Rosebank Sunday Market
7.3Friend Score / 10#6 of 8 Markets & Food Halls in Johannesburg
Known forsunday marketrooftop marketfood trucksvintage clothes
The big, easy Sunday market on the Rosebank Mall rooftop — food trucks, crafts, vintage clothes and live buskers, every Sunday 09:00-16:00 with free entry. A friend sends you here for a low-effort, Gautrain-accessible Sunday. Caveat: it's the most touristy of Joburg's markets, and the curio stalls quote tourist prices — haggle.
Key facts
| Hours | Sun–Sun 09:00–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Gautrain Rosebank station, about a 5-minute walk |
| Time needed | 1.5-2.5 hours |
| Best time to go | Sunday 09:30-11:30, before the lunch crowd and midday sun on the open rooftop |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.3/10- Value7.0
- iconic6.0
- Freshness9.2
- Crowd level5.0
- Authenticity6.5
- Accessibility9.5
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rosebank safe for this?
- This is one of the most comfortable outings in Joburg — mall security, a Gautrain link and busy streets. Normal city awareness is all you need.
- Can I haggle at the craft stalls?
- Yes, and you should — opening prices on curios assume tourists. Friendly negotiation is expected; aim politely lower and settle somewhere in the middle.
- Is it shaded? What about rain?
- It's an open rooftop with gazebo stalls, so midday summer sun and highveld thunderstorms both bite. Go in the morning and keep an eye on the sky between roughly November and March.
- When is the Rosebank Sunday Market on?
- Every Sunday, 09:00 to 16:00, on the rooftop parking level of Rosebank Mall at 50 Bath Avenue. Entry is free; you only pay mall parking if you drive.
- How do I get to the Rosebank Sunday Market without a car?
- Gautrain to Rosebank station, then a five-minute walk to the mall — it's the single easiest market to reach in Johannesburg. Take the mall escalators or lifts up to the rooftop level.
- Is the market good for eating lunch?
- Decent rather than destination — expect boerewors rolls, curries, paella-style pans, sweets and good coffee. If food is your main mission, Market on Main in Maboneng is the stronger Sunday.
- What's actually at the market?
- A big spread of food stalls and trucks, African crafts and curios, vintage and new clothing, books, plants and live music. It skews craft-and-curio heavier than the food-first markets.
- Do the stalls take card?
- Almost all of them, plus SnapScan and Zapper. A little cash helps for haggled craft purchases where a round number seals the deal.
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