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.

Blaauwklippen Family Market

Weekly Stellenbosch market focused on local, organic and sustainable produce, with handpicked artisans and passionate makers.
Stellenbosch

Blue Bird Garage Food & Goods Market

Popular Muizenberg night market with hearty food, craft beer, local wines and clothing stalls, trading Thursdays and Fridays.
Deep South

Craft X-Po Bellville Selection Day

An annual selection event connecting crafters and creatives with ten of Cape Town’s established gift markets in one convenient showcase.
Northern Suburbs

Lourensford Market

Popular Lourensford Wine Estate market with artisan stalls, food, live music, family activities and summer Friday night trading.
Somerset West

Elgin Railway Market

Indoor weekend market in Elgin Valley offering fine wine, gourmet fare, artisan goods and art-deco style.
Overberg

Gift & Christmas Markets Selection Day

An annual selection day where traders can showcase handmade and festive products to a collective of 11 Christmas and craft markets ahead of the busy holiday season.
Strand

Hermanus Country Market

Saturday Hermanus market with organic produce, artisan foods, crafts, live music and a warm community atmosphere.
Hermanus

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:

Browse by Area

Looking for markets close to home, or planning a visit to a specific part of the Western Cape? Browse by area:

CAPE TOWN

CAPE WINELANDS

CAPE FLATS

HELDERBERG

WEST COAST

SWARTLAND

OVERBERG

GARDEN ROUTE

KLEIN KAROO