Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• The Otjomuise Live Arts Festival takes place at venues all across Windhoek until 22 October, featuring music, screenings, theatre, installations, murals and more. Admission is free.
• An exhibition by Petrus Amuthenu and Frans Uunona can be viewed at the Arts Association (122 Robert Mugabe Ave) until 3 November. On 20 October at 14:30 as part of the Otjomuise Live Arts Festival, the artists host a public talk on their journey of creating Public Art Murals.
• The Source – a solo exhibition by Tity Kalala Tshilumba – at the National Art Gallery can be viewed until 5 November.
• New beginnings - an exhibition of artworks by the College of the Arts graduates can be viewed at the National Art Gallery until 5 November.
Thursday 20 October
• 18:30 The Land Rover Owners Namibia, together with Motul and Cymot, host a talk on lubricants at the Old Wheelers Club in Windhoek. Info: 081 122 0222.
• 19:00 The Botanic Society's annual Tree Wards take place at the National Botanical Research Institute (8 Orban Street, behind WHS), where the Tree of the Year will be announced, along with introducing some living legend trees, presented by Barb Curtis. Info: 081 248 7362.
Friday 21 October
• 16:00 The Windhoek City Market presents Mike and the Harmonix at the Windhoek Country Club, with a tribute to Abba on Friday, and a 70s/80s rock show on Saturday from 12:00. Entrance: N$80 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 Ndako Nghipandulwa’s first solo exhibition Just Because opens at The Project Room. View until 5 November.
• 18:00 Pop up Cookout Fusion Feast at Muso's Cafe and Bar in Windhoek. Tickets: N$160, which includes a 3-course meal, live music, performances and a cash bar, available via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 22 October
• 06:30 Join in for a Secret Sunrise session at The Barn in Windhoek, with music from the 90s and 2000s. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 07:00 Multiple Sclerosis Awareness 5KM fun run / walk starting and ending at the SKW parking area. Entrance: N$50 per person. Registrations close on 20 October. Register at https://windhoekcityrunnersclub.com
• 12:00 Otjomuise Live Arts Festival (OLAF) market day. More details to follow.
• 12:00 Oktoberfest with live bands, food and games at the Smokey Mare in Windhoek.
• 14:00 Street Light album release party featuring Cassidy Karon and YoungstaCPT at the XS Lounge in Windhoek. Tickets: N$100 for phase 1, N$150 for phase 2 (via webtickets.com.na in advance) and N$200 at the gates. Info: 081 145 4884.
• 16:00 Congolese singer Koffi Olomide performs at the Independence stadium in Windhoek. Tickets: Starting from N$300 via webtickets.com.na
Sunday 23 October
• 09:00 Open day at HESS (Farm Goellschau) until 16:00. Info: [email protected] or 061 225 372.
Tuesday 25 October
• 19:00 "Disney Droom" by the children of the Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool takes place in the Andries du Plessis hall. Tickets available from the school office and cost N$30 for adults and N$10 for children. A second show takes place on the 26th.
Wednesday 26 October
• The Erongo Business and Tourism Expo takes place at the Walvis Bay Civic Centre until the 29th, featuring foreign embassies, manufacturers, kids play park and entertainment. Info & bookings: [email protected] or Desire Stevens at 081 285 2980.
Friday 28 October
• 06:00 Shake a can for cancer! Dress up, brand your street corner and make a difference! To participate, send your entry to [email protected].
• 10:00 Halloween mini market at the Little Paris Garden Cafe (12 Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Street). Come visit in your costume for a day of fun and trick or treating.
• 16:00 The annual Windhoek Gymnasium Christmas market and Fun Run takes place at the school grounds until 21:00. Food, drinks, games and water sports to enjoy.
