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.

Kamers/makers – winelands

KAMERS/Makers – Winelands

27 October – 1 November 2026
Biannual KAMERS/Makers Winelands showcase at Allée Bleue, featuring 150+ artisans, design-led fashion, décor and handcrafted goods.
Simondium festive & vintage market

Simondium Festive & Vintage Market

28 October – 1 November 2026
A five-day festive and vintage market at Simondium Country Lodge, set in the Boland between Paarl and Franschhoek. Alongside the usual festive stalls, this one leans into vintage finds and South African heritage, which gives it a different character to the handmade-gift markets. The historic lodge setting suits the vintage thread.
Alphen market

Alphen Market

One weekend per month (Friday, Saturday + Sunday)
Monthly Constantia market with 100+ traders, live music, food, wine, family entertainment and relaxed outdoor setting.
Blaauwklippen friday night market

Blaauwklippen Friday Night Market

Last Friday of the month in summer (excl. December)
The Blaauwklippen Wine Estate hosts a Friday Night Market on the last Friday of every month during the summer season.
Kirstenhof community market

Kirstenhof Community Market

Last Saturday of the month.
A welcoming monthly community market where local food, handmade products and small businesses come together in the heart of Kirstenhof.
Kindred market

Kindred Market

Next markets: 1 November, 5+6 December 2026
The Kindred Market is a pop-up market created in collaboration with the Candor Market and the Down To Earth Market.

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: