Cape Town Market Guide

Cape Town has one of the most active and varied market scenes in South Africa — a culture that runs through the city and out across the Western Cape, from neighbourhood gatherings to large-scale annual events. Whatever you’re looking for, and whatever day you’re free, there’s almost certainly a market worth making the trip for. This guide is a starting point for finding it – browse by day, by type, or by area, or let the editor’s picks point you somewhere new.

On Our Radar

Our current selection of markets worth knowing about — from new openings and seasonal highlights to long-standing favourites worth revisiting.

Cape town market guide

Franschhoek Village Market

Weekly
Weekly Saturday Franschhoek market under oak trees, offering fresh produce, crafts, antiques and extra Sunday dates in summer.
Cape town market guide

The Farm Village Market

Weekly
A weekly Wednesday evening market in Noordhoek offering good food, local flavours, drinks and a relaxed village atmosphere.
Cape town market guide

Kirstenhof Community Market

Monthly
29 August 2026
A welcoming monthly community market where local food, handmade products and small businesses come together in the heart of Kirstenhof.
Cape town market guide

Vineyard Markets

Monthly
29 August 2026
Two monthly markets at Hillcrest Estate, Durbanville: a Thrift Market (last weekend) and an Artisanal Market (first weekend) with local makers, skincare, home décor and treats.
Cape town market guide

Bay Harbour Market

Weekly
Iconic Hout Bay market set in a restored harbour factory, home to 100+ traders and open five days a week.
Cape town market guide

Chilled Market at the Range

Weekly
Weekly Friday food and family market in Tokai with mountain views, live music, fresh meals and a relaxed community atmosphere.

Browse By Day

Cape Town’s markets run across the full week, with the weekend bringing the greatest concentration and variety. Find the right day for you:

  • Weekend Markets — Friday, Saturday and Sunday
  • Weekday Markets — Monday to Thursday (coming soon)

Browse by Type

From farmers’ markets to vintage fairs, night markets to craft destinations — find the kind of market you’re in the mood for: