Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• Tsamma Time, an exhibition by the Omba Arts Trust, can be viewed at the National Art Gallery until Saturday.
• Bowled Over - a group exhibition of handcrafted pottery - takes place at the Bellhaus Gallery in Windhoek until Saturday.
• A Thin Line, an exhibition by Namibian-born, South African-based artist Lisette Forsyth can be viewed at The Project Room until 7 October.
Thursday 21 September
• 19:00 The Botanical Society hosts an illustrated talk by Herta Kolberg in the lecture room of the National Botanic Research Institute (Orban Street).
Friday 22 September
Roof of Africa presents the Roof Festival during the Windhoek show.
- Friday 22: Oteya & Band
- Saturday 23: Adora
- Sunday 24: George Longane
- Monday 25: Berthold Mbinda
- Tuesday 26: Open mic night for new artists
- Wednesday 27: Vaughn Ahrens & Band
- Thursday 28: The Ells (fireworks at 20:00)
- Friday 29: The Ells
- Saturday 30 at 13:00 - 18:00 George Longane
- Saturday 30: Riaan Smit
All shows take place from 18:00 - 21:00, unless otherwise stated.
Friday 22 September
• 17:00 Beach Blaze fire show and live music at Tiger Reef in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$50 in advance or N$75 at the doors. VIP tickets: N$200, which includes a snack platter, a glass of bubbly and a VIP table. Tickets available at Tiger Reef.
• 18:00 Gin & Jazz at the Lemon Tree Coffee Shop, with live music by Gareth Harvey. Tickets: N$20
• 19:00 SAKOV hosts an organ recital with Isabelle van Rensburg in die Dutch Reformed Church Pionierspark, featuring Hans-Peter Drobisch, the Camerata Singers, Hermien Coetzee and Ebbie Becker. Tickets: N$100 for adults and N$60 for pensioners and scholars, available at the doors.via webtickets.com.na or N$40 at the doors.
• 19:00 SA's Loufi live at MYNT. Tickets: N$100 - N$350 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 23 September
• 08:30 Yellowstone Trails spring market on the outskirts of Ludwigsdorf. Join in for a day filled with wine tastings, gin tastings, craft beer, hand-picked vendors, fresh produce, various food choices, music, face painting, jumping castles and more. Tickets: N$20 for adults and N$10 for children 7 and up. Info: 081 230 6776.
• 09:00 Walvis Bay Senior Citizen fun day at the Kuisebmund Secondary School sports field, with boeresport, egg & spoon, soccer, and much more. Entrance is free! Info 081 576 9690.
• 18:00 Spring Serenade - choirs in concert - with the Windhoeker Männerchor and the Camerata Vocale Ensemble at De Kayak. Tickets: N$100 for adults and N$50 for adults, which includes a welcoming drink. Light meals and a cash bar will be available. Info: Caroline Daub at 081 467 6900.
• 18:30 Join in a night of fun and laughter with South African comedian Pietman Geldenhuys at The Village Garden in Windhoek. Tickets: N$250 via webtickets.com.na. Food and drinks will be on sale.
• 19:00 SA's Loufi performs at Sound Garden in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$200 in advance or N$300 at the doors.
Tuesday 26 September
• The Annual NamPort Maritime Week takes place at NamPort until the 30th.
Wednesday 27 September
• 07:00 The Women and Agriculture Summit takes place in the National Theatre in Windhoek until the 28th at 18:00. Tickets: N$195 via quicket.co.za
Thursday 28 September
• 19:00 The Upper Swakop Basin Management Committee presents a position statement on water management in Central Namibia at the Namibia Scientific Society.
Friday 29 September
• The 22nd annual Fish Eagle Rally takes place until 1 October at the Jan Wilken Stadium in Walvis Bay. Weekend entry: N$300 or N$50 on Friday and N$100 on Saturday. Info: [email protected] or 081 896 4050 or 081 247 6535.
• 09:00 The SB09 Music Festival takes place at the Unam stadium until the 30th, featuring a variety of local artists. Tickets: N$40 - N$1500 via webtickets.com.na
• 17:00 Good Food Market at The Village in Eros, with high-end products in a relaxing atmosphere. Tickets: N$30 - N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 John Rock Prophet performs at the Sound Garden in Swakopmund.
• 18:00 Ehangano concert by Ally Tobias at the NG Church Eros. 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 the Savannah Afros. Tickets: N$100 in advance and N$120 at the doors.
