Kuier@TheCastle – the Saturday outdoor market unpacked

200+ vendors, 13 workshops, free safe parking and more

Last updated: Tuesday, 18 February 2025 

Kuier@TheCastle’s February edition, which celebrates one year of Kuier, is all about the theme of love. There’s Valentine’s-themed workshops where you can make crochet hearts, cupcake love candles, heart cookies, and more. Or browse goods from over 200 vendors. Here’s our 10 reasons to go to the CBD’s biggest family artisanal market. 

1. MEET ALL KINDS OF CAPETONIANS THERE 

It’s a warm and creative gathering of people from all walks of life. They bring along their families to enjoy shopping from artists and artisans and listen to the stories of the makers while their kids get creative and enjoy a host of activities. 

Get a taste of what the market is like: 

2. IT'S AN ARTISANAL GIFT MARKET

February’s theme is fitting, as you can celebrate the love for Cape Town’s creative talent at Kuier. It’s a vibrant marketplace showcasing handcrafted homeware, fashion, art, and accessories by some of the city’s most talented artisans and designers.

Kuier@TheCastle will be the CBD's biggest gift market. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

3. 200+ VENDORS 

There’s a smorgasbord of over 200 vendors with interesting stories, including jewellery and textile designers, like Whimsical Collection, who do dreamy prints. Kingsdale Emporio, with their tongue-in-cheek, conversation-starter statement socks, has a stall too. 

Plus, you can join a drumming session and learn how to flamenco dance!

After browsing you can flop down on the giant bean bags. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

4. THERE’S A FREE WORKSHOP  

The Craft and Design Institute is hosting a free diffuser workshop. You’ll get to make your own wooden bead diffuser with an aromatherapy oil of your choice. A sweet little gift for yourself or someone special.

Both kids and adults love the workshops. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

5. FREE CASTLE ENTRY ON MARKET DAYS

You’ll also get access to all the museums and exhibitions at the 385-year-old Castle of Good Hope. Like the Koena Art Institute, a gallery of the indigenous art, where you can see Khoisan art, film screening and the phenomenal Fired Exhibition of ceramics.

The market is shaded and there’s comfy bean bags scattered everywhere. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

6. EXPLORE THE STALLS & THE CASTLE 

The market opens at 10am and closes at 4pm. People tend to stay for a couple of hours, wandering from stall to stall and into the nooks and crannies of the Castle. The market is in the square under stretch tents, and there’s a harvest table and comfy bean bags scattered everywhere.

There's live music too. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

7. WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES 

Besides the love-themed ones, there’s also workshops where you can try drumming, flamenco dance, make African pop art, handpaint tote bags, craft micro-mosaic jewellery and even paint your own shoes. And kids will love the bead workshop (for children four and up). 

There’s creative workshops for all ages and a dedicated Kids Creative Corner. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

8. FREE ENTRY FOR KIDS UNDER 7 

Bring the whole family: Kids under seven get in for free, and it's R15 for pensioners (and students). For everyone else, it’s just R30.

With affordable entry prices, you can spend the whole day out with the family. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

9. FOOD TRUCKS: BAGELS, CAPE MALAY & MORE 

This month you can look forward to Ty’s Bagels, Cape Malay, the Flaming Spud, delicious burgers from Ground Culture, fresh juices from Speedo Juice, fabulous lemonade from Little Lemons and a selection of local gins.

There's lots of seating to grab after you've gotten your food. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

10. SECURE & FREE PARKING 

It’s easy access to the Castle’s onsite parking via Darling Street, there’s a side pathway from the parking directly to the main entrance. Arrows and signage on the street poles will guide you to the parking. Plus there’s plenty of security.  

Parking is easily accessible via Darling street entrance, there’s a side pathway. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

FEBRUARY MARKET – ALL INFO 

Date: Saturday 22 February 2025
Time: 10am to 4pm
Entry fee: Adults R30, children and pensioners R15, children under seven enter free
Buy tickets: At the entrance and online via Quicket
Parking: Secure free parking via the Darling Street entrance
Location: Castle of Good Hope, Darling Street, Cape Town
Read more: Via their website

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