The Linden Market

Name: The Linden Market
Start: 2025-09-27
End: 2025-09-27
Location: Johannesburg Botanical Gardens and Emmarentia Dam

Saturday Sep 27 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 as a platform to promote local artists, designers, and artisanal food producers, The Linden Market (TLM) emphasises promoting small businesses, ethically and sustainably sourced materials, and artisanal techniques. In addition to dozens of stalls selling handcrafted items, unique fashion and décor, jewellery, and gifts, there's always a huge selection of delicious gourmet food stalls too, plus a variety of wines and bubbly, local craft beers, and craft gin pop-up bars.

This year, TLM marks a milestone – its 10th anniversary. The Spring Edition, taking place on Sat, Sep 27 – Sun, Sep 28 from 09:00 – 16:30, celebrates a decade dedicated to building a thriving community economy, where local makers, small businesses, and market lovers unite. Here's what’s in store for the Spring Edition of The Linden Market.

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

Expect a weekend-long celebration of all things local, artistic, and joyful. For this edition, TLM is hitting a high note (literally) with its first-ever anthem, We Build Together (Siyakhe Sonke). The One Plan Pet Insurance Dognation InstaBooth Experience is also landing, and it's tail-waggingly fabulous. There'll be three Insta-worthy sets – from poolside chic at Paw Springs to desert doggie Pupchella, and slobbery snuggles in the Pooch Smooch Booth. Dress your dog in their spring best for a chance to win during the ever-popular Doggy Fashion Show. Plus, snap and tag @oneplanpet and @thelindenmarket via Instagram, and you could also win paw-some prizes.

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.