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.

What's on - cape town markets

Hout Bay Village Market

Weekly
Curated Sunday community market in Hout Bay with quality artisans, food, shaded seating, mountain views and pet-friendly atmosphere.
Atlantic Seaboard
Pet friendly market

Country Craft Market

Monthly
Twice-monthly craft market, established in 1983, showcasing exceptional handmade goods with no mass-produced items.
Somerset West
What's on - cape town markets

Southern Suburbs Holistic Festival

Monthly
Visit the Southern Suburbs Holistic Festival for a day of relaxation, healing, soul food, talks, workshops and much more. Selected dates.
Cape Town City & Surrounds
What's on - cape town markets

Kirstenhof Community Market

Monthly
A welcoming monthly community market where local food, handmade products and small businesses come together in the heart of Kirstenhof.
Deep South
What's on - cape town markets

The Farm Village Market

Weekly
A weekly Wednesday evening market in Noordhoek offering good food, local flavours, drinks and a relaxed village atmosphere.
Deep South
What's on - cape town markets

Market in the Garden

Weekly
A Saturday market in Stellenbosch featuring local crafts, food, and live music in a botanical setting.
Stellenbosch
What's on - cape town markets

City Bowl Community Market

Monthly
A free community market on the grounds of Good Hope Seminary High, running from late afternoon into the evening.
Cape Town City & Surrounds
What's on - cape town markets

Blaauwklippen Family Market

Weekly
Weekly Stellenbosch market focused on local, organic and sustainable produce, with handpicked artisans and passionate makers.
Stellenbosch

Save The Date

The bigger dates worth putting in the diary. Annual festivals, seasonal markets and the events that only come round once a year, far enough out to plan around.

Planning your December? Our Christmas Markets guide has the full festive season.

Looking for something specific?

By area: City Bowl · Atlantic Seaboard · Southern Suburbs · Northern Suburbs · Deep South

By day: Friday Markets · Saturday Markets · Sunday Markets

By type: Food & Drink · Art, Craft & Design · Farmers & Fresh Produce · Night Markets · Pop-Up Markets

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.