• The Walvis Bay Backyard Tenants host a fundraiser at Independence Beach until the 30th. Info: 081 388 4314.
Saturday 30 September
• 08:00 Spring Market at Droombos estate until 14:00. Entrance: N$20 for adults; N$10 for children under 13; pensioners and kids under 5 free.
• 09:00 A Food Fair takes place at the Walvis Bay Civic Centre. Info: 064 2013 234.
• 09:00 Oktoberfest at the Armae venue on the outskirts of Okahandja. Info: 081 129 6905.
• 09:30 Future Females Windhoek hosts a small business expo at Wanderers in Windhoek. Tickets: N$90 - N$110 via webtickets.com.na. Apply for a stall via https://bit.ly/FFBusinessExpo2023Application
• 10:30 Yenda Summer Festival at the Katima Sports Complex, featuring a variety of musicians and music genres in a series of live performances. Tickets: N$60 via webtickets.com.na
• 11:00 Checkers Bridal Couple of the Year competition final at Maerua Mall, in front of Mr Price Clothing until 12:00.
• 11:00 Wernhil fashion show featuring wearable summer trends. Tickets: N$170 via webtickets.com.na. Info: https://wernhil.com
• 16:00 Night Market at the Swakopmund Entertainment Centre until 22:00. Info: 081 810 2629 or [email protected]
• 17:00 Hope in God's Promises gospel show at The Zoo Park in Windhoek with performances by various artists. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 Theo Watt (former Rockets frontman) & The Legacy from SA perform at the Windhoek Country Club, with Namibian supporting acts The Weekend Band, Gyzie and JD Waxa. Tickets: N$250 – N$600 via webtickets.com.na
Tuesday 3 October
• 20:00 SA's Jan Blohm performs at Two Oceans in Walvis Bay. Tickets cost N$200 in advance and N$250 at the doors. Golden Circle tickets cost N$350. Info:
Wednesday 4 October
• 19:00 SA's Jan Blohm performs at the Sound Garden in Swakopmund, with a second performance on Thursday, 5 October.
Thursday 5 October
• 10:00 Kasi Vibe Festival Vol 12 at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek until the 8th. Info: [email protected]
Friday 6 October
• 17:00 The Healing Vocals Choir perform at the Zoo Park in Windhoek. Tickets: N$50 - N$150 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 SA's Jan Blohm performs at Kamp Vrede outside Windhoek, along with openers Andre Havenga, Jacob & Taylor, and JYED. A second performance takes place on the 7th. Tickets: N$200 and up.
Saturday 7 October
• The Sphinxblick open-air rock festival takes place at Farm Sphinxblick until the 8th, with performances by Roadhouse Blues, Crimson House, Weissdorn, Wicked World, Akkedis, Amberscape, ANF, Jacob & Taylor and others. Tickets: N$880 (which includes camping for the weekend); kids u/14 are free. Info: [email protected]
• 08:00 A farmer's market takes place at the Windhoek showgrounds until 13:00. Next dates: 4 November, 2 December and 9 December (Christmas market). Entrance: N$5 for adults and children free. Info: 081 277 8766 or [email protected]
• 09:30 Join the Sanlam Hats & Roses breakfast in support of the Cancer Association at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$650 or N$1 000 (VIP) which includes a light meal. Theme: Hats, Roses & Butterflies. Info: 061 237 740.
• 11:00 The Atlantis Oktoberfest takes place at the sports club in Walvis Bay until late, with live music, stalls and fun games!
• 11:00 Chillz with Twaps - TikTok edition at the old XS Lounge in the southern industrial area. Tickets: N$50 - N$200 via webtickets.com.na
• 11:00 Oktoberfest at the Swakopmund Paintball Centre.
• 12:00 Family Oktoberfest at the Goethe Institute in Windhoek, with craft beer, live music, games and German cuisine. Tickets: N$30.
• 16:00 The annual Windhoek Jazz Festival takes place at Vegkop (WHS), featuring Jonathan Butler, Savannah Afros, The Yesterdaye, Suzy Eises, Erna Chimu, Esme Songbird, Naja and Bonganisoul. Tickets: From N$30o via Webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 Mayoral fundraising gala at the Walvis Bay town hall. Call 064 2013 234 for more info.
Wednesday 11 October
• 19:00 SA's Akkedis performs at the Sound Garden in Swakopmund.
