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 take in the vibey atmosphere, we list some of the best weekend markets to keep on your radar.

Markets happening this weekend

The Kloof Night Market

Pretoria’s ultimate monthly night market is back with gourmet snacks and handmade treasures.

The family-friendly market is also great for the kids, featuring jumping castles, stilt walkers, and fire dancers ready to keep them busy while parents sit down, relax, and enjoy the range of sizzling grills and handmade artisan treats.

Cost: R30pp | R10pp (U18)

When: Friday 12 June from 5pm to 10pm
Where: CBC Old Boys Club Pretoria, 78 George Storrar Dr, Groenkloof, 0181 Pretoria

Winter Wellness Market

It’s a day of connection, relaxation, creativity, and wellness at the Blue Lotus Mind & Body Studio, featuring a variety of local health and wellness vendors.

The market provides warm drinks and treats, live music, and a play area for the kids to enjoy, as well as the Mosaic Creation Corner.

While the market itself is free, there is a small participation fee for those looking for a wellness experience.

There is a 60-minute spinal reset yoga class (10am for R100 pp), an introduction to breathwork and meditation class (12.30pm for R50pp) and even a tribal drumming session (11.30am and 1.30pm for R150pp per session). For those interested in all three experiences, there is a special fee of R250pp payable in advance.

Cost: Free entry

When: Saturday 13 June from 10am to 3pm
Where: Blue Lotus Yoga & Pilates Studio, Pigot Road 61, Protea Ridge, Krugersdorp

Fourways Rustic and Gourmet Pop-Up Market

The Fourways Rustic & Gourmet Market brings vegan eats, sustainable finds, and local makers, making it perfect for a slow and chilled weekend.

The market is curated by The Vegan Chef and features a slew of fine food and drinks with vegan and vegetarian-friendly options, as well as mouth-watering dishes for meat lovers to indulge in.

The market has something for everyone, including engaging activities for the little ones and the four-legged family members are welcome and should remain on a leash.

Cost: Free entry

When: Saturday 13 June and Sunday 14 June from 9am to 3pm
Where: Taroko Farm Modderfontein Reserve, Norfolk Ln, Klipfontein View, Lethabong

The Verge Market

This market takes place inside the Verge Shopping Centre in Linksfield, and it brings a fresh, local vibe to your weekend.

Surrounded by restaurants and other retail stores, it’s the perfect stop for casual shoppers and serious market patrons looking for a quick browse, a good bite or unique artisanal finds. The food and beverage stalls are packed with flavours, and the stalls are filled with a diverse array of local brands.

Cost: Free entry

When: Saturday 13 June and Sunday 14 June from 11am to 5pm
Where: The Verge Shopping Centre, 100 Linksfield Rd, Dowerglen, Johannesburg

The Field Market

The Field Market is a feel-good, family-friendly day filled with street food, outdoor shopping for local goods, live music and all-around good vibes, all while enjoying the winter sunshine.

The large, open environment is great for pets, as long as they’re leashed and well-behaved, and also for kids. There’s a play area and plenty of activities, and also ample parking and security.

Cost: Free entry

When: Saturday 13 June from 9am to 3pm
Where: Field & Study Park, 11 Louise Avenue, Parkmore, Johannesburg

Waterfall Wilds Deli Market

This market features quality deli and artisan food traders during a relaxed, community-focused morning out. Visitors can browse fresh produce, home-baked breads, cheeses, cured meats, preserves and other wholesome homemade goods, all while enjoying quality live music and good company.

Cost: Free entry

When: Saturday 13 June from 10.30am to 3pm
Where: CNR Waterfall Dr and Country Estate Dr., Midrand, Johannesburg

Locrate Market Youth Month Edition

This June, Locrate Market returns to celebrate the 50 years since the historic events of 1976. Jozi My Jozi hosts a four-day programme of community-led activations from 13 – 16 June 2026 in Soweto, and as part of the 76 Hours in Soweto celebrations, the market joins a wider cultural movement unfolding across Johannesburg.

