The Linden Market

Name: The Linden Market
Start: 2026-03-28
End: 2026-03-28
Location: Johannesburg Botanical Gardens and Emmarentia Dam

Saturday Mar 28 09:00–16:30 … Entrances at 45 Thomas Bowler St and on Olifants Rd, Emmarentia

The Linden Market promises two days of spring fun this September. Photo: The Linden Market.

Expect all sorts of delights at the Spring Edition of The Linden Market. Photo: The Linden Market.

The Linden Market tea garden. Photo: The Linden Market.

Originally held on Linden's main street, this festive pop-up market has long outgrown its original location and now takes place in nearby Emmarentia at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens. Spread over a large, contained area of the park, the market boasts more than 150 stalls plus a stage with live music.

Founded as a platform to promote local artists, designers and artisanal food producers,
The Linden Market has more than 150 stalls, plus live music. Photo: The Linden Market.

Founded to showcase local artists, designers, and artisanal food producers, The Linden Market (TLM) champions small businesses, ethically and sustainably sourced materials, and traditional craftsmanship. The market features dozens of stalls offering handcrafted items, unique fashion and décor, jewellery, and gifts, alongside a dedicated pre-loved/thrift section and dog/pet-friendly area fill wtih treats. Food lovers will enjoy a wide selection of gourmet stalls, as well as pop-ups serving local wines, bubbly, craft beers, and artisanal gin.

Want to know when the next edition of The Linden Market arrives? Mark your calendars:
Autumn Edition – Sat, Mar 28 – Sun, Mar 29, 2026
Winter Edition – Sat, May 30 – Sun, May 31, 2026
Spring Edition – Sat, Sep 26 – Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Festive Edition – Sat, Nov 28 – Sun, Nov 29, 2026

Colourful handbags encapsulate "Made with love, Bought with purpose" at The Linden Market. Photo: The Linden Market.

Secure parking is available at R20 per car nearby at Roosevelt High School on Thomas Bowler Street. This family event is pet-friendly, but please ensure your dog is on a leash at all times and that you clean up after them. There are water stations for thirsty pups situated throughout the market.

Gates open from 09:00 and close at 16:30. Online tickets are given preference for entrance, so book in advance to avoid the long queues (although they move pretty quickly). Book your tickets here.