Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently underway• The Unam graduate art showcase can be viewed at the National Art Gallery until 1 February 2025.
• Consistency, a solo exhibition by Alpheus Mvula can be viewed at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre until 14 February.
Thursday 30 January
• 20:00 Breaking the Ice - live blind dating at MYNT Night Club, hosted by Paulo Coelho and Ignatious Jr. Two singles, blindfolded and having never met, will step onto the stage to connect through fun prompts and provoking questions. Tickets: From N$50 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 31 January
• 19:00 The Tomorrow Band, Alterno and Krash perform at The Handle Bar in Windhoek. Tickets: N$50.
• 19:00 This month's edition of Acoustic Friday features Bliss Era and Ou Slow performing at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Tickets: N$60 in advance and N$80 at the doors.
Saturday 1 February
• 08:00 The Windhoek farmer’s market takes place at the showgrounds until 13:00.
• 10:00 TabulaRasa Chapter II at Eagle's Beer Garden in Windhoek until 23:00, delivering your ultimate electronic dance music experience, featuring 13 DJs. Tickets: N$100.
Wednesday 5 February
• 19:30 South African duo RAAF perform at the Padlangs Padstal in Mariental. Info: 081 128 5707. Tickets: N$120 and up.
Thursday 6 February
• 19:30 South African duo RAAF perform at Droombos in Windhoek until 8 February. Tickets: N$250 via quicket.co.za
Friday 7 February
• 18:00 Comedian The Instigator presents Fresh from Windhoek North at Vinyls in Windhoek. Tickets: N$100 in advance and N$150 at the doors. Info: 081 738 5170.
• 19:00 Internationally-acclaimed poet, comedian, public speaker and actor ALOK returns to Namibia with their latest comedy show Hairy Situation and film screening of Alex Hedison’s short documentary film, Alok, featuring Namibian storyteller, researcher and freelance journalist Namupa Shivute at the TaTe Village. Tickets: N$150 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 8 February
• 08:00 The Botanic Society hosts a guided walk in Windhoek's botanic gardens. Entrance is N$30, N$ for students and free for members and children.
Thursday 13 February
• 19:30 South African duo RAAF perform at Tsumeb Gymnasium. Info: 067 221820. Tickets: N$150.
Friday 14 February
• 19:30 South African duo RAAF perform at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre, with a second show on the 15th. Tickets: N$250 via quicket.co.za
• 19:30 My Funny Valentine - a live solo piano concert featuring Sharon van Rooi, Lize Ehlers and the 1AMG Jazz Quartet at the Brewers Market. Tickets: N$400, including champagne and a photo shoot via webtickerts.com.na
Saturday 15 February
• 06:30 Join the Pangolin Conservation & Research Foundation for a day filled with exciting activities, live entertainment and great vibes at Yellowstone Trails in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$75 via webtickets.com.na
• 08:00 Big Walk for Little Warriors, starting at the Dome in Swakopmund, covering 5km. Entry fees: N$20 for children, N$50 for adults and free for children in school dress.
• 10:00 South African singer Chris Steyn performs at Nico's Pub & Grill in Windhoek.
Sunday 16 February
• 06:45 The Botanic Society hosts a guided walk at Farm Windhoek. More details to follow.
Thursday 20 February
• 19:00 The Botanic Society hosts a presentation at the National Botanical Research Institute. More details to follow.
Friday 21 February
• 18:30 South African singer Appel performs at Soetklip at Stampriet. Tickets: From N$100 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 28 February
• 10:00 Legends of Mixology: Battle of the Spirits at the SKW Brauhaus in Windhoek until Sunday, featuring live competitions, engaging workshops and exciting panel discussions with industry experts. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 Fractal Festival at Spitzkoppe until 2 March, featuring a spirit stage, fire stage and chill stage, along with a bar and food trucks. Tickets: https://www.howler.co.za/events/fractal-festival-2025-a4c1
Saturday 1 March
• 10:00 Live to Ride Walvis Bay hosts their birthday bash at the Swakopmund Paintball Centre, with entertainment, a potjiekos competition, a raffle and more. Entry: N$150. Info: 081 821 7252.
• 17:00 Figures "Top Gun" fashion show at Wanderers sports fields in Windhoek. Info: 081 209 6961.
Wednesday 5 March
• 19:00 Mel die storieverteller performs Dik Deurmekaar - her second comedic piece that blurs the lines between stand-up comedy and a narrative one-woman show - at the Namdeb recreational building in Oranjemund. Tickets: From N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 7 March
• 19:00 Mel die storieverteller performs Dik Deurmekaar at Wanderers in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 8 March
• 09:00 The Tots 2 Tween Baby Expo takes place at Droombos until 20.00. Whether you're a parent, expectant parent, or planning for the future, this is your one-stop destination for everything fertility, maternity, ante-natal, paternity, parenting, baby care, and early childhood development-related. Info: 081 811 0210.
• 19:00 Mel die storieverteller performs Dik Deurmekaar at the Namib Primary School Aula in Swakopmund. Tickets: From N$250 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 Lebe, Liebe, Lache - a comedy show by Biyon Kattilathu (in German) takes place in the National Theatre. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
Tuesday 11 March
• 19:00 Mel die storieverteller performs Dik Deurmekaar at the Reit Club in Otjiwarongo. Tickets: From N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 15 March
• 08:30 South African motivational speaker Lindie Strydom hosts an informative talk themed "Op Soek na God se Hart" (in Afrikaans) at the Dutch Reformed Church Windhoek West. Tickets: N$150 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 21 March 2025
• 12:00 The Namib Desert International Jazz Festival takes place in Walvis Bay. Info: namibjazz.com.
Saturday 22 March
• 12:00 Doctatainment's R&B and Slow Jams present a coastal edition with DJ Milo from South Africa at Club Naps in Swakopmund. Tickets: From N$150 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 28 March
• 10:00 The annual Sphinxblick open-air rock festival takes place at farm Sphinxblick in the Usakos area until the 30th. Come and enjoy the great sounds of local and international rock bands. Check out their Facebook page for more info.
Friday 4 April
• 18:00 Spoegwolf performs live at the Tamariskia town hall in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$480 for general standing or N$8 000 for a table of 8 (VIP) via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 5 April
• 17:00 The Windhoek Woordfees hosts South African rockers Spoegwolf with Namibian opening acts at the Hage Geingob rugby stadium. Tickets: N$350 via eticket.my.na
Friday 25 April
• 13:00 The Living Earth Expo takes place at the Dagbreek School in Windhoek until 19:00, and again on Saturday from 09:00 to 15:00. The event is dedicated to sustainable, living, organic farming as well as regenerative practices. Info: https://living-earth-expo.org