Get your friends and family into the festive spirit with these great Christmas markets in Johannesburg. It’s a fantastic way to find the perfect gift whilst enjoying the market’s many attractions. Tis’ the season to be jolly and these markets have various collections of bespoke wares and unique items, food offerings, artisanal goods and so much more.
Guests can enjoy a variety of hearty market food and entertainment, from cheerful music to set the mood, fun activities for kids or just unwind with friends by sharing a drink or two. Here’s to the holiday season and the markets that make it all the more cheerful.
Here are the best Christmas markets in Johannesburg
Sisters SHOP-UP
An intimate lifestyle pop-up in Sandton
On Friday, 17 November and Saturday, 18 November, pop in and shop a curated collection of fashion, accessories, beauty essentials, decor, and other goods at an exclusive central location in Woodmead, Sandton.
Feel the luxurious fabrics, try on the latest styles in the current on-trend colours, and discover an array of fashion, accessories, beauty, and gifting brands. Perfect timing to stock up on your Summer and Festive Season essentials. Craft beer, exceptional wines and eats will also be available for your onsite enjoyment, so make an outing of it. READ MORE
Cost: Free entry
When: Friday, 17 November from 11am to 7pm and Saturday, 18 November from 9am to 4pm
Where: CedarWoods of Sandton, 120 Western Service Road, Woodmead, Sandton
Email: sisters.shopup@gmail.com | Tel: 082 929 6588
The Linden Market Festive Edition
A festive atmosphere
The Linden Market offers a pleasant blend of artisanal crafts, local produce, and a relaxed community atmosphere. Situated in the suburb of Linden, this market provides a platform for independent vendors to showcase their handmade wares. Visitors can explore a diverse range of offerings, from handcrafted jewellery and clothing to unique homeware and art.
Families are welcome and there are activities for children, making it an inclusive outing for all. Additionally, the market occasionally features workshops and demonstrations, adding an educational dimension to the experience.
Cost: Online R47.25pp | Tickets at gate, R40pp | Kids U12 enter for free. Book online at thelindenmarket.com/tickets
When: Saturday and Sunday, 25 & 26 November 2023, from 9am to 4.30pm daily
Where: Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, Olifants Rd, Emmarentia, Randburg
Website: thelindenmarket.com | Email: thelindenmarket@gmail.com | Tel: 079 509 6446
Sunshine Market at Serengeti Estates
Kick back at Kempton Park’s best market
The monthly Sunshine Market at Serengeti Estates in Kempton Park is one of the best Christmas markets in the area. On a Sunday, visitors can kick back on the lawn with live music for chilled vibes, handmade local goodies from crafters, and indulge in delicious rolled Ice cream, chip n dip and delicious baked goods with family and friends. The festive market brings some cute and charming keepsakes for the little ones, friends, family and colleagues. Well-behaved furry friends are welcome at the market.
Cost: Free entry
When: Sunday, 26 November 2023 from 10am to 3pm | Saturday, 9 December and Sunday, 10 December from 10am to 3pm
Where: Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate, Kempton Park
Website: theurbanmarkets.net | Email: jhbfoodandcraftmarkets@gmail.com | Tel: 076 699 5720
The FOR Christmas Night Market
An illuminated and cheerful night market
The Ferndale on Republic (FOR) Christmas Night Market is an annual event held at the Ferndale on Republic shopping centre in Johannesburg. This market offers a unique and festive shopping experience for visitors looking to immerse themselves in the holiday spirit.
Taking place in the evening, the FOR Christmas Night Market creates a charming and illuminated atmosphere, with twinkling lights and seasonal decorations adorning the venue. The market showcases a curated selection of local artisans, crafters, and vendors, providing a diverse array of holiday-themed products.
Visitors can find an assortment of handcrafted gifts, decorations, and speciality items, each reflecting the creativity and skill of the participating artisans.
Cost: Free entry
When: Friday, 1 December 2023 from 4pm to 10pm
Where: Ferndale on Republic shopping centre, Republic Rd or Cross Str, Randburg
Website: ferndaleonrepublic.co.za | Email: info@ferndaleonrepublic.co.za
Christmas Village at Emperor’s Palace
A Christmas wonderland village
The Christmas Village at Emperors Palace returns for its second edition. The Christmas Village at Emperors Palace remains on Level 5 of the covered parking area at the resort and will be transformed into a holiday wonderland that delights guests of all ages.
