Popping into one of the many weekend markets in Johannesburg is one of those tried and trusted ways to unwind. Whether you’re on the lookout for unique, small-scale crafts or just want to take in the vibey atmosphere, we list some of the best weekend markets to keep on your radar.
Markets happening this weekend
SAGRA 2026 – Italian Festival
The Italian Sporting Club brings the return of SAGRA, a vibrant celebration of Italian food, culture, heritage and community this weekend.
Visitors can explore a carefully curated selection of Italian food vendors, artisan products, imported goods, fashion, accessories and gifting, while enjoying a full programme of entertainment and cultural experiences that celebrate the enduring influence of Italian heritage in South Africa.
One of the major attractions at this year’s SAGRA event is the impressive showcase of Italian motoring excellence. Visitors can expect displays from some of the country’s most passionate Italian vehicle communities.
Music lovers are also in for a nostalgic treat as Maurizio Bazan – the legendary former resident DJ of the renowned Italian Club Disco – takes to the decks.
Cost: From R120pp; R90 per child u/12; R30 per car (parking). Book via Quicket
When: Sunday, 27 September from 9am to 5pm
Where: Italian Sporting Club, 7 Marais Rd, Bedfordview, Germiston
Fijnwyn Innie Lente
Fijnwyn Innie Lente is giving wine-lovers an opportunity to sip their way through a refreshing variety of flavours from over 35 wine farms, providing the perfect palate for the spring season. Expect everything from white wines to pretty-in-pink rosés, bold reds and bubbly Champagne throughout the weekend.
And no market experience is complete without delicious food. Between sips, guests can fuel up on a selection of food from vendors making an appearance at the market.
Talented live acts will also help set the ambience for two lovely spring days out. Whilst the adults get to enjoy their wines, the kids can enjoy Fijnwyn Innie Lente’s Speel Prieel for an additional price.
Cost: R250 per adult per day | R80 per child aged 12 to 17 | Free entry for children u/12 | R150pp for Speel Prieel entry | Book via itickets
When: Saturday and Sunday, 26 and 27 September from 10am to 5pm daily
Where: Shokran Events Venue, Plot 99, Pretoria
Fourways Mall Night Market
The weekend kicks off with another one of Fourways Mall’s fabulous monthly night markets, offering an evening of food, shopping, kids’ fun and entertainment against the Johannesburg skyline.
Whether you’re looking for a delicious bite, something unique from a local maker, or some exciting entertainment, this is the perfect start to your Heritage weekend.
Cost: R20pp; kids u/12 enter free. Book via Webtickets
When: Friday, 25 September from 4pm to 10pm
Where: Level 7 Rooftop Parking, Fourways Mall, Cnr Winnie Mandela Drive and Fourways Boulevard, Fourways
The Market @ Sandton
The Market @ Sandton features a full day of incredible food, local finds, and entertainment.
Visitors can enjoy 20 food stalls serving flavours from around the world, including paella, Argentinian grills, Peruvian empanadas, and Japanese ramen. There are also 15 deli and speciality food producers to indulge in.
For the shoppers, there are 60 South African entrepreneurs and local creators on deck, and there is a kiddie play areas and an arcade for the little ones to keep busy. The venue even boasts a beer garden and champagne lounge, as live music and a DJ play into the afternoon.
If that’s not enough, the market is also giving away a one-night stay for two at @SandtonHotel, including breakfast.
Cost: R40pp | R20pp (U18)
When: Saturday, 26 September from 11am to 8pm
Where: Piazza, @SandtonHotel, 5 Benmore Road, Benmore Gardens, Sandton
Game Day Market and rugby screening at Fourways Mall
Closing out the weekend of activities is a Game Day Market and rugby screening of the Springboks vs Australia game. Expect gourmet food and deli products, drinks, awesome vibes and kids’ activities.
The market is a place where friends gather, families connect and memories are made as South Africans come together to back the boys in green and gold!
Cost: From R50pp (early bird) to R80pp. Book via Webtickets
When: Sunday, 27 September from 10am to 2pm to 10pm
Where: Level 7 Rooftop Parking, Fourways Mall, Cnr Winnie Mandela Drive and Fourways Boulevard, Fourways
Pretoria’s Vintage & Decor Show – Heritage edition
This Heritage Day, Pretoria’s Vintage & Decor Show hosts another outdoor pop-up event in celebration of springtime.
The wildly popular market transforms Irene Village Mall into a vintage and antique treasure trove filled with beautiful spring/summer picks.
Take the friends and family along and browse vintage jewellery and fashion looks in great condition from a range of vendors, making the perfect gift for your mother. Homemakers are also in luck with precious furniture, porcelain, crafted goods, and other nifty finds available for purchase.
