Popping into one of Johannesburg’s many weekend markets is a tried-and-true way to unwind. Whether you’re on the lookout for unique, small-scale crafts or just want to soak up the vibey atmosphere, we’ve listed some of the best weekend markets to keep on your radar.
Markets happening this weekend
Fourways Rustic & Gourmet Market
Join the Fourways Rustic and Gourmet Market under the stars for a celebration of all things local, sustainable, and deliciously lekker.
Immerse yourself in the lively ambience with live music, explore a tempting selection of gourmet food and drinks, and enjoy delightful sweet treats. Discover unique arts and crafts, fresh organic produce, stylish thrift clothing and handmade jewellery, and exquisite beauty products.
Cost: Free entry
When: Friday, 6 November from 4pm to 9pm
Where: Design Quarter Piazza, William Nicol Dr &, Leslie Ave, Magaliessig, Sandton
Bedford Sunset Market
Welcoming the much warmer season, the Bedford Sunset Market invites guests for a market under the spring evening sky, featuring artisan food, independent makers, local brands and live entertainment.
As the Sunset Market transforms the Bedford Shopping Centre into a lively social space, visitors can browse a varied collection of food, fashion, décor, crafts and handmade goods and indulge in gourmet street food, food trucks and speciality treats, all while live music and acoustic performances provide the soundtrack as afternoon turns to evening.
Cost: Free entry
When: Friday, 6 November from 4pm to 10pm
Where: Bedford Shopping Centre, Van Der Linde Rd, Bedfordview
The Benoni Night Market
The Benoni Night Market is a popular monthly evening event featuring international street food, craft stalls, bars, live music, and a kids’ corner,
Cost: R30pp | R10pp (U18)
When: Friday, 6 November from 5pm to 10pm
Where: Northerns Sports Grounds, 1 Brodigan St, Benoni
The Verge Market
The Verge Market brings a fresh, local vibe to the Verge Shopping Centre in Linksfield.
Surrounded by restaurants and a variety of retail stores, it’s the perfect stop for lunch, a quick browse, or a unique find.
When: Saturday, 7 November from 11am
Where: Verge Shopping Centre, 100 Linksfield Rd, Dowerglen, Johannesburg
The Alberton Night Market
The Alberton Night Market brings together local residents, food lovers, and families for an evening of good food and good vibes.
The vibrant market transforms its venue into a bustling hub of activity, creating an inviting space where people from all walks of life can unwind after a long week.
Cost: R30pp | R10pp (U18)
When: Saturday, 7 November from 11am
Where: Alberton Football Club. Cnr Braun and Elandsfontein Dr, Alberton
The Tin Road Craft & Farmer’s Market
This neighbourhood, pet-friendly craft and farmer’s market invites visitors to buy or sell their local, high-quality crafts, produce and food.
The market is perfect for the entire family as it features food stalls, a coffee truck, and a kids’ play area featuring a jumping castle and face painting.
Cost: Free entry
When: Saturday, 7 November from 9am to 3pm
Where: Syringa Cafe, 56 Tin Rd, Randburg
Randburg Night Market
The monthly Randburg Night Market has local creators and artisans showcasing their absolute best handcrafted street food and unique crafts.
Aside from providing delicious, authentic, locally made dishes, the market is also a great setup to unwind and catch up with friends as the kids enjoy a full evening of entertainment, featuring jumping castles, stilt walkers, and so much more.
Cost: R30pp | R10pp (U18)
When: Saturday, 7 November from 9am to 3pm
Where: Randburg Mets Baseball Grounds, cnr Silverpine and Republic Street, Republic Rd, Randburg
The Cedar Market
The Cedar Market is another mall-based market, taking place in the Cedar Square Shopping Centre.
The family-friendly market features a beautiful selection of handmade crafts, artisanal goods, and delicious treats, all created by local makers and vendors. Whether you’re looking for something unique, treating yourself, or simply enjoying the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone.
Cost: Free entry
When: Saturday, 7 November from 11am
Where: Cedar Square Shopping Centre, Cedar Rd, Fourways
Upcoming markets
Field Market
This monthly, child-friendly market takes place in the open air and features curated stalls selling local and handmade products.
The market is perfect for the whole family, with live music, gourmet food and beverage stalls, and a large kids’ play area featuring a free nature scavenger hunt and paid activities like horse rides and ceramic painting.
Cost: Free entry
When: Saturday, 14 November from 9am to 3pm
Where: Field & Study Park, 11 Louise avenue, Parkmore, Johannesburg
Norwood Night Market
The Norwood Night Market features local creators and artisans showcasing their absolute best handcrafted street food and unique crafts.
Aside from the vibrant mix of food stalls, craft traders, live entertainment, and drinks, the market is also a great setup to unwind and catch up with friends as the kids enjoy a full evening of entertainment, featuring jumping castles, stilt walkers, and so much more.
Cost: R30pp | R10pp (U18)
When: Saturday, 14 November from 5pm to 10pm
Where: Norwood Mall, Entrance 3, Sarie Marias Rd, Norwood
The Craighall Collective Christmas Market
The Craighall Collective Market invites you to start your Christmas shopping early with a slew of 90 independent brands.
