Chill with Windhoek Express

Gerine Hoff
Friday 8 December
• 11:00 City of Windhoek Christmas market at the Zoo Park until Saturday at 22:00, and Carols by Candlelight at 20:00 on Sunday.
• 11:00 Rundu Waterfront Festival every Friday and Saturday until 22 December. Tickets: Starting from N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:30 COSDEF Swakopmund fashion show and art exhibition, featuring some of the most well-known artisans. This event promises a unique experience that you won't want to miss out on.
• 19:00 Steampunk Lounge in Windhoek presents "Storytellers" featuring Riaan Smit. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 9 December
• 08:00 A farmer's market takes place at the Windhoek showgrounds until 13:00. Entrance: N$5 for adults and children free. Info: 081 277 8766 or [email protected]
• 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
• 11:00 Bonnets Up at the Old Wheelers Club in Windhoek.
• 14:00 Jameson Passion Pub x Craft at Et Cetera, where the rich flavours of Jameson whiskey meet the vibrant energy of a pub atmosphere. Tickets: From N$120 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 Godenfang in Walvis Bay hosts their Plaza Reloaded party! Tickets: N$100 in advance or N$120 at the doors.
• 18:00 Youth Vibez concert and Miss Youth 2023 at the Independence Arena in Katutura. Tickets: N$80 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 Kizomba Social Night at the NIMMS restaurant. Tickets: N$70. Info 081 321 6385.
Wednesday 13 December
• 19:30 Secret Sunrise iParty Vol 2 at TaTe Village (113 John Meinert Street). Tickets: N$100 - N$200.
Thursday 14 December
• The annual Nedbank Food Festival takes place at the amphitheatre in Swakopmund until the 16th.
Sunday 17 December
• 10:00 Swakop Indie Music Fest at the Adventure Park & Paintball Centre, featuring Blikweg, JP Kotze, Johnny Louw, Ang & Mona, Savannah Collins, Safarias Tsam, Riaan Smit and others.
Wednesday 20 December
• 10:00 The Swakopmund Night Market takes place at Tiger Reef, along with the Coastal Talent Show. Info: 081 810 2629.
• 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 21 December
• 18:00 SA singers Jay and Kurt Darren as well as a line-up of local artists perform at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$100 and up via webtickets.com.na
Friday 22 December
• 19:00 Year-end disco party at The Wolfshack until 11:00. Entrance: Free.
Thursday 28 December
• 11:00 Namib Rage Events presents sounds of Summer at Langstrand until late. More info to follow.
Sunday 31 December
• 12:00 New Year's Pride countdown at the Sam Nujoma stadium in Katutura, with a fireworks display at midnight. Tickets: N$150 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 26 January 2024
• 10:00 Stars Under African Skies, featuring Anna-Maria Zimmermann, Mickie Krause and Markus & Yvonne at the Midgard Resort. Tickets: Starting from N$400 via webtickets.com.na