Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently underway• A very crafty Christmas, with arts and crafts, are on display and for sale at the Namibia Craft Centre until 22 December.
• The Unam graduate art showcase can be viewed at the National Art Gallery until 1 February 2025.
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.
Tuesday 17 December
• 21:00 Dusty Dixon performs at Lukzet in Henties Bay. Limited tickets available at the doors.
Wednesday 18 December
• 20:00 Jacob & Taylor performs at Lukzet in Henties Bay, with additional performances on the 21st (19:00) and the 29th (20:00). Limited tickets are available at the doors.
• 21:00 SA's Brendan Peyper performs at Lukzet in Henties Bay. Tickets (limited) will be available at the gate. 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.
• 21:00 Noa Milan performs at Lukzet in Henties Bay. Limited tickets available at the doors.
Friday 20 December
• 10:00 Oshikuku Cooler Boxing – an event designed for people to come together, socialise and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere. Attendees bring their cooler boxes filled with drinks, as well as camping chairs for a relaxed outdoor experience at the Oshikuku Community Hall. Tickets: N$60 via webtickets.com.na.
• 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.
• 19:00 Dalom Kids Band celebrate Dan Tshanda at the Ngweze Community Hall in Katima Mulilo. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na.
• 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
• 12:00 The Rojo Pub at the Walvis Bay Yacht Club plays host to a variety of performers, with the line-up to be announced in due course. Entrance is free. Info: 081 303 3352.
• 14:00 The Keetmanshoop House Festival takes place at the Westdene Stadium. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 17:00 Swakop at night - watch how the town transforms into a vibrant, cultural wonderland after dark. Enjoy art exhibitions, live music, dining specials, unique shopping experiences and a festive nightlife that celebrates community spirit.
• 18:00 Auntie G's Lounge presents Old School vs New School with special guest DJ Scott at the COSDEF arts and craft centre in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$150 - N$500 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 The Miss Zambezi pageant takes place at the Unam campus in Katima Mulilo. Tickets: From N$50 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.
Friday 27 December
• 12:00 Rojo's at the Walvis Bay Yacht Club presents Mamma Mia with DJ Luminex.
• 21:00 Don't miss Blikweg performing at Lukzet in Henties Bay. A second show takes place on 2 January. Limited tickets are available at the doors.
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
Wednesday 1 January
• 21:00 SA's Irene-Louise van Wyk performs at Lukzet in Henties Bay. Limited tickets available at the doors.
Saturday 4 January
• 21:00 Henru & Schwabie perform at Lukzet in Henties Bay. Limited tickets available at the doors.