Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• An Ode to the Masters can be viewed at the National Art Gallery until 29 April. The collection is described as a rich cache of artistic work by seasoned creatives reflecting their respective journeys.
WIKA '23
• Thursday 30 March: First international evening. Tickets: N$250
• Friday 31 March: Second international evening. Tickets: N$250
• Saturday 1 April: JuKa youth carnival. Tickets: N$70.
All events at the SKW, unless otherwise stated.
Thursday 30 March
• 09:00 Okahandja Youth Festival at the Nau-Aib sports stadium until 1 April. Info: 081 213 9181 or 081 632 6706.
• 10:00 The next instalment of the Kasi Vibe Festival takes place at the Sam Nujoma stadium in the capital until Sunday. Info: [email protected] or 081 309 231.
• 18:30 Descending into gloom - a solo exhibition by Alex Bracht at the Namibian Arts Association. View until 20 April.
Friday 31 March
• 16:00 Grootfontein Museum Easter Market. Come and stroll through the courtyard while enjoying arts, crafts, foods and drinks. Entrance: N$50.
• 18:00 The Cancer Association of Namibia celebrates its 55th anniversary with a gala ball at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$550 per person or N$1 000 per couple available via [email protected] or 061 237 740.
• 18:00 The Elisenheim community church hosts a night market at the Urban Village. Pre-order pancakes (4 for N$25 or chicken wraps at N$35) from 081 122 4110.
• 18:00 Bukalo Stories by Lynette Musukubili opens at The Project Room and can be viewed until 25 April.
• 18:00 King Tee Dee's birthday bash at Club Temperature in Khomasdal. Tickets: N$50 until 22:00, thereafter N$150 - N$1500 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 The Roadhouse Blues Band performs at the Steampunk Lounge (Mendoza Park, 128 Calcium Street, Prosperita). Enjoy the "soft opening" with a new whisky lounge and laid-back blues. Please bring your own drinks, and entrance is free.
• 19:00 The search is on for the next Ma/Gaisa star in the National Theatre. Tickets: N$250 - N$350 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 This month's edition of Acoustic Friday at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre features Zingerwingz. Tickets: N$60 in advance and N$80 at the doors.
• 19:00 The Brothers Remedy with Riaan Smit and Gareth Harvey perform at Sound Garden in Swakopmund.
• 19:45 The Rise, The Fall, The Soul (RTE Records documentary) is screened at Ster Kinekor at the Grove Mall. Tickets: N$150 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 1 April
• 06:30 Secret Sunrise Windhoek sunset soundscapes at The Village. Tickets: N$120 via webtickets.com.na
• 07:00 Sonja's Kitchen Easter Market in Tsumeb until 15:00.
• 08:00 Farmer's market / Boeremark at the Windhoek showgrounds until 13:00. Info: 081 277 8766 or [email protected]. Next dates: 29 April, 3 June, 1 July, 29 July, 2 September, 7 October, 4 November, 2 December and 9 December.
• 08:00 Courtyard Grootfontein Table Market, with fresh baked products, fruit, veggies, used closing, crafts and more. Book a table for N$50. Info: 081 258 7328.
• 10:00 Big Ben performs at the grand opening of Towerbos (Daan Viljoen Road, 7km from Otjomuise road block). Towerbos bus available; call 081 269 5208. Show starts at 16:00. Tickets: N$150 at the gates.
• 18:00 Andries Botha performs at the Okahandja Golf Club. Tickets: N$250 (includes food, kiddies entertainment, beer tent, prizegiving and golf) available from 081 349 9297.
• 19:30 Drag Night Namibia presents their second performance of the year - You Got Served - at The Loft. Tickets: N$120 via webtickets.com.na or N$150 at the doors, or book a table via [email protected].
Wednesday 5 April
• 18:00 Cutting the flame of curiosity - a ceramics and collage exhibition by Andrea Horsthemke and Anne Lacheiner-Kühn at the Bellhaus Atelier & Gallerie until 13 May.
