Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently underway• The annual MTC Windhoek Fashion Week takes place at the Maerua Mall level 3 parking area at various times until Saturday. Tickets: N$100 to N$200 via webtickets.com.na
• Ina Maria Shikongo's exhibition, Echoes of Resistance: The Power of My Voice, can be viewed at The Project Room until 9 November.
• These stones will speak, a photographic exhibition by various local photographers, can be viewed at the Omashare Hotel in Rundu until the 17th.
Friday 8 November
• 10:00 Legends of Mixology: Battle of the Spirits competition at the SKW Brauhaus in the capital. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 Animals by Night - a fundraiser by the SPCA at The Village Garden in Windhoek, with music by Riaan Smit and Savannah Collins, an art slam a silent auction and more. Tickets: From N$150.
Saturday 9 November
• 07:00 The Dutch Reformed "Moedergemeente" hosts the aMAIZEing Run from Hooves & Gardens (old Aris Hotel). Choose between a 4km walk/run up to 7km. Entry fee: 10 kg of mieliemeel, in support of Windhoek's homeless.
• 08:00 The Botanic Society hosts a guided walk by Albertina Kampungu and Jaco Fourie through Windhoek’s botanic gardens. Entrance: N$20 and free for members.
• 10:00 The Pupkewitz Motor Fest takes place at the WHS Vegkop stadium until 23:00. Tickets: Free for children and pensioners, and N$70 for adults via howler.co.za
• Jägermeister All White Party, with Kiki, Soul Brothers, DJ Rose, DJ Dla, DJ Anton, Steven Begga, DJ No Permit and President, at 3520 Iscor Street (Old Roadhouse). Info: 081 663 5005.
• 17:00 Papa Shikongeni's exhibition Stillness ... Gundjila opens at the Woermannhaus Art Gallery in Swakopmund and can be viewed until 1 December.
• 18:00 The DStv content creator awards take place in the National Theatre. Tickets: N$150 via eticket.my.na
• 19:00 Fatman and Dusty Dixon present an evening of great music at the official opening of Das Bos in Windhoek. Entrance is free.
Sunday 10 November
• 17:00 Central Methodist Choir Concert at the Dutch Reformed "Moedergemeente" in Windhoek. Tickets: N$100 at the doors.
Wednesday 13 November
• 21:00 Don't miss this performance by SA's Fatman and Dusty Dixon at LukZet in Henties Bay. Tickets (limited) are available at the gates. Info: 081 315 3185.
Friday 15 November
• 19:00 Sex therapist and comedian Timothy Kieswetter hosts “Die Grap van die Huwelik” in the National Theatre. Tickets: N$350 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 16 November
• 11:00 Family Fun Day at Goanikontes Oasis with kiddies activities, Rough & Tough cars and cheque handover, and delicious food. Info: 064 405 979
Thursday 21 November
• 19:00 The Botanic Society hosts an illustrated talk by Silke Rügheimer on the !Nara – a keystone species of the Namib Desert. Refreshments will be available.
Friday 22 November
• 19:00 The Katutura Fashion Week kicks off at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre. Tickets: N$50 - N$250 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Strictly Soul - Africa's Biggest R&B Party is back to close out 2024, with DJ Akio and special guests to guide you through a night of dancing and singalongs. Venue: The Village Garden. Tickets: From N$100 via quicket.co.za
Saturday 23 November
• 18:00 SA's Jo Black performs at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre. Tickets: N$450 via webtickets.com.na
• 12:00 Awilo Longomba live at Independence Stadium in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$400 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:30 Voice of Namibia Season 7 final at Droombos. Tickets: N$220 via WhatsApp 081 333 5647. Cash bar and food available.
Friday 29 November
• 17:00 Oranjemund hosts a Festive Market. Join in for a day filled with holiday cheer and unforgettable moments. More info to follow.