Guests will have multiple avenues to wander through the Enchanted Light Forest decorated with hundreds of new lights and home to the beautiful Snow Queen, The Nutcracker Castle, Model Village and breathtaking Butterfly Garden and more Christmas attractions.
The Christmas Village retail area is filled with old favourites and many new stalls offering the finest in holiday gifts, snacks and drinks offering maximum value for money and guaranteeing fun for the whole family.
Cost: Adults R60pp | Kids ages 3 to 12 R30pp | Pensioners R50pp, book via TicketPro
When: From 1 to 31 December 2023, daily from 9am to 10pm
Where: Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg
Website: christmasvillage.co.za | Email: info@emperorspalace.com | Tel: 011 928 1000
Horwood’s Farm Market
Chill out under the trees at this pet-friendly market
Horwoods Open Air Market is hosting their popular family-friendly market on Sunday, 3 December 2023. Snack on some of the street food offerings from the stalls, browse and show local fashion and design goodies, and let the kids play free in this park setting. There’s live entertainment with multiple performers taking the stage. Leashed dogs are welcome, but no exotic pets are allowed at the park.
Cost: R20pp, kids and pensioners – R10pp, kids under 6 enter FREE. Tickets are sold at the door only
When: Sunday, 3 December 2023 from 9am to 4pm
Where: Homestead Road, Edenvale, Johannesburg
Website: theurbanmarkets.net | Email: jhbfoodandcraftmarkets@gmail.com | Tel: 076 699 5720
Rosebank Sunday Market
Vibrant and eccentric finds
The Rosebank Sunday Market is popping up for a special Christmas market that comes filled with a stellar line-up of 300+ vendors and crafters, all proudly based in Johannesburg. Kids will love the face painting and stilt walker, and there’s also moody live music.
Stroll down one of the plenty of walkways to wander around and browse makers at this Christmas market in Johannesburg. Go hungry and tuck into their massive street food selection spanning global cuisine. From Asian cuisine, fried comfort food, to something more closer to home such as mogodu. If you’re after a simple coffee and lunch once you’re done shopping, there’s that too.
Cost: Free entry
When: Sunday, 3 December 2023 from 9am to 4pm
Where: Rosebank Mall, 20 Baker St, Rosebank, Johannesburg
Website: rosebanksundaymarket.co.za | Email: info@rosebanksundaymarket.co.za | Tel: 011 056 7257
The Antique Fair at Nelson Mandela Square
Vibrant and eccentric finds
The Antique Fair at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton is one of the most popular vintage markets in Johannesburg. Here you’ll find all things treasured, vintage, and indie, and is a great opportunity to hunt down that perfect bespoke or bygone-era piece of treasure.
For the festive season, expect trestle tables filled with vintage and pre-loved clothing, jewellery and some contemporary local art. The antique fair brings together over 70 of Johannesburg’s serious collectors and vintage purveyors, offering vintage collector pieces, stylish preloved gems such as authentic Louis Vuitton handbags, millinery creations, as well as quirky bits and pieces, jewellery and fashion.
The market is also another opportunity to hang out in Sandton’s style central to eat and drink at one of the chic cafes after your shopping session at this antique fair.
Cost: Free entry
When: Sunday, 3 December 2023, from 10am to 4pm
Where: Nelson Mandela Square, Rivonia Road and 5th Street, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg
Website: naada.co.za | Email: clyde4th@mweb.co.za | Tel: 082 883 4933
Modderfontein Farmers Market
Laid-back food and crafts in the park
The best part of having a market out and about in a park is the ability to picnic anywhere you’d like. The Modderfontein Farmers Market, situated in the Modderfontein Bird and Sculpture Park, is doing a bumper Christmas-themed market on Saturday, 9 December 2023.
This market in Johannesburg is family-fun and pet-friendly. Aside from the delicious jams, preservatives, and food stalls, the market also showcases a range of special handcrafted gifting ideas for all. There’s also live entertainment to set the mood and a dedicated kids’ arts and crafts area.
Cost: R10pp, pay at gate
When: Saturday, 9 December 2023 from 9am to 4pm
Where: Cnr Queen and, Valley Rd, Modderfontein Bird and Sculpture Park, Modderfontein, Johannesburg
Email: modderfm@gmail.com| Tel: 073 234 9994
The Field Market: Christmas Edition
A family-friendly festivity
The Field Market is a popular artisanal market located in Johannesburg. It showcases an array of local artisans, crafters, and food vendors.