• 18:00 Windhoek Oktoberfest at the SKW, with music by the Kirchdorfer Band (Germany), the Jägermeister Brass Cartel and local artists. The revelry continues on the 29th. Tickets: N$50 - N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 The Miss Copper 2022 beauty pageant takes place at the Benjamin Kheimseb hall in Tsumeb. Entrance: N$20. Info: 081 699 2379 or 081 146 0166.
• 19:30 Ovihambarere - a comedy show with Mark Kariahuua at the Village Garden in Windhoek. Tickets: N$199.95 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 SA's Karen Zoid performs at the MTC Done. Tickets: N$300 or N$800 (VIP admission) via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Baroque musicians Diego Leveric (lute) and Romes Jorge da Silva Junior (baroque flute), play pieces ranging from Bach to Brazilian on original baroque instruments at the Christuskirche. Entrance is free.
Saturday 29 October
• 07:00 Walk for Bibles 2022 starts at the Eros Primary School's sports field and covers 5km. Participation: N$100 per adult and N$50 per child (12+). Info: 083 333 7777/8 or [email protected]
• 09:00 Oktoberfest Zoo Market at the Haven Zoological Park in Kleine Kuppe until 17:00, with activities for young and old.
• 09:00 On a single Book Sprint day, in just 12 hours, volunteer creative teams work fast to create beautiful African children’s books that anyone can freely translate, print and distribute. Info: [email protected]
• 09:00 Hats & Roses in support of the Cancer Association, with guest performer Cordelia at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Theme: Soar on wings of hope. Dress: Flowers & Feathers. Tickets: N$500, available from 064 461 271 or [email protected]
• 10:00 Dunes Mall (Walvis Bay) birthday bash braai competition. Entry: N$200. Grand prize worth N$10 000 up for grabs! Live music by CJ Jacobs. Info: Jenovive at 064 209 619.
• 10:00 Swakop all-day market and Coastal Talent Show at Tiger Reef. Info: [email protected] for the talent show, or 081 129 0029 or [email protected] for stalls.
• 17:00 Amapiano all white long at DJ's Entertainment in Rehoboth, with lots of prizes up for grabs. DJ line-up to be announced. Tickets: N$70 via allevents.in/Windhoek
• 18:30 Halloween sundowner at The Barn in Windhoek. Tickets include a private Secret Sunset session, a free drink and wristbands to the Halloween Party at Club Mynt. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:30 Sphinxblik open air rock festival at this guestfarm outside Usakos, with performances by Akkedis, Die Toten Onkelz, Weissdorn, Echo Vision, Damn Right, Wicked World, Blinded by Thorns, Midnight Sun, Wakambi, Skinflint, As Night Fades, Desert Comet, Warren W., Riaan Smit and Mona & Angelique. Make a weekend of it! [email protected]
2 - 5 November
• The annual Windhoek Christmas Village takes place at Wanderers in Windhoek. Info: WhatsApp 081 563 4431.
Thursday 3 November
• 10:00 The ever-popular Kasi Vibe Festival (Vol 11) opens at the Sam Nujoma stadium and continues until Sunday. Info: 081 309 2315 or [email protected]
• 10:00 The annual Tourism Expo takes place at the SKW in Windhoek and continues until Saturday at 22:00. Tickets via eticket.my.na
• 18:00 Willem Botha make-up masterclass at Droombos. Tickets: N$500 via quicket.co.za
Friday 4 November
• 18:30 Oranjemund mayoral charity ball at the recreational club. Tickets: N$10 for a table of ten, or N$1500 per individual ticket. This is followed by the mayoral sport day on the 5th. Info 063 233 500 or [email protected]
• 18:30 Ballet Fantasies 2022, with excerpts from Clara and The Nutcracker and other pieces at the NPS Kulturaula. Tickets: Die Muschel at N$100 for adults and N$50 for children. A second show takes place on the 5th.
