About
Braamfontein’s famed Neighbourgoods Market venue is back! Now called 'The Playground' by
The Playground is a considered space, playing host to a regular entertainment space every Saturday with a variety of gourmet street food, cocktails, and live music performances and DJs.
Coming soon, Sunday will play host to live music performances and events. This is not just a market space – it is as focused on the visitor experience as it is on creating a platform for exceptional young talent in Joburg.
Activities at The Playground
Paint and sip
Discover your inner artist during this 2-hour creative workshop at The Playground Market in Braamfontein. We have three different creative ways for you to get involved. The options are:
Food and drink
Each week our handpicked artisan traders will serve delicious food, made fresh from local produce. Stay hydrated with some delicious fresh coconuts. Alcohol and cold drinks can be purchased from the bar upstairs.
Live music
Enjoy live music as you explore the inner city Market. We have a variety of talented musicians every Saturday.
Enjoy eating, drinking and looking over the iconic Nelson Mandela Bridge here at The Playground
Open every Saturday from 3rd Feb 2024 from 11am-7pm
Parking
There is limited parking in the area. Ride-share services are recommended
Hours
Saturday - 11am - 7 pm
Payment
This is a cashless venue. Entry, bar and traders will only accept card payments via a Yoco machine
Location
73 Juta Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001
Enter via De Beer Street
Entry
11 am - 12 pm - Free entry
12 pm - 7 pm - R20 payable at the door by card only
Children under 12 enter for free
Security & Lights
The Playground has on-site security during events and activations. We have backup power for when loadshedding kicks in.
Become a vendor at The Playground
