What’s On – Cape Town Markets

Your guide to what’s happening at Cape Town’s markets right now – from upcoming festivals and special events to the regular markets you can build your weekend around. For a fuller picture of the market scene, the Cape Town Market Guide covers the broader landscape, and the full markets directory lists every market currently on the site.

What’s On & Coming Up

Festivals, special events, and seasonal markets across Cape Town and the Western Cape – updated regularly so you’re always looking at what’s current.

Markets You Can Count On

These markets run regularly – weekly, fortnightly, or monthly – so you can plan around them. Listings are selected editorially and by featured placement; as always, we recommend checking directly with organisers for any last-minute changes.

Southern Suburbs Holistic Festival

Monthly
5 July 2026
Visit the Southern Suburbs Holistic Festival for a day of relaxation, healing, soul food, talks, workshops and much more. Selected dates.

Vegan Goods Market

Monthly
5 July 2026
The Vegan Goods Market is a monthly market focused on ethical, plant-based food.

Montagu Village Market

Weekly
The Montagu Village Market is one of the oldest markets in the Western Cape, a family-friendly craft and food market.
photo of people at a market in franschhoek

Franschhoek Village Market

Weekly
Weekly Saturday Franschhoek market under oak trees, offering fresh produce, crafts, antiques and extra Sunday dates in summer.

ROOT44 Market

Weekly
Weekly food and goods market at R44 & c/o Annandale Road, Stellenbosch. Saturdays and Sundays.

Under the Oaks Market

Weekly
Small country craft and food market held weekly on Saturdays (weather-dependent) in Swellendam.
people at a farmers market

TCOE Mowbray Market

Monthly
4 July 2026
Shop fresh produce, endemic plants, artisan products and sustainable goods at the monthly TCOE Mowbray Market in Mowbray, Cape Town.

Dawn Patrol Market in the Garden

Monthly
5 July 2026
Monthly Bergvliet neighbourhood market with 40 indoor and outdoor stalls, fresh produce, crafts, food, wine tasting and relaxed seating.

Please note: this market calendar is a guide to upcoming markets, festivals and fairs and is subject to change, sometimes at the last minute. We advise that you check with each market organiser directly if in any doubt as to whether the market will be held as scheduled. Visit the Market Guide for a more comprehensive list of events.