Experience these very popular, immersive and magical festive markets – tuck into wide variety of culinary delights, enjoy live music performances and search the goods to complete your Christmas wishlist. There’s various dining offerings as well as decorative, artisanal and creative items curated for the festive season. Bring the whole family along to enjoy the Christmas vibe and spend the day soaking up the cheerful and merry nature of these markets. It’s the very special time of the year to bid farewell to 2023 and mark the calendar with these dates to make it all more festive.
Blue Bird Christmas Market
Experience a vibrant setting, while shopping and dining
The Blue Bird Market in Muizenberg is a vibrant and bustling market that showcases the best of local talent, creativity, and community spirit. Located in the heart of Muizenberg, this market has become a popular destination for both locals and tourists looking for a unique shopping and dining experience.
The market is held every Thursday and Friday evening, transforming the Blue Bird Garage into a lively hub of activity. With its industrial-chic setting, the market offers a trendy and relaxed atmosphere that appeals to people of all ages. Visitors can expect a diverse range of stalls, featuring everything from handmade crafts and clothing to artisanal food and beverages.
Where: 39 Albertyn Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town
When: Thurs & Fri | 4pm to 10pm
German Inspired Christmas Market
A Christmas market with a European twist
Yes! Exclusive Flowers hosts a German inspired Christmas market every Saturday before Christmas weekend in at their showroom in Paarden Eiland. The market features original German decorations and delights with a range of vendors.
Guests can show a variety of Christmas gifting ideas and a selection of dried and fresh flowers. The market also offers German Christmas trees and greens, colourful Christmas wreaths, tasty home-made Christmas cookies, nutcrackers and modern and traditional Christmas decorations. Tasty treats such as Gingerbread, Stollen, German sausages and rolls are also on offer.
Where: 33 Section Street, Paarden Eiland Cape Town
When: 2, 9, 16 and 23 December 2023 | Saturday 9am to 3pm
Cost: Free entry
Blaauwklippen Twilight Gift Market
Offering a unique and charming atmosphere
The Blaauwklippen Twilight Christmas Market is an annual event that takes place in the beautiful surroundings of Blaauwklippen Wine Estate. This market has gained popularity over the years and has become a highly anticipated event for locals and tourists alike.
Visitors can expect a wide variety of stalls offering an array of products, including handmade crafts, artisanal food and beverages, and unique gifts. From locally produced wines and cheeses to handcrafted jewellery and clothing, and many more offerings.
Come and enjoy live music performances, creating a joyful ambiance that adds to the festive spirit. Families can also look forward to activities for children, such as face painting and Santa’s grotto, making it a perfect outing for the whole family.
Where: Strand Road, R44 Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch
When: Sat and Sun 10am to 4pm
Fab Ideas Christmas Gift Fair
Find that perfect gift for loved ones
The Fab Ideas Christmas Gift Fair is a 6 day indoor market filled to the brim with gorgeous products and gift ideas. All Items are bar-coded and tills offering Credit and Debit Card facilities ensure a safe and hassle-free shopping experience.
This popular gift fair is a unique, vibrant family-friendly shopping experience, jam-packed with original products made by local businesses. There’s never been a better time to support local creatives, and the fair boasts a selection of 120 exhibitors, carefully selected for their quality creations.
Where: Brigantine Ave, Sun Valley, Cape Town
When: 16 – 21 Dec 2023 | Fri-Wed 9am-5pm | Thurs 9am-2pm
Franschhoek Village Christmas Market
A special 3-day Christmas market
Every year, the Franschhoek Village Market hosts a special 3-day Christmas Market. This is the place where locals and hundreds of holiday makers spend a day under the historic oak trees located in the old church gardens.
You can enjoy affordable artisan foods paired with the best wines from the Franschhoek surroundings and shopping for some handcrafted goods. With over 100 hand-picked traders you can expect unique arts and crafts, vintage clothing, antiques and a remarkable variety of delicatessen, fresh produce, craft beer, coffee brewers amongst many other treats.
It’s only fitting that a thriving village market continues the Franschhoek legacy. The high quality goods are traded in the town centre, providing a market space for producers, traders and buyers.