With a super mix of quality makers from deli and delicious food to eat at the market to jewellery, accessories, gifting, Christmas décor, plants, home items, clothing, items for kids, art, and something for your pet, the market will help you tick a few gifts off your holiday shopping list.
Cost: R20pp
When: Saturday, 14 November from 9am to 2pm
Where: Craighall Primary School, 41 Rothesay Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg
Weekend markets in Johannesburg
The Playground – Temporarily Closed
In the urban gem Braamfontein, you can find yourself in the midst of one of Joburg’s most famous markets. We’re, of course, referring to the Neighbourgoods Market at The Playground.
For those of our readers who are unfamiliar with the Neighbourgoods Market, allow us to explain. Every Saturday, The Playground hosts a regular artisan Market with a menu of gourmet street food, cocktails, and live music performances, rounded off with a DJ.
One of our reasons for choosing this market is that they hold the ethos of not only being a market but being focused on the visitor experience and creating a platform for exceptional young talent in Joburg.
Cost: Free entry from 10am to 12pm. R20pp from 12pm to 6pm. Kids under 12 enter free
When: Every Saturday, from 10am – 6pm
Where: 73 Juta Street, Braamfontein
Website: theplayground.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 060 890 4501
Prison Break Market
Essentially, this market is the ideal compromise between a pop-up market and a shopping centre. It is a base for crafters to permanently manufacture goods in front of visitors and patrons in an effort to make the shopping experience more entertaining and educational.
The Prison Break Market houses seven different unique sheds that each offer different experiences. Each shed has different operating days and times, so it is important to follow their social media or check online to see the operating hours or any additional information.
Cost: Free entry
When: Tuesday between 9am and 5pm | Wednesday to Sunday between 9am to 9pm
Where: Cnr. Main &, 10 MacMillan Road, Lachlan Rd, Glenferness AH, Midrand
Website: prisonbreakmarket.co.za | Email: [email protected]
Melville Food and Farmer’s Market
Celebrating the dreamers, crafters, creatives and foodies, Melville’s Food and Farmers Market hosts the best local products every Saturday.
Claiming that there is always something special to discover, the market houses different stalls with a variety of mongers. From quirky and cute toys to delicious jams and homemade meals. It’s no wonder this market flaunts the element of surprise on a weekly basis.
Cost: Free entry
When: Every Saturday, from 9am – 2pm
Where: Cnr of Carlow Rd and Rustenburg Rd, Melville
Email: [email protected] | Tel: 082 399 8126
The Food Market at Syringa Park
Set up permanently in an open environment at the park, the 14 gourmet eateries and bars all specialise in a range of food offerings. Here you’ll find a world of flavours to try such as Texan Barbeque, Portuguese cuisine, and a taste of Argentina among others. There are also sandwiches, burgers and hotdogs, and Halaal-friendly food.
Seating spaces are available on the deck overlooking the park. Grab a brew of your choice at AfricaBlack Coffee Shop (open Monday-Sunday 7am-10pm) with ample seating and is surrounded by lush greenery. See more things to do at Syringa Park here.
When: Friday to Sunday, 10am until 9pm
Where: Syringa Park, Avianto Estate, Muldersdrift
Bryanston Market
Established in 1976, The Bryanston Organic Market is one of Joburg’s oldest outdoor markets. Specialising in organically grown fresh produce and delicious deli foods, the market is a favourite to all our lovers of natural life and natural ingredients.
Every Thursday and Saturday, you can find the best crafts, gifts, jewellery and clothing primarily made from natural materials and fabrics. So, by supporting this market, you’ll also be supporting a focused group of small business and solo entrepreneurs.
Recently the Bryanston Organic Market branched out and joined the inevitable online shopping platforms. Because of this, they now grant convenient access to their range of deli and pantry items, along with the collection of wellness products.
Cost: Free entry
When: Every Thursday and Saturday, from 9am – 3pm
Where:40 Culross Rd, Bryanston, Johannesburg
Website: bryanstonmarket.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 011 706 3671
The Fourways Farmer’s Market
Previously found in the Fourways Nursery next to Monte Casino, this market has branched out and moved to a bigger and better space, known as the Modderfontein Reserve. However, they kept the front door and moved it with them.
By entering through their traditional farm-style corrugated entrance, you wander into a lavender-rich picnic area with a fantastic view of the Reserve Lake. Make your way through to the market section, where they have a vast selection of locally made products. With a cocktail in one hand and a meal in the other, you can either browse through all the crafts, jewellery and arts or sit under the trees and enjoy the view of the lake or sounds of singer-songwriters hoping to be the next Ed Sheeran.
Cost: R20pp per adult
When: Every Saturday and Sunday, from 8am – 6pm
Where: Taroko Farm Modderfontein Reserve, Norfolk Ln, Klipfontein View, Lethabong
Website: ffmarket.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 064 870 4116
Rosebank Sunday Market
Voted Best of Joburg Craft Market 2021, this popular market is a true expression of South Africa’s vibrancy and dynamism. The market celebrates its diversity through its variety. Therefore, it offers something for everyone with a vast selection of craft stalls, live music, kids’ entertainment, and gourmet food traders.
