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

Boschendal Night Market

Weekly
Weekly summer Friday night market at Boschendal Estate with live music, food stalls, wine bars and bookable entry; closed in winter.
Cape town market guide

Cape Town Spring Fair @WPCC

Annual
24 September 2026
A spring day out with local makers, good food, live music and mountain views at the WPCC.
Cape town market guide

Stanford in Bloom

Annual
A two-week festival of fynbos, gardens and floral art in the heart of the Cape Whale Coast.
Cape town market guide

Secret Garden Market

Monthly
19 September 2026
A monthly market in Kommetjie featuring artisanal goods, local makers, fresh produce, live music, food stalls, and relaxed garden-style shopping at The Live Edge.
Cape town market guide

China Town Asian Food Market

Pop Up
19 September 2026
Weekend Asian food market at China Town Sable Square with diverse cuisine, live entertainment and family-friendly festive activities.

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: