Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• Yellow Submarine - a group exhibition by Chris Botha, Dewald Veldsman, Elisia Nghidishange, Heidi Louw, Hentie Burger, Kudzanai Katerere, Marianne Chapman, Tina Basson and Trudi Dicks, takes place at the Bellhaus Atelier & Galerie until 10 December.
• Unam graduates present their works at the National Art Gallery until 21 January 2023.
Thursday 1 December
• The Dome in Swakopmund hosts a Weihnachtsmarkt until 3 December. Info: WhatsApp 081 480 0928.
Friday 2 December
• 12:00 The annual Zambezi Bream festival takes place at the Katima Mulilo sports complex. Tickets: N$50 - N$1 000 via webtickets.com.na
• 16:00 Elisenheim Urban Village Night Market until 22:00. Info and stall bookings: 081 432 9086.
• 17:30 Tamasa Swakopmund Wine Show at the Strand Hotel. Continues on Saturday at 17:30. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:30 The last Secret Sunrise session of the year takes place at The Barn in Windhoek. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 Award-winning South African comedian and actor Riaad Moosa performs at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$350, which includes light snacks. Limited tickets are available via the PayBuddy app.
Saturday 3 December
• 07:00 The Sheiswow City Centre walk and picnic takes place at the Zoo Park in Windhoek. Explore the city centre while chatting with other women. Tickets: N$50 via webtickets.com.na
• 08:00 The Botanic Society hosts their monthly guided walk through Windhoek's botanic gardens. Books, cards, refreshments and other items will be on sale. Info 081 248 7362 or [email protected]
• 08:00 Christmas market Day at the Khomasdal Community Hall until 15:00, with food, crafts, gifts, a jumping castle and more. Book a stall at 081 257 5774.
• 08:00 Top Cheri kiddies concert and play day at the Doc Jubber fields in Windhoek. Tickets: N$50 via webtickets.com.na
• 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.
• 12:00 Train-ing Day - an epic party on a moving train with music by live DJs en route to a secret location, where everyone disembarks, takes part in a few games for fun, dances and has a good laugh. Tickets: N$300 - N$2700 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 Let's Wine & Kapana Ep 2 at Shisha Shine Car Wash in Windhoek. Tickets: N$300 via webtickets.com.na
Sunday 4 December
• 10:00 The annual Cosdef Christmas Market and student exhibition and sale takes place in Swakopmund, with live music, activities for the kids, food and a variety of stalls. Entrance is free. To book a stall (N$50), contact 081 150 5565.
5 - 10 December
• Untamed Adventures & Tours host the amazing 100km of the Namib Desert over four stages. Cost: N$6 234. Info: www.untamed.com.na; [email protected] or 081 295 3807.
Thursday 8 December
• 19:00 Human Rights Day charity concert by Elemotho at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre, in support of the National Federation of Persons with disabilities in Namibia. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 9 December
• 18:00 Christmas Beer Fest at the Brewer & Butcher in Swakopmund, with entertainment by Peter Wackel and Friends.
Saturday 10 December
• A Christmas Market takes place at the Vineta stadium in Swakopmund until Sunday. Info: 081 129 9233.
• 08:00 The 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 The Shed is back! Entrance is free, there's generous seating and secure parking. Open until 18:00, and again from 09:00 to 15:00 on 11 December. How to get there: around 30km from Windhoek on the B6 towards the international airport, directly opposite the turn-off to Dordabis. Info: [email protected]
• 16:00 The Windhoek Summer Festival with sensational amapiano duo Q-Mark and TpZee along with Namibia's top DJs perform at Independence Stadium in Windhoek. Tickets: N$150 (general admission) or N$300 (golden circle) via webtickets.com.na
• 16:00 A fundraiser for the Rhino Momma Project takes place at Sound Garden in Swakopmund, with performances by Andra Cilliers, Savannah & Adam, JP Actually, Sagarias Tsam, Janelle Botha, and Ang & Mona. Bookings: 081 622 2212.
Wednesday 14 December
• 18:00 The first Spectrum Awards - a pride red carpet event - takes place at the Theatre School in Windhoek. Theme: Shine Bright Like a Diamond. Dress: Formal in silver and white. Tickets: N$60 vai webtickets.com.na+
Wednesday 14 December
• 18:30 Trio Feminale presents 101 years of Astor Piazzolla at Leo's Garden Restaurant in Windhoek. Tickets: N$300. Info: 081 298 9889. Only 100 seats are available; a special dinner will be served after the show.
Thursday 15 December
• The annual Nedbank Swakop Food Festival takes place at the Amphitheatre until the 17th.
Friday 16 December
• The Fittest in the Namib 2022, hosted by Crossfit Swakopmund and Skeleton Coast Crossfit takes place until the 17th. Participation: N$1100 per team. Info: [email protected] or 081 856 1102 or enter here: https://cutt.ly/ENTRYFITN2022
• Swakopmund Street Fair in Daniel Tjongarero Avenue. Continues until the 17th. Info: 064 410 4100.
Saturday 17 December
• 11:30 Defenders of House coastal edition at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$100 - N$200 via webtickets.com.na
• The annual beach festival takes place at Langstrand. Info: Carel Rautenbach at 081 615 6718.
Sunday 18 December
• 19:00 Trio Feminale present 101 years of Astor Piazzolla at the Namib Primary School hall in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$200 and N$80 for kids under 14 (includes snacks and wine). Info and tickets: 064 405 814 or 081 124 1437.
Wednesday 21 December
• 19:00 Dr Victor and the Rasta Rebels perform live at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$250 (general admission) and N$350 (golden circle) via webtickets.com.na
Friday 23 December
• 11:00 Fact KM Rocks Fest, bringing artists, families, young entrepreneurs and SMEs together to showcase their innovative ideas through product marketing and sales, at the Katima Mulilo Sports Complex, and continues on the 24th. Tickets: N$70 - N$2 000 via webtickets.com.na
Wednesday 28 December
• The Sound of Summer concert takes place at Langstrand. Info: Carel Rautenbach at 081 615 6718.
Thursday 29 December
• 10:00 Mystique Carnival with carnival costumes at the Vineta north spofieldiled in Swakopmund until the 31st. Tickets: N$70 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 30 December
• 17:00 Evolve presents Carnival of Flames - a fire and dance visual extravaganza at the Paintball Centre & Adventure Park in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$150 in advance or N$200 at the gate for adults, and N$75 in advance or N$100 at the gate for under 18s. Children under 12 are free. Info: Zelda at 085 746 5757.
Saturday 21 January
• 17:00 Stars under the African Skies, with German singers Ireen Sheer, Tim Toupet and Patrick Lindner at Midgard. Tickets: N$600 (VIP) and N$400 (general admission) via Webtickets.com.na
3 - 5 March 2023
• Camp Rock - a 3-day rock festival extravaganza takes place at the Steinheim Game Farm, 45km from Windhoek, featuring local and international artists. Check out their Facebook page for more info, or contact [email protected] or visit www.campinginnamibia.com