Friday 13 October
• 16:00 The Kalkrand Farmer's Association hosts a braai competition at the Mariental showgrounds and continues until the 14th. Theme: 'n Boer maak 'n plan. Info: 081 275 5520 or [email protected]
• 18:30 Dîner en Blanc wine, dine and dance at the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre. Tickets: N$650, which includes a 3-course meal and entertainment.
• 19:00 Halloween party with The Yesterdaye at the Sound Garden in Swakopmund.
Saturday 21 October
• 09:00 Tea Party 4 Hope in support of the Cancer Association of Namibia at the Doc Jubber Fields in Windhoek. Tickets: N$400 via webtickets.com.na
• 09:30 The Santam Hats & Roses women's gala morning takes place in Swakopmund at the MTC Dome. Tickets: N$650 and N$1 000 for VIP, which includes a light meal. Theme: Hats, roses and butterflies. Tickets are available from the Cancer Association of Namibia’s PayToday platform. Info: 064 461 271
• 16:00 German beer festival with Gert Meyer at the Sound Garden in Swakopmund.
Wednesday 25 October
• The Erongo Business & Tourism Expo takes place at the Walvis Bay Civic Centre until the 28th. Info: 081 285 2980.
• The Sport Expo and Conference takes place at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund, concluding with the NASA Sport Awards on the 28th. Info: 081 211 2793.
Friday 27 October
• The annual Oktoberfest takes place at the SKW and continues on the 28th. More details to follow!
• 19:00 The Wolfshack in Windhoek hosts a Halloween Party until 23:00, with entertainment by DJ Musketeer. Entrance is free.
Saturday 28 October
•07:00 The annual Walk for Bibles event hosted by the Bible Society takes place at Wanderers Sports Ground in Pionierspark. Info: 083 333 7778 or [email protected]
• 09:00 Youth bash with Rotas the Rapper at Jubilee Ministries in Rehoboth. The day starts with a breakfast meet & greet. Tickets: N$50. This is followed by a live show at 18:00. Tickets: N$50 for kids and N$100 for adults. Info: 081 710 6620.
• 18:00 Adoration HC and friends in concert recording at the Top Deck parking at the Windhoek municipality. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 FOE presents Fright Night Halloween Party at NIMMS restaurant in the Independence museum. Tickets: N$60 - N$1 500 via webtickets.com.na
Monday 30 October
• The annual Windhoek Christmas Village takes place at Wanderers until 3 November. Info: 081 563 4431. Apply before 1 September.
Wednesday 1 November
• 18:00 The MTC Windhoek Fashion Week opens at the NamPower Convention Centre and continues until the 4th. Tickets: From N$200 via webtickets.com.na
Thursday 2 November
• 19:00 "Laerskool Noord" - a comedy in Afrikaans hosted by the Windhoek Woordfees at Droombos Estate. Tickets: N$250 via eticket.my.na
Friday 3 November
• 18:00 Halloween Horror Night with ANF and Amberscape at Muso's in Windhoek. Tickets: N$100 (discounted when dressed to scare!).
• 19:00 "Laerskool Noord" - a comedy in Afrikaans hosted by the Windhoek Woordfees at the Walvis Bay Private School. Tickets: N$250 via eticket.my.na
• Camp Rock takes place at Farm Monte Christo - 30km north of Windhoek - until the 5th. Keep an eye on social media for more info.
Saturday 4 November
• Mabaruli Cycling Events hosts a social challenge from Windhoek to Stofpad. Info: [email protected] or 081 821 8659.
• Sekelbos Tops Festival in Otjiwarongo, with fun for young and old. More info to follow.
• 12:00 Private School Session with SA's Kelvin Momo and various local artists at the WHS Vegkop. Tickets: N$150 - N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 11 November
• 08:00 Finkenstein Christmas Bush Market, with entertainment for the whole family until 14:00. Info: 081 477 3041.
• 11:00 Rockaz reunion at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek. Tickets: N$30 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 18 November
• 18:30 Channel 7 hosts their 30th gala dinner at the Windhoek Country Club. Info: 061 420 850.
Saturday 25 November
• 14:00 AfroSol Festival - One mic stand spoken word and poetry at Palm Tree Park in Windhoek. Tickets: N$120 - N$200 via webtickets.com.na
• 17:00 The Restoration Concert at the Hage Geingob stadium in Windhoek. Tickets: N$200 - N$250 via webtickets.com.na