CHRISTMAS & GIFT MARKETS
Our guide to all the best Christmas markets and gift markets in Cape Town and the Western Cape. These are events that are like regular markets but larger and usually held annually, especially during the festive season (and the run-up to it). View featured events below to see what’s on and coming up.
CHRISTMAS MARKET GUIDE: 2024
Welcome to our annual Christmas & Gift Market Guide! Whether you’re hunting for unique, handmade gifts or looking to support local entrepreneurs and businesses, these markets have something for everyone.
We absolutely LOVE this time of year! These popular annual gift markets showcase a wide variety of products made by creatives of all kinds. They’re always fun to visit and offer gifts of all shapes and sizes (for all budgets).
Let’s shop local and make this festive season magical! 🎄💫
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If you’re hosting a Christmas or gift market and want to get the word out, we’ve got your back! Get in touch to explore budget-friendly options and let us help make your event a success!
Featured CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Featured markets from this year’s Christmas Market Guide. Listed in chronological order. You can also find markets IN YOUR AREA, listed in ALPHABETICAL ORDER.
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Annual Christmas Market featuring the stalls of over 160 crafters. Held annually in December. 13-22 December 2024
The Twilight Christmas Market has become a firm favourite during the festive season because of the unique and charming atmosphere. Usually held annually in mid-December. 2024 DATES TBC
Annual Christmas Market held at the Blue Bird Garage in Muizenberg. Usually early December. 2024 DATES TBC
The Boerevintage Gift Market is an annual holiday market held in George in December. 14 December 2024 – 4 January 2025
Annual Christmas Market taking place in Caledon at the Dutch Reformed Church Hall. 28 October – 2 November 2024 .
Annual Christmas Market held at Camphill Village West Coast. 2024 DATES TBC
Annual gift market held at Sea Point Town Hall in November. 15 November – 1 December 2024
The CapeGate Outdoor Festive Market is held annually at CapeGate Shopping Centre in Brackenfell, Cape Town. It launched in 2022 and was a big success! 22 Nov to 24 Dec 2024
The Bellville Craft X-Po is an annual gift market showcasing the creations of over 200 stallholders from around South Africa. 1-19 October 2024
Disakloof Gift Market is an established annual gift market which showcases the creations of handpicked exhibitors. 12-29 December 2024
The Edgemead Christmas Market is a large annual craft and gift market held in Edgemead. 29 Nov – 24 Dec 2024
The Fab Ideas Christmas Gift Fair is an annual gift market held in Kommetjie in mid-December. 14-19 December 2024
Annual Christmas Market under the historic oak trees in Franschhoek. 14-15 December 2024
The French Christmas Market is an annual affair held in early December at the French School in Sea Point. 2024 DATES TBC
Annual Christmas market, held in November / December in Strand. 26 November – 23 December 2024
This annual Christmas Market will be held in Gordon’s Bay. 22 November – 7 December 2024
KAMERS/Makers is a very popular gift market held on selected dates in various parts of the country. Next event: 22-27 October 2024 (Stellenbosch)
The Kenridge Geskenke Mark is an annual affair held in Kenridge, Bellville. 20-30 November 2024 DATES
Experience a special festive edition of the Cape Town CBD’s biggest monthly family-friendly creative and lifestyle event, Kuier@TheCastle at the historical Castle of Good Hope.
The annual Lourensrivier Feesmark is a Christmas/Craft Market with a focus on handmade items. 2024 DATES TBC
The Maynardville Garden Market is on from 13-16 December 2024. Set in the tranquil gardens of Maynardville Park in Wynberg, this annual family-friendly outdoor market is focused on celebrating Cape culture.
Annual Christmas Market held at the Paarl Town Hall in Main Road, Paarl. 25 November – 7 December 2024
Annual Christmas Market held in December at Pinelands High School in Pinelands. 8-23 December 2024
Bi-annual ceramics market held at Rondebosch Park. Selected Saturdays (March and November). 8am-3pm.
This hidden gem of a market is held once a year at the Little Orchard Nursery in Diep River. 30 November 2024
Annual gift market held at Simondium Country Lodge near Paarl. 23-27 October 2024
The Simply Gifts Market is an annual gift and craft market held at at Sans Souci High School in Newlands. 9-23 December 2024
Skeppend Kersmark is an annual affair held in the Cape Winelands 29 November – 16 December 2024.
The inaugural annual Somerset West Christmas Market is a family-friendly, community-focused event set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Hottentots Holland mountains at the picturesque Generation School grounds. 6-7, 13-14 and 20-21 December 2024
This friendly market offers gifts, décor, books, toys, games, jewellery, handbags, homemade, delicacies and pancakes. 2024 DATES TBC
A festive, family friendly Christmas market held once a year in the Southern Suburbs. 12-23 December 2024
Annual gift market held in late October to early November at the NG Kerk in Stellenberg. 21 October – 9 November 2024
Annual Christmas market held in late November/early December in Stellenbosch. 27 November – 7 December 2024
Don’t miss the Table View Catholic Church Christmas Market. Experience the festive atmosphere, find unique crafts, and make memories with your family. 30 November 2024
The Gift Fair at The Baxter is a lifestyle event full of inspirational ideas and hand-picked innovative products. Held annually in early November. 30 October – 3 November 2024
Annual gift market held in December in Hermanus. 13-29 December 2024
The Tyger Valley Festive Market is held annually in November-December at Tygervalley Centre. 16 Nov to 29 Dec 2024 (closed Christmas Day)
Annual gift and craft market held at Uitsig Kerk in Bellville. November into December. 18 November – 7 December 2024
Explore the Weskus Kersmark: a festive Christmas market in Vredenburg, featuring a variety of vendors and holiday activities. 13-23 December 2024
The WPPS Christmas Market is a well-known annual market packed with Christmas gift ideas for children and adults. 25 October 2024
