Let’s celebrate the beauty of Africa on 25 May! Market@theSheds will host this special occasion at their popular, monthly feast – providing a space where the rich traditions, new technologies, modern tastes, arts, music, and cultures of Africa can be showcased and celebrated. More importantly, where the message of peace, harmony, and unity can be experienced in an environment of diversity and social cohesion.


Venue: 012central, 381 Helen Joseph street, Pretoria CBD

Date: 25 May 2019

Time: 11h00 – 20h00


The line-up on stage is going to be epic and sure to get the dancing crowd going, sooner rather than later. Come and experience 1520 Music, Blue Gum Jazz Band, Soulblend, Simba, Mali Zulu and local legend Morayks. Dj ChievOsky will be pumping the music into the night.


Participating on the Day:With the “Creations, Cultures, and Tastes of Africa” theme of the Africa Day event, the aim is to showcase all facets of the continent – traditional, modern and innovative technology, art, design, fashion, food and music – the best of Africa’s rich cultures and innovative industries.


We’re inviting all African foodies, entrepreneurs, musicians, artists, singers, designers or poets to participate in this colourful event. Performance slots and activation stalls are available to book.

Contact us on market@thesocialmix.org for more details.More about the Market.


The Market@theSheds is the Capital’s most popular music, food and arts experience. It has the reputation of providing a vivacious entrepreneurial, arts, culture and design environment, where people can explore an authentic mix of cultures and art forms in a festive and inclusive atmosphere. It is very popular with the local and diplomatic community as well as visitors to the city, with an average of 1000 visitors per event. Expect 7 top-class local musicians and bands performing live on stage, a wonderful selection of gourmet street food, craft beer, wine, cocktails, more than 40 designers stalls – and the best vibe in Gauteng.
General access to the market is R 50 before 15:00 and R100 thereafter.
Don’t let the cold weather hold you back. Enjoy a beautiful day with friends at the market instead, celebrating our beautiful continent.
Market@theSheds offers excellent facilities including: • Free parking at 012central in Sisulu Street. (Overflow parking is available in the State Theatre.)• Outdoor and indoor seating accommodating big groups of friends and families, pre-booking available. • Kids entertainment area and jumping castles• Disabled facilities
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