• 19:00 As part of their Sunshine Tour, Neon Dreams, Coleman Hell and the Saxby Twins perform at Sound Garden in Swakopmund. More info to follow in due course.
Thursday 6 April
• 12:00 Aymos & Young Stunna perform at the UNAM sports field. Tickets: N$100 - N$500.
• 18:00 Neon Dreams performs live @ MYNT as part of their Sunshine Tour. Tickets: N$290 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 7 April
• 08:00 Namibia Music & Art Festival at the Walvis Bay municipal parking until Sunday. Tickets: N$40 - N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 14:00 Easter neighbourhood market at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre, with arts & crafts, live performances, street food, wine and bubbly, and live performances.
• 19:00 Neon Dreams performs live @ MYNT as part of their Sunshine Tour. Tickets: N$290 via webtickets.com.na
7 - 10 April
• The Namibian Burn is a cultural and art event that follows the principles of the Burning Man festival and takes place in the Kalahari near Blumfelde. You will need to be self-reliant! Tickets start at N$400 via quicket.co.za
Saturday 8 April
• AllInNation Festival at Independence stadium in Windhoek, featuring local and international music. Tickets: N$350 - N$6 000 via webtickets.com.na
• 10:00 Rundu Easter Festival with arts, entertainment, music, food and drinks at Sisindi Lodge. Tickets: N$50 - N$350 via webtickets.com.na
• 10:00 Swakopmund Night Market Easter edition at the Tiger Reef until 20:00. Info: 081 129 0029 or [email protected]
• 11:30 Zambezi Bream Easter Festival at the Katima Mulilo sports complex until Sunday Tickets: N$50 - N$550.
Friday 14 April
• Kalkfeld 2023 Agri Mega Day with exhibitions and demonstrations, followed by a family day, fun run & ride, exhibitions and a game auction on the 15th. Entrance: N$50, u/12s free. Info and registration: 081 203 1773 or [email protected]
Sunday 16 April
• 17:00 Italian duo Sello & Canino present a flute and piano concert hosted by the Italian Cultural Institute of Pretoria in the National Theatre of Namibia. Entrance is free.
Saturday 22 April
• 14:00 SA’s Riaan Benade performs live at Presley's Lounge in Windhoek. Tickets: N$350 - N$3500 (VIP table for 4). Info and bookings: 081 261 8142.
Friday 28 April
• The City of Windhoek hosts the /Ae//Gams arts & cultural festival at the municipality’s upper parking until the 29th. Info: 061 290 2588 or [email protected]. Applications by musicians, crafters, food vendors, actors, cultural groups and more can apply via www.cityofwindhoek.org.na or visit the municipality's social media pages.
Saturday 29 April
• Seagulls Potjie Festival at Windpomp 14, with a flea market, food stalls, wine tasting and a play area for the kids. Info [email protected] or 081 127 4435.
Saturday 6 May
• 11:00 Wobbly Wine Warrior race at the Midgard Estate. Enjoy a fun market with food, wine, gin and entertainment. Participation: Teams of four: N$1 200 per team (N$300 per person). Entries close on 28 April. Info: midgardnamibia.com
• 12:00 Sound4Sight music festival featuring Fokofpolisiekar takes place at the Smokey Mare in Windhoek. Tickets: N$250 - N$350 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 13 May
• 08:00 Finkenstein Bush Market at the estate on the outskirts of Windhoek, with entertainment for the whole family until 13:00. Entrance is free. Info: 081 477 3041.
• 19:00 Dr Victor and the Rasta Rebels perform at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$300 (general admission) and N$400 (golden circle) via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 27 May
• 08:00 Droombos Market until 14:00 with a variety of stalls, horse rides and more. Info: 081 409 2614 or email [email protected]
• 10:00 Die Heuwels Fantasties and Jo Black perform at the Doc Jubber Hockey field. Tickets: eticket.my.na
• It's bigger, it's better and it's back! It’s the Otjiwarongo 4x4 "Vasbyt" at the Paresis showgrounds! Info 0881 248 1190 or 081 124 7184.