Chill with Windhoek Express
Friday 7 March• 19:00 An evening with Alterno and Krash at Musos Cafe & Bar (Merensky Street) in Windhoek. Tickets: N$40.
• 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 Wanderers in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$250 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Dancing for Purrs - a charity event focusing on raising funds for the Triglav Trust that fosters and cares for cats that are rescued in Windhoek and surrounds at the Dutch Reformed Church hall in Pionierspark. Tickets: N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 8 March
• 08:00 The Botanic Society hosts a guided walk through Windhoek's botanic gardens until 10:45. Entrance: N$30, free for members.
• 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.
• 17:00 EFDEE Music Productions host Victory Fest Vol. 6 featuring Abel Chungu from Zambia at the Echo Centre in Windhoek. Tickets: N$120 - N$500 via webtickets.com.na
• 17:00 Drenched music festival at Vanir Micro Sports Centre (Old XS Lounge), featuring Brian Tuzembeho, Bertholdt Mbinda, Ou Slow, JaiCee Cole Music and Fine Tune. Tickets: N$250 via webtickets.com.na
• 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 Namib Primary School Aula in Swakopmund. Tickets: From N$250 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Africa's Biggest R&B Party is back with Strictly Soul at The Village Garden. Tickets: From N$100 via Quicket.co.za
• 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" - her second comedic piece that blurs the lines between stand-up comedy and a narrative one-woman show - at the Reit Club in Otjiwarongo. Tickets: From N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Thursday 13 March
• 19:00 The Botanic Society hosts its AGM, followed by an illustrated presentation by Barb Curtis on The plants that greet us. Info: [email protected]
Friday 14 March
• 19:00 The incredible journey of Tinkerbell van Tonder with Amanda Strydom and Coenraad Rall at the National Theatre. Tickets: N$300 (N$250 for pensioners) via eticket.my.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
• 09:00 World Pangolin Day at Eagles and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with The Ell's. Tickets: From N$75 via webtickets.com.na
• 11:11 The Windhoek Karneval (WIKA) season officially begins with the legendary NBL WIKA Kick-off (formerly Biwak) at the SKW courtyard. Entry is free.
• 18:30 Tango-Opera at the Dutch Reformed church in Eros, with acclaimed soprano Zanne Stapelberg and renowned pianist Albie van Schalkwyk, who delivers a mesmerising performance that blends the worlds of opera, cabaret, musical theatre and Spanish-inspired vocal and dance styles. Tickets: N$320 - N$380 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 The incredible journey of Tinkerbell van Tonder with Amanda Strydom and Coenraad Rall at the Namib Primary School Aula. Tickets: N$300 (N$250 for pensioners) via eticket.my.na
Tuesday 18 March
• 12:00 The Namib Desert International Jazz Festival takes place in Walvis Bay until the 19th. 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
Wednesday 26 March
• 19:00 For one night only, internationally acclaimed progressive rock giants Deity’s Muse are bringing their world-class sound to The Handle Bar in Windhoek. Tickets: N$120 in advance via webtickets.com.na or N$150 at the doors.
Thursday 27 March
• 19:11 WIKA Prinzenball (Royal Ball) at the SKW in Windhoek. Tickets: N$330 and the dress is formal.
Friday 28 March
• 10:00 The annual Sphinxblick open-air 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.
• 17:00 Good Food Market at The Village Market, for individuals who share a passion for good food and memorable experiences. Tickets: N$30 - N$120 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:33 WIKA Prunksitzung at the SKW. Dive into an evening filled with tradition, laughter, and fantastic performances—all presented entirely in German! Tickets: N$350 and dress formal / costume.
Saturday 29 March
• 11:11 The WIKA float procession takes place down Independence Avenue, followed by a beer fest takes at the SKW. Tickets: N$20 for children and N$50 for adults. Dress: Casual / Costume
• 12:00 We Are Back Matinee with DJ Syndicate and friends at The Diamond Works in Rehoboth. Strictly Old School!
• 19:30 Zita the Ungovernable one-woman stand-up comedy show featuring special acts Jar Jar and Ritha at the Warehouse Theatre in Windhoek. Tickets: N$200 to N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Sunday 30 March
• 10:11 The KiKaWi children's carnival takes place at the SKW. Tickets: N$30 for adults and N$70 for adults, available at the doors.
Wednesday 2 April
• 09:00 & 11:30 God of Women, a prescribed text stage production directed by Keamogetsi Molapong and written by Prof Sifiso Nyathi is presented in the National Theatre of Namibia, and again on 9 to 11 April. Info 061 374 403.
• 19:33 WIKA Ladies and Men's Night at the SKW. Tickets: N$180 and dress semi-formal / costume.
Thursday 3 April
• 19:33 WIKA first international evening. Get ready to experience the ultimate fusion of German Karneval with an English/Afrikaans twist! Tickets: N$330 and dress corporate/formal.
Friday 4 April
• 10:00 Ma/gaisa Festival Vol. 1 at the Herbert Conradie stadium in Khorixas. Tickets: N$30 - N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 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
• 19:33 Get ready to experience the ultimate fusion of German Karneval with an English/Afrikaans twist at the second WIKA international evening at the SKW. Tickets: N$350 and dress semi-formal/costume.
Saturday 5 April
• 09:00 Easter market at Droombos until 14:00. Browse through a unique selection of handcrafted items, bespoke jewellery, pastries and so much more from talented local vendors.
• 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
• 20:11 Calling all party-goers aged between 16 and 29 - this is your exclusive invitation to the hottest event of the year! The WIKA JUKA youth carnival takes at the SKW. Tickets: N$80 and dress casual/costume.
Sunday 6 April
• 11:11 Don't miss out on the ultimate finale to Karneval, with the WIKA Kehraus afterparty at the SKW. Tickets: N$20 for children and N$50 for adults.
Saturday 19 April
• 11:00 Swakop Easter Festival at the Tamariskia Sports Fields in Swakopmubund with South African DJ/Producer, Gaba Cannal. Tickets: N$80 - N$1 250 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 25 April
• 10:00 The annual City of Windhoek /Ae//Gams Arts & Cultural Festival takes place at the CoW parking area. This year's theme is "The charm goes beyond what you see". The festivities continue on the 26th.
• 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