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Rosebank Sunday Market
Rosebank Sunday Market fills the rooftop of Rosebank Mall every Sunday with stalls selling crafts, local design, vintage finds, books, vinyl and street food.
At a glance
- Type
- Weekly craft, vintage and food market
- Area
- Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Official site
- rosebanksundaymarket.co.za
Good to know
- Free entry
- Rooftop parking access
- Street food
- Crafts and vintage stalls
- Monthly car boot sale
Why we recommend it
Rosebank Sunday Market is a weekly market held every Sunday on the rooftop level of Rosebank Mall on Bath Avenue. It is a good place to see a cross-section of the city out and about at the weekend, browsing stalls, meeting friends and eating lunch at shared tables.
The stalls cover a broad range. Expect local fashion and independent design, handmade crafts, jewellery, vintage and pre-loved clothing, antiques, second-hand books and records, alongside African crafts and art that make easy gifts to take home. Food is a big part of the market, with street food from many different cultures, fresh juices and produce, so it is a natural place to have a late breakfast or lunch. The organisers also run a monthly car boot sale.
The market usually runs from about 09:00 to 16:00, and entry is free. Mid-morning is the liveliest time; arrive early if you want the best of the vintage and antique stalls, or later for a relaxed lunch. Bring cash as well as a card, as smaller traders may prefer one or the other, and allow an hour or two to browse properly. Check the market's social channels or contact the organisers before a public holiday weekend.
The market is easy to reach. You can drive straight up to the rooftop parking on level 4 of the mall and walk into the market, or take the Gautrain to Rosebank station, which is a short walk from the mall. Rosebank itself is one of the safest and most walkable parts of the city for visitors, with hotels, cafés and restaurants on and around Bath Avenue and Cradock Avenue and the shops of the mall below the market.
If you are buying larger pieces such as art or furniture, ask the seller whether delivery to your hotel or shipping home can be arranged before you pay. Smaller crafts, textiles and books are the easiest souvenirs to pack, and the food stalls make it simple to turn a browse into lunch.
The market suits families, couples and anyone looking for souvenirs, and it combines well with a walk along the Keyes Art Mile on Jan Smuts Avenue, where galleries, design shops and restaurants are clustered together. If you are staying in Rosebank or Sandton, it is one of the easiest ways to spend a Sunday morning.
Rosebank Sunday Market FAQs
When is the market open?
Every Sunday, usually from about 09:00 to 16:00.
Is there an entry fee?
No, entry is free.
Where exactly is it?
On the rooftop of Rosebank Mall at 50 Bath Avenue, Rosebank.
How do I get there by public transport?
Take the Gautrain to Rosebank station, a short walk from the mall.
Where do I park?
In the mall's rooftop parking on level 4, which leads straight into the market.
What can I buy?
Crafts, local design and fashion, vintage clothing, antiques, books, records and food.
Is there food?
Yes. Street food from many cultures, juices and fresh produce are sold.
How can I contact the organisers?
By phone on +27 72 243 8582 or by email at [email protected].