• 19:30 Gyzie and DJ Jazzy D are on the decks at the Rehoboth show grounds. Tickets: From N$100 via quicket.co.za
Saturday 5 November
• 08:00 The ever-popular Windhoek Boeremark / Farmer's Market takes place at the show grounds until 13:00. Entrance: N$5, children under 12 and pensioners free. Info [email protected] or 085 5551023.
• 09:00 Plastilon pop-up Christmas Market at 14 Diesel Street, Windhoek until 13:00.
• 18:00 The Golden Pair Awards take place at the Sam Nujoma stadium in Windhoek. Tickets: N$250 (general admission); N$650 (VIP) or N$1600 for 2 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:30 Art? A live painting art show takes place at the Village Garden in Windhoek. Tickets: N$130 for general admission, or N$170 for VIP via webtickets.com.na
• 19:30 Gyzie and DJ Jazzy D are on the decks at XS Lounge. Tickets: From N$100 via quicket.co.za
Rudi Claase / CAN Tour
Movember November with SA's Rudi Claase in support of the Cancer Association of Namibia. Performances are as follows:
• Tuesday 15 November: Die Dam, Gobabis
• Wednesday 16 November: Crocodile Farm, Otjiwarongo
• Thursday 17 November: NG Church Pionierspark, Windhoek
• Friday 18 November: Swakopmund town hall (next to Medi-Clinic)
Welcome drinks for all shows take place at 18:30 and the show starts at 19:00.
Tickets: N$180 in advance via webtickets.com.na or N$250 at the doors.
Limited golden circle tickets at N$350 are available for Gobabis and Otjiwarongo (50), and Windhoek and Swakopmund (100.
For more info, contact [email protected] or 061 237740.
Wednesday 16 November
• 19:30 As part of the Windhoek Woordfees, Amanda Strydom performs "Ongegrendel" at the NG Church Eros. Tickets: N$250 via Webtickets.com.na
Friday 18 November
• As part of the Windhoek Woordfees, Sandra Prinsloo performs "Spertyd" in the National Theatre. Tickets go on sale on 1 September.
• Join Pietman Geldenhuys & friends Inni Amphi at Midgard until the 19th, with the Radio Kalahari Orkes and Lianie May. Info: www.midgardnamibia.com
• 17:30 Spoegwolf performs at the SFC sport centre in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$300 - N$500 for general admission, and N$450 - N$700 for VIP admission via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 Adam, Eloff and Stefan Ludik perform at the Windhoek Summer Festival taking place at Wanderers. Tickets: N$200. Info: 081 358 2299 or 081 128 2020.
Saturday 19 November
• 09:00 Early Christmas shopping at Goanikontes. Book your stall at 064 405 979/6 or [email protected]
• 18:00 Animals by Night - Wild at Heart to the benefit of the SPCA at the Goethe Institute. Live music by Vaughn Ahrens, Olivia Amupala and Riaan Smit, along with an art slam with talented artists painting live. Tickets: N$150 (early bird until 15 November) from [email protected] or N$200 at the door.
• 20:00 Emo Adams and the Take Note Band perform at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$400 for general admission and N$450 for golden circle via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 26 November
• The Otjibamba Christmas Market takes place at the lodge outside Otjiwarongo, with food, clothing, gift and craft stalls. For more info, call 081 253 8387 or 081 287 7557.
• 08:30 Droombos Christmas Market until 14:30, featuring a variety of stalls for the perfect gift for someone special. For info or to book a stall, contact Meghan at [email protected]
• 5 Species Fishing Festival at Mile 4 Caravan Park, hosted by Rising Stars Christian Academy, with N$20 000 up for grabs for the biggest edible fish.
• 09:00 Jenny's Place Christmas Market, with Christmas decor, jewellery, handmade craft items, food, clothing and more until 14:00.
• 10:00 The Deep Dive seafood and wine festival takes place at the SKW in the capital.
Wednesday 30 November
• 09:00 The 7th Oranjemund Diamond Festival takes place at the rugby club until December 3rd. Info: 063 233 500