Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• 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 5 October
• 18:00 Omusimanekwa John, an exhibition in honour of the late John Muafangejo opens at the National Art Gallery and can be viewed until 11 November.
• 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
• 17:00 The First Friday Neighbourhood Night Market takes place at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre until 22:00, with live performances, craft beer, street food and artisinal goods. Entrance: N$50.
• 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.
• 11:00 Join the Omba Gallery at the Namibia Craft Centre for the opening of Christmas in the Sand, a collection of work by Susi Asmus, Margit Calegari and Nockels Werner. View until 31 October.
• 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
• 18:00 The Project Room presents This Moment, an exhibition by students of the Barbara Böhlke Art School for the benefit of young cancer patients. View until 21 October.
• 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 14 October
• 12:00 Flamingo Villas in Walvis Bay hosts a Pink Ribbon High Tea in support of the Cancer Association of Namibia. Tickets: N$350. Info: 064 205 631.
Wednesday 18 October
• 18:30 Don’t miss the sculptor's meet & greet at the Namibian Arts Association in Windhoek. Come meet like-minded people to share your ideas and experiences and help shape the growing Namibian Arts Industry.
Thursday 19 October
• 19:00 Space Talk on cosmic rays with Mathieu de Naurois at the Namibia Scientific Society.
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.
• 11:00 Summer Sizzle at Presley's Lounge in Windhoek, featuring Jessica Ashley, Gareth Harvey, JP Kotze, Lin-Mari, Johnny Louw, Gloria Del Mar, Riaan Smit, The Yesterday, The Ells, and YD Fresh. Tickets: N$120 via webtickets.com.na
• 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 take place at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund, concluding with the NASA Sport Awards on the 28th. Info: 081 211 2793.
• 19:00 The National Ballet School presents The Nutcracker in the National Theatre until the 28th. Tickets: N$180 (cash or PayToday), available at St George's Church Hall (Conradie Street) Monday to Thursday from 13:00 to 17:30.
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 Swakopmund International Trade Expo takes place at the Vineta sports stadium until November 4th. Info: [email protected]
• The annual Windhoek Christmas Village takes place at Wanderers until 3 November. Info: 081 563 4431. Apply before 1 September.
Windhoek Woordfees
• 1 November at 18:00 Liefdesbriewe in Swakopmund at the MTC Dome. Tickets: N$150
• 1 November at 20:00 Marion Holm in Swakopmund at the MTC Dome. Tickets: N$250
• 2 November at 19:00 Laerskool Noord at Walvis Bay Private School. Tickets: N$250
• 3 November at 18:30 Liefdesbriewe at the Droombos Red Gallery. Tickets: N$150
• 3 November at 20:00 Laerskool Noord at the Droombos Black Barn. Tickets: N$250
• 3 November at 20:00 Joshua na die Reën at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$250
• 4 November at 10:00 ATKV Tienertoneel at the Droombos Black Barn. Tickets: N$50
• 4 November at 11:00 Poppekas with oom Rias in the Droombos gardens. Tickets: N$50
• 4 November at 11:00 Skrywersgesprekke at the Droombos Red Gallery. Tickets: N$50
• 4 November at 15:30 Hoerkind at the Droombos Black Barn. Tickets: N$250
• 4 November at 17:30 Marion Holm at the Droombos Black Barn. Tickets: N$250
• 4 November at 20:00 Joshua na die Reën at the Droombos Black Barn. Tickets: N$250
• 5 November at 18:00 Choir concert in the Droombos gardens. Tickets: N$50
All tickets are available via https://eticket.my.na/
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
• 15:00 (kiddies show) & 18:00 (over 16s only) Halloween Magic - Finding Nakasalasala by Tangeni the Magician at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Tickets: N$60 to N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 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
• 15:00 The Wine Shop in Windhoek's annual Wine Festival takes place until the 4th at 22:00. Tickets: N$150 via quicket.co.za
• 18:00 Halloween Horror Night with ANF and Amberscape at Muso's in Windhoek. Tickets: N$100 (discounted when dressed to scare!).
• 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
• 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
Saturday 2 December
• 08:00 Caribbean sunsets at the Mondesa sports field in Swakopmund, with food, drinks, live performances and VIP bars. Tickets: N$70 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 Mi Casa and other DJs perform at the WHS Vegkop stadium. Tickets: N$450 - N$600.
Sunday 3 December
• 12:00 Jazz on the Lawn with Don Vino and Judith Sephuma at the WHS Vegkop stadium in Windhoek until 19:00. Tickets: N$400 - N$550 via myeticket.na
Saturday 9 December
• 09:00 TopCheri Kiddies Concert and Play Day with Sugar King at the Doc Jubber Fields in Windhoek. Tickets: N$40 - N$60 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 The Namibian Annual Music Awards take place at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund.
Thursday 14 December
• The annual Nedbank Food Festival takes place at the amphitheatre in Swakopmund until the 16th.
Wednesday 20 December
• 19:00 Tribute to Johnny Cash by Riaan Smit and his band at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
Thursday 28 December
• 11:00 Namib Rage Events presents sounds of Summer at Langstrand until late. More info to follow.