Market on Main at Arts on Main
7.6Friend Score / 10#4 of 8 Markets & Food Halls in Johannesburg
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The Sunday food-and-design market inside Arts on Main, the heritage warehouse complex that kick-started the Maboneng precinct. Dozens of food, drink and design stalls plus galleries (William Kentridge's studio is upstairs). A friend sends you for the food and inner-city energy — with the caveat that you should Uber door-to-door and keep Sunday hours in mind: 10:00-15:00 only.
Key facts
| Hours | Sun–Sun 10:00–15:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Rea Vaya inner-city routes stop within a few blocks, but nearly all visitors take an Uber directly to Fox Street |
| Time needed | 1.5-3 hours |
| Best time to go | Sunday between 10:30 and 13:00, before popular stalls sell out |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.6/10- Value8.0
- iconic6.5
- Freshness9.2
- Crowd level6.0
- Authenticity8.0
- Accessibility6.0
Frequently asked questions
- Is there more than food at Arts on Main?
- Yes — it's a working arts complex with galleries, designer shops and studios, including William Kentridge's. Leave time to wander the courtyards and upper floors between snacks.
- Do stalls take cards?
- Most take cards or SnapScan, but a bit of cash helps with the smaller vendors. There's no fee to enter the market itself.
- When is Market on Main open?
- Sundays only, 10:00 to 15:00, inside Arts on Main at 264 Fox Street. Outside Sundays you can still visit Arts on Main's galleries and cafes, but the market stalls won't be there.
- Is Market on Main still running?
- Yes — it survived Maboneng's ups and downs and remains the precinct's weekly anchor. Multiple current listings confirm it runs every Sunday.
- Is Maboneng safe for visitors?
- The block around Arts on Main is managed and fine on market Sundays, with security and a big crowd. The surrounding inner city is not for wandering, so take an Uber to the entrance and back — don't walk in from downtown.
- What food can I expect at Market on Main?
- Dozens of stalls spanning South African, Ethiopian, Indian, Asian and vegan food, plus craft drinks, coffee and baked things. Most dishes land well under what you'd pay at Rosebank's market.
- How does it compare to Rosebank Sunday Market?
- Market on Main is smaller, edgier and more local-feeling, in a far more interesting building; Rosebank is bigger, easier and more tourist-comfortable. If you only do one and don't mind Ubering downtown, do this one.
- Is Market on Main family-friendly?
- Very — the courtyard layout gives kids room to move, and Sundays draw families along with the creative crowd. It's calmer than the party end of Fox Street.
Nearby in Ask Johannesburg
- MabonengNeighborhood0.03 km · 0 min walk
- Maboneng PrecinctAttraction0.06 km · 1 min walk
- Maboneng Bioscope MarketMarket0.06 km · 1 min walk
- Pata PataRestaurant0.12 km · 2 min walk
- The Troyeville HotelRestaurant1.12 km · 14 min walk
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