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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration

• Date: TBC
• Location: Lentegeur Sports Facility, Cnr of Imperial and AZ Berman Drive towards Lentegeur Sports field, Mitchells plain
• Trading hours: TBC

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.

Atlantis

For more information, email MyCapeTown.Market@capetown.gov.za or phone 062 5362 197.

Green Point

For more information, email Keziah.Ruiters@capetown.gov.za.

Ridgeworth

For more information, email Keziah.Ruiters@capetown.gov.za.

Scottsdene

For more information, email MyCapeTown.Market@capetown.gov.za.

The Company's Garden

For more information, email ctom@zafanzone.co.za.

Nature Reserve Markets

The City’s Biodiversity Management Branch offers exciting opportunities for local informal traders to showcase and sell their products at selected City nature reserves. This initiative aims to support small businesses and promote local economic development, particularly in the neighbouring communities.

Tygerberg Nature Reserve

Registered informal traders are encouraged to apply for a trading spot at the Tygerberg Nature Reserve.

Witzands Nature Reserve

Market is closed for now.

Steenberg Festival

This annual community festival is the perfect opportunity for small businesses and local artists to earn extra income over the festive period.

• Date: TBC
• Location: Allenby Drive Sports Complex

For more information, contact:

Melissa van Duyn

Telephone:
021 444 2763

Email:
Melissaporcia.vanduyn@capetown.gov.za

Wallacedene Container Market

The Wallacedene Container Market is a permanent market facility developed to strengthen the local informal economy and provide safe, accessible trading space for small businesses.

• Location: Corner of Botfontein and Boesak roads in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein
• Trading hours: Daily from 06:00 - 18:00

For more information, call 021 444 5583.

Successful applicants will be contacted for interviews and onboarding, during which all trading conditions and operational details will be explained. If you do not receive any communication from the City, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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.