Where: 29 Huguenot St, Franschhoek
When: 15 – 17 Dec 2023 | Fri – Sat 9am to 4pm | Sun 10am to 3pm
Noordhoek Gift Fair
An artisanal seaside pop up shop
The Noordhoek Gift Fair is an annual event that takes place in Noordhoek, a picturesque suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. This fair has become a highly anticipated occasion for both locals and visitors, offering a unique shopping experience and a chance to support local artisans and businesses.
The Noordhoek Gift Fair showcases a wide range of products, making it the perfect place to find unique and handcrafted gifts. From handmade jewelry and clothing to home decor and artwork, there is something for everyone. The fair prides itself on promoting local talent and providing a platform for small businesses to showcase their products.
One of the highlights of the Noordhoek Gift Fair is the emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendly products. Many vendors offer environmentally conscious options, such as upcycled or recycled goods, organic products, and sustainable materials.
Where: Chapmans Peak, Cape Town
When: TBC
The Gift Market In Hermanus
A unique blend of handcrafted gifts, and so much more
The Gift Market offers a diverse selection of products, ranging from handmade crafts and artwork to locally sourced food and beverages. Visitors can explore the stalls and discover one-of-a-kind treasures that make for perfect gifts or personal keepsakes. One of the highlights of the Gift Market is the emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendly products as well.
The market prides itself on supporting local artisans and small businesses, providing them with a platform to showcase their talents and connect with a wider audience. The Gift Market also offers a range of entertainment and activities for visitors of all ages.
Live music performances, festive decorations, and interactive workshops create a lively and joyful atmosphere. Families can enjoy face painting, storytelling sessions, and even meet Santa Claus himself. Local food vendors will be serving up a variety of delicious treats, including gourmet street food, artisanal chocolates, and freshly brewed coffee
Where: Curro Road, Sandbaai, 1, Sand Bay, Hermanus
When: 11 – 28 Dec 2023 | Mon – Sun 10am to 6pm
Rondebosch Potters Market
A vibrant popular pottery market
The Rondebosch Potters Market is a popular market held twice a year at Rondebosch Park (March and November). Ceramics SA Western Cape has been running this bi-annual event for over 45 years.
It is a special time when CSA members come out of their studios to sell their ceramics and share their knowledge of the amazing material that is clay.
With delicious food and refreshments the market is great fun to visit, and visitors will enjoy the wide range of ceramics that potters, ceramicists, sculptors, entrepreneurs and community projects are producing.
Where: Campground Rd & Sandown Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town
When: 25 Nov 2023 | 8am-3pm
Cost: Free entry
Cape Gate Festive Market
A wide variety entertainment and locally made products by local creators
The perfect opportunity to browse a wide variety of locally made products by local creators and find gifts of all kinds. The market is held at the Cape Gate Shopping Centre, which transforms into a vibrant and bustling hub of activity.
With its beautifully decorated stalls and lively atmosphere, the Cape Gate Festive Market creates a magical ambiance that captures the spirit of the season. In addition to the shopping opportunities, the Cape Gate Festive Market also offers a range of entertainment options.
Live music performances, festive carolers, and even visits from Santa Claus himself add to the festive atmosphere. Families can enjoy activities such as face painting, balloon twisting, and kids can even enjoy rides on a merry-go-round.
Where: Cnr. Okavango Rd &, De Bron Rd, Cape Town
When: 24 Nov – 24 Dec 2023
Stellenbosch Christmas Market
A unique traditional Christmas shopping experience
The Stellenbosch Christmas Market (aka Stellenbosch Kersmark) is an annual event, held in Stellenbosch in late November.
The market runs for 10 Glorious days featuring top Quality Art and Handwork from 211 stalls of sought after artists and craftsmen, as well as a cosy restaurant and a wide variety of excellent baked foods and confections.
Bring the family and friends along for a festive adventure, and expect to be delighted by the variety and high standard of craft, art, and delicious homemade foods.
Where:Martinson Rd, Uniepark, Stellenbosch
When: 22 Nov-2 Dec 2023 | Mon – Fri 9am – 7pm| Sat 9am to 4pm