The market focuses on strengthening Soweto’s cultural economy while amplifying its heritage, creativity, and living culture through a fusion of live music from artists like South African Hip Hop Awards winner DJ Speedsta and Metro FM Music Award winner DJ Lulo Cafe, fashion, art, ideas, and entrepreneurship.

Cost: Free entry

When: Sunday 14 June from 12pm to 8pm
Where: Lebo’s Soweto Backpackers, 10823 Pooe St, Orlando West, Johannesburg

Pretoria’s Vintage & Decor Show and Annual Car Show

Pretoria’s Vintage & Decor Show hosts another outdoor winter pop-up event and annual car show this Youth Day.

Local small businesses have rented out fashion racks and packed them with the cosiest winter finds: chunky knits, statement coats, vintage denim, boots with main-character energy, and accessories that make every outfit look intentional. Expect huge winter selections at tiny price tags and one-of-a-kind pieces.

This edition of Pretoria’s Vintage & Decor Show also includes their Annual Car Show. The car show features classic cars and bikes and displays (including the legend behind the iconic Red Joker custom bike and car), retro vibes, rat rods and exotic shows.

Cost: Free entry

When: Tuesday, 16 June from 9am to 5pm
Where: Irene Village Mall, Cnr of Nellmapius Dr &, Van Ryneveld Ave, Irene, Centurion

Upcoming markets in Joburg

Father’s Day Pop-Up Market at The Glen Shopping Centre 

Celebrate Father’s Day at the Glen Shopping Centre with a fun-filled Father’s Day Pop-Up Market.

The market features amazing local vendors, delicious treats and goodies, fashion and accessories and unique handmade gifts and finds for dad.

Cost: Free entry

When: Friday 19 June from 9am to 9pm and Saturday 20 June from 9am to 7pm
Where: Pick ‘n Pay Court, The Glen Shopping Centre, Cnr Orpen Rd &, Letaba Rd, Oakdene, Johannesburg

Krook & King Father’s Day Market

This special Father’s Day themed market is perfect for the whole family, featuring unique local stalls, great food and drinks, live music, and a free shooter on arrival for all dads.

Cost: Free entry

When: Saturday 20 June from 10am to 3pm
Where: Krook & King, The Wedge Outdoor Park, Beyers Naudé Dr, Muldersdrift

Main Street Sundays

Main Street Sundays is a car-free market, transforming the street into a place filled with music, food, movement, kids’ activities, markets, and pure Jozi vibes all the way down the strip.

The event is suitable for all ages, and it’s a fun way to experience the inner city as a people-first playground for a day.

Cost: Free entry – registration is necessary to manage numbers and safety. Register online.

When: Sunday 21 June from 10am to 5pm
Where: Main Street, Marshalltown/CBD, Johannesburg

Just Like Sunday Family Festival

The Just Like Sunday Family Festival is a family-filled festival experience featuring music, food, creativity, culture, and community, taking place on a Sunday afternoon, right in time for Father’s Day.

Enjoy live music, explore the family market, play around in the activation zones and games, relax in the outdoor seating and chill areas, and indulge in good food and drinks.

Cost: R50pp (5-18 years old) | R100pp – R250pp (adults) | R1000pp – R5000pp (family seaters). Book online

When: Sunday, 21 June from 12pm to 11pm
Where: Maracana, 58 Wierda Rd E, Wierda Valley, Sandton

Vintage Cars and Motorcycle Showcase

The Vintage Cars and Motorcycle Showcase is a fun and interesting event for fathers who are also collectors and Motorcycle enthusiasts across South Africa.

This year’s edition celebrates all the cool dads who will browse an incredible selection of vintage vehicles and enjoy a fun family day out with the rest of the family.

Cost: Free entry

When: Sunday, 21 June from 9am to 2pm
Where: Prison Break Market, 10 MacMillan Rd, Glenferness AH, Johannesburg

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