Christmas markets · Johannesburg

Christmas markets in Johannesburg 2026

Montecasino Festive Market, Melrose Arch Christmas Market, Bryanston Christmas Moonlight Markets, KAMERS/Makers Festive Market and more. We add the 2026 dates as soon as the organisers confirm them; until then you'll see last season's.

11 markets · checked October 2026

MarketDatesEntry

Montecasino Festive MarketLast season: 15–23 Dec 2025Free entry.
Melrose Arch Christmas MarketLast season: 10–15 Dec 2025Free entry.
Bryanston Christmas Moonlight MarketsLast season: 18 Nov – 20 Dec 2025 (selected evenings)Free entry.
KAMERS/Makers Festive MarketLast season: 25–30 Nov 2025R110 day pass, R150 multi-day; under-18s free (2025).
Parkview Christmas MarketLast season: 21–23 Nov 2025R60 adults, under-12s free (2025).
The Linden Market (Christmas edition)Last season: 29–30 Nov 2025R50 adults (2025).
The Grand Pop Up Christmas MarketLast season: 22–23 Nov 2025R20 (2025).
Rosebank Sunday Market — Christmas SundaysLast season: Sundays 16 Nov – 21 Dec 2025Free entry.
Vintage Décor & Christmas Gift Show (Design Quarter)Last season: 6–7 Dec 2025Free entry.
Newmarket Christmas Night Market (Alberton)Last season: 5 Dec 2025Free entry.
The Field Market Christmas Edition (Parkmore)Last season: 13 Dec 2025Free entry; R10 parking (2025).

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Bryanston Christmas Moonlight Markets · Johannesburg
Parkview Christmas Market · Johannesburg
The Linden Market (Christmas edition) · Johannesburg
Newmarket Christmas Night Market (Alberton) · Johannesburg
The Field Market Christmas Edition (Parkmore) · Johannesburg
Emperors Palace Christmas Village · Kempton Park

✨ Date night

Montecasino Festive Market · Johannesburg
Melrose Arch Christmas Market · Johannesburg
KAMERS/Makers Festive Market · Johannesburg
Rosebank Sunday Market — Christmas Sundays · Johannesburg
Vintage Décor & Christmas Gift Show (Design Quarter) · Johannesburg
Nickel Christmas Market · Pretoria

🎉 With friends

The Grand Pop Up Christmas Market · Johannesburg
Irene Village Market (Festive Edition) · Pretoria
Pretoria's Vintage Christmas & Décor Market (Irene Village Mall) · Pretoria
Crafters Fair Christmas Market (Moreleta Park) · Pretoria
Christkindlmarkt Pretoria (German School) · Pretoria

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Montecasino Festive Market
An indoor Christmas market in the Montecasino Ballroom, 12pm–9pm daily, alongside the complex's festive lights and decorations.
🎉 With friends✨ Date night
What's there
- Indoor market in the Montecasino Ballroom
- Festive lights across the complex
A short, easy indoor market in Fourways — combine with a meal.
Last season
15–23 Dec 2025
Cost
Free entry.
Getting there and parking
- Montecasino, Fourways
Worth knowing
- 15–23 Dec (2025), noon–9pm.
The Ballroom, Montecasino, Fourways Official site
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Melrose Arch Christmas Market
An open-air Christmas market on the Square with twinkling lights and festive décor — gifts, seasonal treats and handcrafted décor, 3pm–9pm, as part of Melrose Arch's “Destination Christmas”.
✨ Date night🎉 With friends
What's there
- Open-air market under lights
- Gifts and handmade décor
- Part of Destination Christmas
Joburg's most European-feeling Christmas market — go at dusk.
Last season
10–15 Dec 2025
Cost
Free entry.
Worth knowing
- Opens 3pm; the lights shine after sunset.
- The Jameson Festive Market (18+) runs on the Piazza 6–27 Dec.
Melrose Arch Square, 11 Crescent Drive, Melrose Arch Official site
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Bryanston Christmas Moonlight Markets
Evening Christmas editions of the Bryanston organic market: handmade crafts, décor, jewellery, fresh produce and “Craft your Christmas” activities for families.
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What's there
- Evening market 5–9pm
- Handmade crafts and produce
- Family craft activities
A relaxed evening Christmas market in Sandton.
Last season
18 Nov – 20 Dec 2025 (selected evenings)
Cost
Free entry.
Getting there and parking
- Bryanston Market, 40 Culross Road.
Worth knowing
- Only on selected evenings (Tuesdays plus 20 Dec in 2025).
- Bring cash and a basket.
Bryanston Market, 40 Culross Road, Bryanston Official site
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KAMERS/Makers Festive Market
More than 160 of South Africa's makers — fashion, food, skincare, ceramics, jewellery and homeware — in a curated six-day festive market.
🎉 With friends✨ Date night
What's there
- 160+ curated makers
- Ceramics, fashion, homeware
- Six days
The best curated design market for Christmas gifts in Joburg.
Last season
25–30 Nov 2025
Cost
R110 day pass, R150 multi-day; under-18s free (2025).
Getting there and parking
- St David's Marist Inanda, 36 Rivonia Road, Sandown.
Worth knowing
- Late November — early for Christmas.
- Buy the multi-day pass if you like to think it over.
St David's Marist Inanda, 36 Rivonia Road, Sandown Official site
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Parkview Christmas Market
Over 75 stalls in a park, an oyster-and-bubbly bar, a children's play area and a family movie night; profits go to charity.
🧒 With kids🎉 With friends
What's there
- 75+ stalls
- Oyster & bubbly bar
- Family movie night
- Charity market
A community favourite — festive, leafy and for a good cause.
Last season
21–23 Nov 2025
Cost
R60 adults, under-12s free (2025).
Getting there and parking
- George Hay Park, Parkview.
Worth knowing
- Friday 3pm–10pm is the evening session.
- It's in November.
George Hay Park, cnr Oxford & Mulberry Ave, Parkview Official site

