Markets
Cape Town and the Western Cape have one of the most active market scenes in South Africa – from weekly neighbourhood gatherings to large-scale annual events. Browse the full directory below, or use the filters to find the right market for you.
Blue Bird Garage Market
Weekly
Popular Muizenberg night market with hearty food, craft beer, local wines and clothing stalls, trading Thursdays and Fridays.
Thursdays and Fridays
Blue Bird Sunday Christmas Market
Annual
Annual early-December Christmas market at Blue Bird Garage, Muizenberg, featuring festive gifts and seasonal shopping.
TBC
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.
Every Friday
Brackenfell-Wes Winter Gift Market
Annual
Annual winter market featuring 2,000+ locally sourced items, handmade goods, décor, treats and an on-site coffee shop.
Caledon Kersmark
Annual
Annual Caledon Christmas market at the Dutch Reformed Church Hall, offering curated gifts, treats and a popular tea garden.
26-31 October 2026
Calitzdorp EXPRESSED
Annual
A vibrant weekend celebration brings together the best of Calitzdorp’s wine, food, art, music, and country charm in one unforgettable festival experience.
Camphill Country Market
Monthly
Monthly West Coast market at Camphill Village with organic produce, baked goods, crafts and peaceful farm surroundings.
First Sunday of the month.
Camphill Village Christmas Market
Annual
Countryside Christmas market with tractor rides, Santa visits, farm food, craft beer and festive gift shopping for the whole family.
TBC
Cape Point Vineyards Market
Weekly
Popular summer Thursday market on ocean-view slopes, offering live music, open lawns and diverse local food; closed in winter.
Every Thursday
CapeGate Festive Market
Annual
The CapeGate Outdoor Festive Market is held annually at CapeGate Shopping Centre in Brackenfell, Cape Town.
27 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
Century City Night Market (Winter)
Seasonal
Winter Friday night market at Intaka Island, Century City, with comfort food, warm drinks, artisan stalls and live acoustic music.
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.
Every Friday
China Town Asian Food Market
Pop Up
Asian food market at China Town Sable Square with diverse cuisine, live entertainment and family-friendly festive activities.
28 November 2026
Chinese Food Fair
Annual
A once-a-year Sunday of Chinese food, groceries and cultural performances at the Chinese centre in Observatory.
25 October 2026
Christmas in July at The Wild Fig
Annual
A festive three-day Christmas in July celebration featuring a night market, winter wine festival and traditional Sunday roast.
Community Market
Pop Up
Monthly Bothasig community market offering affordable stalls, handmade crafts and a welcoming neighbourhood atmosphere.
Darling Wildflower Show Weekend
Annual
Annual September wildflower show in Darling celebrating over 1,200 Cape fynbos species across the region’s diverse veld types.
Annually in September
Dawn Patrol Market in the Garden
Monthly
Monthly Bergvliet neighbourhood market with 40 indoor and outdoor stalls, fresh produce, crafts, food, wine tasting and relaxed seating.
First Sunday of the month
De Werf Food Market
Weekly
Family-focused indoor and tented food market at De Werf farmstall, offering a relaxed countryside outing near Malmesbury.
Discover Local Market
Monthly
A monthly night market celebrating Cape Town's independent designers, makers, artists and vintage curators at Mojo Market.
Down to EARTH market
Weekly
Constantia community market held Wednesdays and Saturdays, offering gourmet food, local crafts, fresh produce, live music and family activities.
Wednesdays & Saturdays
Drakenstein Farmers Market
Weekly
A family-friendly Winelands farmers market offering fresh produce, local food, artisan stalls, farm animals, and outdoor fun every weekend.
Durbanville Craft Market
Monthly
Monthly Durbanville craft market supporting church fundraising, featuring strictly handmade goods and a special December night market.
First Saturday of the month.
Edgemead Christmas Market
Annual
Annual Edgemead Christmas market featuring 200+ crafters, festive lights and free entry for seasonal gift shopping.
5 - 24 December 2026
Elgin Railway Market
Weekly
Indoor weekend market in Elgin Valley offering fine wine, gourmet fare, artisan goods and art-deco style.
Every weekend (Friday-Sunday)
Fab Ideas Christmas Gift Fair
Annual
A six-day indoor Christmas gift fair in the Deep South, with 120 exhibitors chosen for quality. The stalls hold original handmade products, and while not exclusively local, the lineup leans noticeably toward Deep South makers, giving the fair a rooted, neighbourhood feel that sets it apart from the bigger regional markets.
11 – 17 December 2026
Family Market Fun Markets (Various Locations)
Family Market Fun hosts regular and special pop-up markets across the northern suburbs throughout the year.
Founders Keepers Market
Monthly
A small, design-led market in the courtyards of The Woodstock Foundry, on the first Saturday of every month.
First Saturday of the month.
Franschhoek Village Market
Weekly
Weekly Saturday Franschhoek market under oak trees, offering fresh produce, crafts, antiques and extra Sunday dates in summer.
Weekly on Saturdays (+ Sunday popups)
FynbosLIFE Fair
Annual
November FynbosLIFE Fair at Zandvlei Lookout exploring fire ecology, with expert talks, conservation groups, fynbos plants and eco artisans.
Gansbaai Market
Weekly
A Saturday morning market in Gansbaai for farm-fresh produce, home-baked treats and local crafts.
Weekly on Saturdays.
Garden Town
Annual
More than 60 makers fill Stellenbosch Town Hall during Garden Town, with plants, botanical art and crafts, garden displays and a tea garden to pause in.
23 October - 1 November 2026
Gift Market Strand
Annual
An annual November gift market at the Lourensrivier Church Hall in Strand, run by Jan and Anita and their team. The stalls gather craft, décor and gourmet condiments, with the traditional home-baked eats and treats that give this market its following.
26 November – 23 December 2026
Good Things Market
Monthly
A community market in Kommetjie celebrating local makers, conscious living, fresh food, wellness, creativity and meaningful connections.
Last Sunday of the month
Gordon’s Bay Autumn Market
Annual
Annual Autumn Market showcasing 150 quality vendors, with food, treats and coffee on site.
GRAPA Market
Monthly
Month-end farmers’ market at GRAPA Community Garden with fresh produce, artisan stalls, live music and shaded garden seating.
Green Point Flea Market
Weekly
Iconic Green Point flea market with 200+ traders, Cape Malay eats, crafts and vintage finds.
Weekly on Sundays (weather-permitting)
Greyton Village Market
Weekly
Weekly Saturday Greyton Village Market offering homemade, homegrown and handcrafted goods in a lively Overberg setting.
Harbour Bay Market
Seasonal
Seasonal market held on selected dates at the beautiful Harbour Bay Mall in Simon's Town.