Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently runningThursday 1 June
• 19:00 South African singer and actress Natasha van der Merwe (Susan in Suidooster), launches her latest music at the Windhoek Golf Club. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com
• 19:00 Theatre Sports - an interactive improvisation theatre game - takes place at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Tickets: N$50 at the door.
Johnny Cash Tribute Tour with Riaan Smit
• Friday 2 June: Tsumeb Golf Club
• Saturday 3 June: Otjiwarongo Swarthaakkraal
• Friday 9 June: Swakopmund Paintball Centre & Adventure Park
• Friday 30 June: Gobabis Sandune Game Lodge
• Friday 7 July: Windhoek, National Theatre
• Saturday 22 July: Wronsky Haus, Omaruru.
Tickets for all shows are available via webtickets.com.na or Pick n Pay stores.
Friday 2 June
• The Between a Rock and a Hard Place (BARHP) Festival takes place at Spitzkoppe, with performances by both local and international acts until the 4th. Don't miss the fun! Tickets available via www.barhp.com. Info: [email protected]. Admission for over 18s only.
• 09:00 Show Your Talent at the Independence Arena in Katutura. Continues on the 3rd. Tickets: N$50 - N$150 via webtickets.com.na
• 15:00 The Afrikaanse Taal- en Kultuurvereniging (ATKV) hosts their schools' "Applous" competition at the Dutch Reformed church in Eros. Primary school choirs perform from 15:00 to 17:30, and high school choirs from 18:15 to 20:00. Tickets: N$50.
• 18:00 John Rock Prophet performs at Godenfang restaurant in Walvis Bay. Tickets: N$190 in advance and N$240 at the doors. A N$400 ticket includes a snack platter and front-row seats.
• 18:00 The opening of See Me, featuring photography by Herbert Beck, Tireemukuru Toromba, Elmau Boois and Malakia Matias, takes place at The Project Room. View until 24 June.
• 19:00 SA’s Bobby van Jaarsveld performs at the Dutch Reformed Church Pionierspark with Natasha van der Merwe opening. Tickets in advance via webtickets.com.na or Pick n Pay stores: N$350 (golden circle) or N$250 for adults, N$150 for primary school children; or N$300 at the doors. Info: 081 288 2886.
• 19:00 Gazza teams up with the Namibian National Symphony Orchestra to bring together a variety of music genres. Tickets: N$320 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 3 June
• 08:00 A farmer's market takes place at the Windhoek showgrounds until 13:00. Next dates: 1 July, 29 July, 2 September, 7 October, 4 November, 2 December and 9 December (Christmas market). Entrance: N$5 for adults and children free. Info: 081 277 8766 or [email protected]
• 09:00 Potjiekos competition at Kamp Vrede in support of the Black Rhino Protection Fund. Info: 081 248 5500.
• 09:00 Winter Festival market day and barn dance at The Tannery (Elisenheim) until late. Stalls as from 09:00 with music by Alf Visser. Free entertainment for the kids. Entrance: N$10 per adult while children and pensioners are free. The barn dance and spit braai starts at 18:00. Tickets: N$250 via webtickets.com.na
• 09:00 The Kleine Kuppe Neighbourhood Watch hosts a community braai in the Lifestyle Centre parking area until 13:00. Come and support the team and find out more about what they are trying to accomplish while raising funds for their security camera project and security hub. Info: 081 757 0031.
• 10:00 Armae Party Venue outside Okahandja hosts a potjiekos competition. Info: 081 129 6905.
• 11:00 Area X Auto Festival at the Pionierspark sports ground. Tickets: N$50 - N$250 via webtickets.com.na
• 16:00 South African singer and actress Natasha van der Merwe (Susan in Suidooster), launches her latest music at Out of Nature country lodge. Tickets: N$150 via webtickets.com
• 18:00 FNB Ongwediva Whisky Show in the Queen's Hall at the Trade Fair Centre. Tickets: N$200 in advance via webtickets.com.na or N$250 at the doors.
• 18:00 Ixa, featuring The Cartel, perform at Berty's Landing in Windhoek. Entrance: N$60 at the gates.
• 18:00 John Rock Prophet performs at Vintage Pub & Grill in support of Justice for Animals. Tickets: N$100 via kudukey.com.
• 19:00 Comedy night at the Windhoek Country Club featuring SA's Schalk Bezuidenhout. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 SA's Mathys Roets performs at the Atlantic Villa Guesthouse in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$175 via webtickets.com.na which includes finger foods. A cash bar is available.
Saturday 10 June
• 09:00 Called to Purpose presents Brunch with Stacey Pinto, themed “Your Gift Will Make Room”, at The Village in Windhoek. Other speakers include Zenzi Awases (Zensi's), Lydia Jacobs (Karibu Flowers), Cheroldine Kanana (Cherol_K), Petrina Mwandingi (Kova), Colette Rieckert (Windhoek Gymnasium) and Emily Nikanor (Lavender Tales Bridals). Tickets: N$550. Info: (WhatsApp) 081 627 9224.
• 10:00 Potjiekos competition in support of National Disability Day at the Wanderers sports grounds in Pionierspark. Participation: N$2000 per team of four. Enter by 2 June. Info: 081 449 3786 or [email protected]
• 18:00 FNB Whisky Festival at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$250 via Webtickets/Pick n Pay or N$300 at the door.
Friday 16 June
• 18:00 Southern Star Party hosted by the Namibia Scientific Society at Gross Barmen until the 18th. Info: 081 219 2447; bookings: [email protected]
Küska Swakopmunder Karneval
• 22 June Royal Ball
• 23 June 1st International Evening
• 25 June 2nd International Evening
• 28 June 1st Büttenabend
• 30 June 2nd Büttenabend
• 1 July - Street parade & Kehraus
More information to follow!
Friday 23 June
• 19:00 The Namibian National Youth Orchestra Festival takes place in the National Theatre in Windhoek. Tickets: N$120 - N$150 via webtickets.com.na. A second performance takes place on Saturday.
Thursday 29 June
• 17:00 The MTC Wine Extravaganza takes place at the Windhoek Country Club and continues on Friday at 17:00. Tickets: N$175 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 30 June
• 18:00 DJ Vuyo one-man show taking his fans on a musical journey through his career at The Brewer's Market in Windhoek. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 1 July
• 09:00 Pop-up car boot sale in front of the Hotel Prinzessin Rupprecht until 13:00. Info: 064 412 540.
• 18:00 The final in the Kanaal 7 Talent Search takes place at Droombos. Info: 061 420 850.
Friday 7 July
• 18:00 The crowning of Miss Teen Namibia 2023 takes place at The MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$400 - N$1 000 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Riaan Smit brings a musical tribute to the American songwriter Johnny Cash to the National Theatre.
Saturday 8 July
• 18:00 The crowning of Miss Namibia 2023 takes place at The MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$400 - N$1 000 via webtickets.com.na
Thursday 27 July
• 10:00 Seawork Seafood Festival at the Olympia swimming pool in Windhoek until the 29th. Info and bookings: 081 245 9873
Friday 28 July
• The annual Biltong Festival takes place in Windhoek until 29 July. More details to follow