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The Linden Market (Christmas edition)
Over 150 local artisans with holiday crafts, wine tastings, a pet-adoption pop-up and live music.
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What's there
- 150+ artisans
- Wine tastings
- Live music
A big weekend makers market at the end of November.
Last season
29–30 Nov 2025
Cost
R50 adults (2025).
Getting there and parking
- 45 Thomas Bowler Street, Franklin Roosevelt Park.
Worth knowing
- 8:30am–4:30pm.
- Dogs/pets: check the organiser's rules.
45 Thomas Bowler Street, Franklin Roosevelt Park Official site
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The Grand Pop Up Christmas Market
A curated weekend pop-up of 35+ local designers, artisans and small businesses — décor, jewellery, fashion and food; the 2026 “Merry Christmas Market” is set for 5–6 December.
🎉 With friends
What's there
- 35+ designers and artisans
- Golf-club setting
- Curated pop-up
A compact, curated gift weekend in Joburg east.
Last season
22–23 Nov 2025
Cost
R20 (2025).
Getting there and parking
- Royal Johannesburg Golf Club, Linksfield North.
Worth knowing
- 2026: 5–6 December.
- Saturday runs later (till 6pm).
Royal Johannesburg Golf Club, 1 Fairway Ave, Linksfield North Official site
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Rosebank Sunday Market — Christmas Sundays
The rooftop Sunday market's Christmas Sundays: handcrafted gifts, festive décor, live music, craft beer, cocktails, wine and gourmet food.
🎉 With friends✨ Date night
What's there
- Every Sunday until Christmas
- Handcrafted gifts
- Live music and bars
An easy Sunday Christmas market, under cover.
Last season
Sundays 16 Nov – 21 Dec 2025
Cost
Free entry.
Getting there and parking
- Rosebank Mall, Level 4
Worth knowing
- 9am–4pm Sundays.
- Undercover — fine in summer storms.
Level 4 undercover parking, Rosebank Mall, 50 Bath Ave Official site
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Vintage Décor & Christmas Gift Show (Design Quarter)
Billed as South Africa's biggest vintage décor and gifting show: Christmas décor, candles, jewellery, clothing and treats, carols and gift-wrapping stations.
🎉 With friends✨ Date night
What's there
- Vintage décor
- Gift-wrapping stations
- Carols
For vintage lovers decorating for Christmas.
Last season
6–7 Dec 2025
Cost
Free entry.
Getting there and parking
- Design Quarter, Fourways.
Worth knowing
- 9am–5pm both days.
- Fourways Rustic & Gourmet night market runs at the Piazza on 12 Dec.
Design Quarter Shopping Centre, William Nicol Dr & Leslie Ave, Fourways Official site
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Newmarket Christmas Night Market (Alberton)
Over 100 stalls, food trucks, craft vendors, bars and live music under fairy-light installations, with face painting and play areas for kids.
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What's there
- 100+ stalls
- Food trucks
- Fairy-light installations
A one-evening Christmas night market in the south.
Last season
5 Dec 2025
Cost
Free entry.
Getting there and parking
- Town Square at Newmarket, Alberton.
Worth knowing
- 4pm–9pm.
The Town Square at Newmarket, cnr Elevation & Sea Cottage St, Newmarket Park, Alberton Official site
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The Field Market Christmas Edition (Parkmore)
Local artisans, crafters and food vendors in a park, with kids' activities, “Find the Elf” and a visit from Santa.
🧒 With kids
What's there
- Santa visit
- Find the Elf
- Park setting
A sweet Saturday-morning market for young families.
Last season
13 Dec 2025
Cost
Free entry; R10 parking (2025).
Getting there and parking
- Field & Study Park, Parkmore.
Worth knowing
- 9am–3pm.
- Bring a picnic blanket.
Field & Study Park, 11 Louise Avenue, Parkmore Official site