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Apply to trade at a local market or event

The City offers various opportunities for registered informal traders to showcase and sell their products at local markets and events around Cape Town. By investing in infrastructure and support for informal traders and businesses, we hope to create a more inclusive and sustainable economic environment.

Bo-Kaap Market

The Bo-Kaap Market is a permanent public trading space that supports local entrepreneurs and reflects the unique heritage of the Bo-Kaap.

Location: Corner of Pentz Street and Yusuf Drive
Trading hours: Weekends from 10:00 - 19:00

Applications are closed for now.

For more information, phone: 021 444 5583

Grassy Park Festive Market

This family-friendly market is the perfect time to get into the holiday spirit and support local small businesses.

Location: Grassy Park Civic Centre in Market Street, Grassy Park

Applications are closed for now.

Green Point Market

Green Point Market features a mix of fashion, food and entertainment, all set against a truly Capetonian backdrop.

Location: DHL Stadium's P4 parking lot on Vlei Road, next to the Green Point Athletics Stadium.
Trading hours: Sundays, between 08:00 and 17:00.

Informal traders can register online for trading bays at the Green Point Market.

The trading opportunities are being managed by the City's Economic Growth Directorate via the Informal Trading Permit System.

Apply for an informal trading permit.

Please note:

Once you are registered, the City will communicate directly with you on matters, updates or conditions related to your application or permit.
Trading dates are subject to change based on scheduled events in the Green Point precinct.
The permit cost is R142 per month, subject to the annual increase. If there is no trading in a month, no fee is payable.

For more information, call 021 400 5684 or email informal.trading@capetown.gov.za.

Helderberg Night Market

This annual event brings together the community to celebrate and indulge in a feast for the senses as you explore a diverse array of foods, arts, crafts, gifts and accessories.

Date: TBC
Location: Strand Square (Pick n Pay Centre), Corner of Main Road and Fagan Street, Strand

Applications are closed for now.

For general enquiries, contact:

Jerome von Willigh

Email:
gljltrading@gmail.com

Mayor's Craft Market

Aligned with the City’s vision of ‘A City of Hope for All,’ the Mayor’s Craft Market is a powerful platform for promoting economic opportunity and social cohesion. It offers registered vendors a free opportunity to sell their goods to City staff and members of the public

Date: Check our Media and News section for updates.
Location: Second Floor, Cape Town Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town

To register as a trader for future markets:

Download and complete the registration form.
Email the completed form to anthea.samuels@capetown.gov.za.

Mitchells Plain Festival

The Mitchells Plain Festival is a family-friendly, entertaining, fun and exciting event where Mitchells Plain community members and visitors can enjoy good entertainment, traditional and specialty food and a fun shopping experience.

Applications are closed for now.

Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration

Date: 27 April 2026
Location: Lentegeur Sports Facility, Cnr of Imperial and AZ Berman Drive towards Lentegeur Sports field, Mitchells plain
Trading hours: 09:00 - 17:00

For general enquiries, contact:

Songezo Bati

Telephone
021 444 9676

Email:
Songezo.Bati@capetown.gov.za

My Cape Town Market

My Cape Town Market is one of several programmes the City has implemented to support and manage the growth of the informal economy in Cape Town.

The event benefits a number of communities by creating economic opportunities for local traders. Consumers can connect directly with traders in a safe public space that is popular with locals and visitors.