Visitors have the opportunity to interact with the creators and learn about their crafts. The atmosphere is generally lively and family-friendly, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists looking for a taste of Johannesburg’s vibrant artisanal scene. There are also kids’ activities and a play area and the location is dog-friendly and encourages dogs to be kept on a leash at all times.
Cost: Free entry, parking at R10 per car
When: Saturday, 9 December 2023 from 9am to 3pm
Where: Field & Study Park, 11 Louise Avenue, Parkmore, Sandton, Johannesburg
Website: fieldmarket.co.za | Email: info@fieldmarket.co.za
The Field Berry Farm
Fruit picking and festive feels
The Field Berry Farm in Johannesburg South is hosting one of the best Christmas markets in Johannesburg to try that includes a variety of activities for all ages, including picking your own raspberries, a children’s bicycle track, an outdoor playground, and live local music.
Alongside the regular food vendor, there will be additional new holiday makers selling unique locally made Christmas gifts. Ring in the festive season hunt for the first raspberries of the season and support small businesses and local talent.
At the farm stall, The Field Berry Farm sell a range of delicious baked goods as well as homemade raspberry products such as raspberry jam, craft beer, and frozen yoghurt.
Pick and choose what to eat from a variety of vendors selling delicious food. The food selection includes grilled preggo or boerewors rolls, chicken burgers, fried rice, chicken chow mein, stir-fry, dumplings, spring rolls, samosas, wraps, ribs, chicken and chips. Halaal food is also available.
Cost: Free entry
When: Friday, 15 December 2023, from 9am to 3pm
Where: The Field Berry Farm, De Deur, 1876, Walkerville
Website: thefieldberryfarm.com | Email: info@thefieldberryfarm.com | Tel: 079 719 0793
Christmas markets around Johannesburg
The Annual Christmas Market at Black Horse Brewery & Distillery
Try fine wine, craft beer and small-batch gin at this Magaliesburg escape
Celebrate the holiday season in style at The Annual Christmas Market, held at the beautiful Galloway Gardens at Black Horse Brewery and Distillery in Magaliesburg.
This festive extravaganza brings a unique fusion of the Galloway Wine & Craft Festival with the enchanting spirit of Christmas. On the cards are one day of wines from the finest vineyards, delicious nibbles from the food stalls, captivating live music, and the charming ambience of the brand-new Black Horse venue.
While you’re there, try one of the brewery’s easy-drinking ales and lagers crafted under the direction of the resident brewmaster, Nuschka Scheepers. The signature spirit at the venue’s distillery is Morality Gin. Each bottle is infused with Juniper berries, lemon and orange peel, and an array of other carefully selected botanicals through a unique vapour infusion process and rested in French oak casks.
Cost: R200pp for adults including wine tasting tickets and a glass; R50pp for kids, book here blackhorse.co.za
When: Saturday, 2 December 2023, from 10am to 4pm
Where: Galloway Gardens at Black Horse Brewery and Distillery, 32 Zeekoeihoek Road, Magaliesburg
Website: blackhorse.co.za | Email: information@blackhorse.co.za | Tel: 082 453 5295
Cullinan Christmas Night Market
An ambient market lit up under the starry night sky
The Cullinan Christmas Night Market is set against the backdrop of the charming town famous for the Cullinan Diamond, making it a magical holiday spectacle not to be missed.
As night falls, the market comes alive with a thousand twinkling Christmas lights, casting a warm glow over the stalls adorned with homemade gifts, arts, and crafts, and delectable Christmas goodies. It’s the ideal spot for last-minute Christmas shopping, offering a diverse array of unique treasures.
Amidst the joyful ambience, indulge in the culinary delights of food and drink stalls that cater to every palate. What truly sets this market apart is the enchanting Christmas atmosphere resonating with the melodic notes of traditional carols.
Cost: R40 per Adult | R30 per Pensioner | R20 per Child under 18
When: Friday, 15 December and Saturday, 16 December from 12pm to 8pm. Sunday, 17 December from 10am to 5pm
Where: The Abraham Kriel Kinderhuis in Nylstroom