Saturday 30 November
• 10:00 The Sugar King TopCheri Kiddies Concert and Play Day takes place at the Eros Primary School sports fields. A fun-filled day of music, laughter and play. Tickets: N$50 - N$60 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 6 December
• 18:00 Christmas Arts & Crafts Night Market with food, music and gifts at the Dagbreek soccer field. Entrance is free.
Saturday 7 December
• 08:00 The Botanic Society hosts their last guided walk of the year at Windhoek’s botanic gardens. Entrance: N$20 and free for members.
• 10:00 The Yenda Summer Festival takes place in Katima Mulilo, with a diverse range of food, drinks, fashion, art, crafts and more. Tickets: N$80 via webtickets.com.na
• 10:00 The Yano Sunsets Festival is Namibia's premier amapiano and house event, taking place at Langstrand and featuring top local to international DJs & artists performances, gourmet food, and stunning ocean views. The revelry continues on the 8th. Tickets: From N$180 via webtickets.com.na
• 11:00 Waves of Thunder open-air festival featuring a variety of local and international rock bands at the Swakopmund Paintball Centre, along with Frühschoppen. Tickets: N$180 to N$220 via webtickets.com.na
• 12:00 The 4th edition of the annual Auto Festival - Ladies Edition takes place at Okahandja Park in Okahandja. Tickets: N$50 - N$250 via webtickets.com.na
• 15:00 Piano Fest Vol 1 with DJ Spuzza at Event Plaza in Otjiwarongo. Tickets: From N$50 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 The Restoration Concert takes place at the Hage Geingob stadium in Windhoek, featuring 15 gospel artists. Tickets: From N$50 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 13 December
• 21:00 SA's Dodo Nyoka performs at LukZet in Henties Bay. Limited tickets are available at the doors. Info: 081 315 3185.
Saturday 14 December
• 12:00 The Rojo's Floaty Fiesta takes place at the Walvis Bay Yacht Club. Tickets: N$150 in advance or N$200 at the gates; kids u/12 N$50. Info and tickets: 081 723 4202.
Sunday 15 December
• 20:00 Johnny Louw performs at LukZet in Henties Bay. Limited tickets are available at the doors. Info: 081 315 3185.
Wednesday 18 December
• 21:00 SA's Brendan Peyper performs at LukZet in Henties Bay. Tickets (limited) will be available at the doors. Info: 081 315 3185.
Thursday 19 December
• 20:00 Namibia's Lin Mari performs at LukZet in Henties Bay. Limited tickets are available at the doors. Info: 081 315 3185.
Friday 20 December
• 19:00 Johnny Cash tribute show by Riaan Smit at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre. Tickets: From N$200 - N$400 in advance via webtickets.com.na and N$300 - N$600 at the doors. Dress: Black tie.
• 21:00 SA's Chris Steyn performs at LukZet in Henties Bay. Tickets (limited) will be available at the gate. Info: 081 315 3185.
Saturday 21 December
• 14:00 The Keetmanshoop House Festival takes place at the Westdene Stadium. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
Sunday 22 December
• 11:00 Swakopmund Indie Fest at the Adventure Park & Paintball Centre, hosted by Tribe One Productions and Riaan Smit. Tickets: N$199 via webtickets.com.na; kids 12 - 17 N$50 and kids under 12 free.
Saturday 28 December
• 11:00 Sound of Summer and Namib Rage Events host their ultimate festival at Langstrand.
Sunday 29 December
• 17:00 Evolve presents Carnival of Flames - Forward Future - a fire and LED dance visual extravaganza at the Swakopmund Paintball Centre. Tickets: N$150 in advance, N$200 at the gates for adults, N$80 in advance and N$100 at the gates for under 18s. Under 6 - free. Info: 085 746 5757.
Tuesday 31 December
• 13:00 Amis Day Club returns for its final instalment for 2024 at the Cosdef Arts & Crafts Centre in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$180 - N$1000 via webtickets.com.na