Night Markets

Cape Town’s night markets come into their own as the sun goes down – strings of lights, the smell of food, live music carrying across the evening air. Held mid-week and on Fridays across the city and the wider Western Cape, they’re less about shopping and more about having somewhere good to be on a weeknight. This guide covers the best night markets in Cape Town and the Western Cape, from well-established weekly gatherings to seasonal evening events.

The best night markets in Cape Town and the Western Cape

From mid-week gatherings to Friday evening events, the listings below cover all currently active night markets across Cape Town and the Western Cape. Filter by area or market type to find the right fit.

Bay Harbour Market

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

-

Atlantic Seaboard

Blaauwklippen Twilight Christmas Market

Festive twilight Christmas market at Blaauwklippen, set beneath century-old trees with lights, vineyards and a warm summer atmosphere.

-

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

Boschendal Night Market

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

-

Franschhoek

Century City Night Market (Winter)

Winter Friday night market at Intaka Island, Century City, with comfort food, warm drinks, artisan stalls and live acoustic music.

29 May 2026 -

Northern Suburbs

Chilled Market at the Range (Tokai)

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

-

Southern Suburbs

End of Summer Night Market

Annual Burgundy Estate night market with live music, family activities, artisan food stalls and handmade local goods.

-

Northern Suburbs

First Thursdays (Cape Town)

Monthly First Thursday city walk with late-night galleries, live entertainment and open bars across Loop, Long and Bree Streets.

-

Cape Town City & Surrounds

Lourensford Market

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

-

Somerset West