Glenshiel Fair 2026: Johannesburg’s Popular Summer Fair is Back This October

The Glenshiel Fair is a must-visit market experience on Johannesburg’s social calendar every spring. This 2026 edition is running from 28 October to 1 November, blending charm, style, and community spirit with a fabulous lineup of over 90 vendors to explore.

Held annually in the picturesque gardens of the Glenshiel Estate in Westcliff, the fair offers a carefully curated selection of locally made luxury goods, delicious food, and an unforgettable festive atmosphere. Here’s all you need to know.

What to expect from the 2026 Glenshiel Fair

More than 80 small business owners from South Africa and beyond will make their way to Johannesburg to showcase their most stylish, on-trend products at this year’s fair. Vendors traveling as far as the UK, Zimbabwe, the Cape, and the Natal Midlands, to stylish, on-trend looks, the Glenshiel Fair offers Johannesburgers a world-class shopping experience.

Expect exquisitely crafted bags, accessories, jewellery, clothing, scarves, and stunning home décor. This will also be the perfect opportunity to get a head start on shopping for bespoke handcrafted Christmas decorations, stationery, and luxury tableware.

Glenshiel Fair food stall | What's on in Joburg

Indulge in culinary delights from the food and drink stalls

The experience extends beyond shopping at the fair. Treat your taste buds to delicious cakes, cookies, and other delights to help set you in the festive mood. Those after something on the savoury side can indulge in a delectable selection of gourmet treats, snacks and artisanal beverages.

A weekend of leisure that impacts the community

Proceeds of all entrance and raffle tickets go towards the valuable work of the Order of St John, a non-profit organisation that works to further their eye care, first aid, youth development and community health care projects across the country.

Previous Fairs have allowed the Order of St John to provide healthcare training in numerous under-resourced rural communities in partnership with the well-known Phelophepa Train. The support also contributed to the refurbishment of a mobile eye clinic to reach communities that do not have access to affordable, professional eye care services.

Glenshiel Fair clothing stall | What's on in Joburg

Need to know before you go

Tickets will be available at the gate, but we recommend buying them online in advance to skip the queues on the day of the Fair. Arrive early to beat the crowds and enjoy a leisurely start to your day.

Regrettably, no dogs are allowed at the event. Street parking is extremely limited as the event takes place at a heritage estate, so please consider using Uber or Bolt. This is a cashless shopping experience; there will be no ATMs on site.

Wednesday, 28 October is the preview event. Tickets for this special night include canapés and drinks, along with first access to shop the vendor stalls. From 29 October to 1 November, the Fair opens fully with day tickets.

Cost: R150pp per day, R450pp for preview evening on Wednesday, 28 October. Book via Quicket

When: Wednesday, 28 October to Sunday, 1 November 2026. Wednesday, 5pm to 9pm. Thursday to Saturday, 9am to 7pm. Sunday, 9am to 3pm
Where: Glenshiel, 19 Woolston Rd, Westcliff, Randburg