Situated inside Rosebank Mall, the open rooftop parking space transforms into a world-class market. With a backdrop of the Johannesburg skyline, it perfectly complements the South African tradition of entrepreneurship.
With free entrance and over 140 traders on any given Sunday, the market is an easy choice for a complete day’s outing. From vintage sections, clothing, books, artworks, jewellery and home décor, to food stalls with a massive variety, your options are near limitless.
Cost: Free entry
When: Every Sunday, from 9am – 4pm
Where: Rosebank Mall, 20 Baker St, Rosebank, Johannesburg
Website: rosebanksundaymarket.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 072 243 8582
Melville Artisanal Market
This is your Saturday essential stop. Forget the hustle and bustle, get all your weekly essentials and discover unique, locally made gifts at the Melville Artisanal Market! They’re your convenient one-stop shop every Saturday.
Cost: Free entry
When: Every Saturday from 9am to 2pm
Where: Cnr Carlow & Rustenburg Roads, Melville, Johannesburg (next to the tennis courts)
Email: [email protected] | Tel: 069 844 6095
Melville Market
Melville Market is a weekly community market in the heart of Melville where locals and friends meet to enjoy a variety of stalls offering from handmade soaps and tinctures to colourful shweshwe and antiques, with a wide range of food and pantry products to take home or something to eat at the market.
Every now and then they also celebrate an artist, photographer or crafter.
Cost: Free entry
When: Every Saturday from 9am to 2pm
Where: Melville Kruis Church, 51 4th Avenue, Melville, Johannesburg
Tel: 084 477 7137
Riversands Farm Village
This regular Sunday market houses stalls for all sorts of interesting local crafters. From funky African art to delicious homemade goods.
Situated in the Riversand Farm Village, the market serves as a fun-filled destination for families with kids, or pet-owning patrons. With an array of various craft beers, food stalls and shopping goods, Riversand Farm Village Market is an easy way to keep busy on a slow Sunday.
Cost: Free entrance
When: Every Sunday, from 9am – 4pm
Where: Riversands Farm Village, Rose Rd, Midrand, Johannesburg
Website: riversandsfarm.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 082 927 9675
Cowboy Town
Step into the wild, wild West at Cowboy Town in Krugersdorp – a unique, family-friendly attraction just outside Johannesburg that runs every weekend. Designed to transport you back in time, this Western-themed village features saloons, general stores, cowboy gear, and rustic charm at every turn.
They set up a range of food, drink and craft stalls in the dusty streets. Here you can tuck into a a hearty meal, or enjoy a bit of live entertainment, there’s something here for everyone.
It’s perfect for family outings, group events, or themed parties. Children love the pony rides, while adults enjoy browsing the quirky shops and vintage wares. With its lively atmosphere and authentic frontier feel, Cowboy Town offers a taste of the Old West right in Gauteng.
Cost: Free entrance
When: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 3pm
Where: 1 McLean Street, West Village, Krugersdorp
Tel: 079 596 5225
Craft Market on Zeiss
Explore handcrafted treasures, indulge in delicious food and drinks, and enjoy curated picnic packages under the blooming canopy. Kids can play freely in our dedicated area, while you unwind to a soulful playlist in our serene, dog-friendly garden.
Cost: R10pp for entry.
When: Every Saturday from 9am to 4pm
Where: Garden on Zeiss, 1 Zeiss Rd, Harveston AH, Honeydew, Roodepoort
Email: [email protected] | Tel: 081 098 2034
Weekend markets in Pretoria
Hazel Food & ACC Market
The Hazel Food Market celebrates the art of good living with resh, locally grown produce, artisan breads and pastries, international flavours and delicacies, fine cheeses, charcuterie and confections.
The ACC Market (Arts, Crafts & Culture) offers a curated collection of handmade craftsmanship and timeless finds such a handmade bird seed ornaments, hand-stitched leather goods, vintage and thrift treasures, rare and pre-loved books, bespoke jewellery, candles, indoor plants, and artful décor, African curios, a great selection of vibrant African beaded works, oil Based Perfume (organic) and many more handmade products.
Cost: Free entry
When: Saturdays from 8am to 2pm
Where: Phobians Club, 378 Queen’s Cres, Lynnwood, Pretoria
Busstop7 Open Air Market
BusStop7 in Pretoria East is a great way to spend weekends with the family. You’ll find over 150 stalls selling everything from local cheese, raw honey, organic fruit & veg, and unique lifestyle apparel for gifting.
They’re pretty serious about creating an experience with a wide range of food and drink vendors to try while taking in some country air. A kids play area is available, and dogs are welcome at the venue.
Cost: R25pp. Kids u/12 enter free
When: Every Friday to Sunday, from 9am to 4pm
Where: Cnr Duiker and Foxtrot Street, Pretoria
Website: busstop7.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 081 877 6924