Once the hunger pangs hit, head over to the selection of artisanal food trucks and stalls. Kids can run free in the outdoor space, and the market venue is wheelchair-friendly. Pets are also welcome to join, but they must be on a leash.
Cost: Free entry
When: Thursday, 24 September from 9am to 7pm
Where: Irene Village Mall, Cnr of Nellmapius Dr &, Van Ryneveld Ave, Irene, Centurion
The Sunshine Market
The Sunshine Market transforms Mozzafiato into a vibrant night market experience filled with flavour, music, and community spirit.
As the sun sets, visitors can enjoy a curated selection of delicious food stalls, handcrafted goods, live entertainment, kids’ activities, pet-friendly vibes, and unique finds while soaking up the relaxed urban atmosphere.
When: Sunday, 27 September from 4pm to 9pm
Where: Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate, Mozzafiato, Kempton Park
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, 26 September from 11am
Where: Verge Shopping Centre, 100 Linksfield Rd, Dowerglen, Johannesburg
The Linden Market
The Linden Market returns to the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens in Emmarentia for its much-loved Spring Edition this weekend.
This popular pet-friendly market weaves together everything locals have come to love about one of the city’s favourite seasonal outings.
From handcrafted fashion and vintage finds to gourmet food stalls, live music and creative workshops, the market has built a strong reputation for celebrating local talent and independent makers in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Cost: R70pp | R40pp for pensioners | Kids under 12 enter free. Book via Quicket. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 26 and 27 September from 9am to 4.30pm
Where: The Botanical Garden, 45 Thomas Bowler St, Franklin Roosevelt Park, Randburg
Fourways Improvement District Community Day
The Fourways Improvement District Community Day brings the Fourways community together to celebrate local talent, businesses and the proudly South African spirit.
Cost: Free entry
When: Saturday, 26 September from 10am to 4pm
Where: Level 7 Rooftop Parking, Fourways Mall, Cnr Winnie Mandela Drive and Fourways Boulevard, Fourways
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, 26 September from 11am
Where: Cedar Square Shopping Centre, Cedar Rd, Fourways, Johannesburg
The Bedfordview Night Market
The Bedfordview 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: Friday, 25 September from 5pm to 10pm
Where: 45 Boenf Rd West, Bedfordview
Bunny Park Craft Market
This family-friendly weekend market features over 100 stalls with distinctive goods, including aromatherapy soaps and candles, knives, metalwork, embroidery, handmade jewellery and accessories, home-bakes, plants, decoupage, pet accessories, fabric painting, craft kits, toys and much more.
There’s also live entertainment and a host of activities to keep the kids busy, including sand art, face painting, pony and camel rides, and farmyard activities featuring donkeys, chickens, goats and rabbits.
Cost: Free entry
When: Saturday, 26 September from 9am to 2pm
Where: Pretoria Rd, Rynfield, Benoni
Irene Village Market
The Irene Village Market celebrates its 36th year, having grown into a market known for locally handmade arts and crafts in a beautiful forest area.
The market helps entrepreneurs showcase their products and is a pet-friendly space where visitors enjoy a local outdoor shopping experience, live entertainment, extraordinary food, local on-tap beer, and even a petting zoo.
Cost: Free entry
When: Saturday, 26 September from 9am to 2pm
Where: The Big Red Barn, 7 Nelson Rd, Olifantsfontein
Vinyl Fair at Stash Records
The Vinyl Fair at Railways Cafe is the longest-running vinyl market in Pretoria, with over 10 years under its belt.
This monthly vinyl fair features unbelievable vinyl records up for grabs as music-lovers can explore collections from four vinyl dealers with genres from rock to pop, alternative to RnB and Soul, and so much more.
Cost: Free entry
When: Saturday, 26 September from 10am to 2pm
Where: Stash Records, 2 Hack Rd, Irene, Pretoria
MARC’et @ The MARC
The stylish Marc Shopping Centre transforms into the monthly Marc’et @ The Marc, bringing together fresh produce, artisanal goods, gourmet snacks, and unique gifts.
High-end stores and offices surround the market, so it’s the perfect stop for those seeking a quick lunch featuring gourmet goodies, a quick browse of gifts and trinkets, or a unique find of artisanal and handmade delights.
Cost: Free entry
When: Wednesday, 30 September to Thursday, 1 October from 11am to 4pm
Where: Marc Shopping Centre, 129 Rivonia Rd, Sandown, Sandton
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
See our full guide to weekly, monthly and pop-up markets in Johannesburg
