Chill with Windhoek Express
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
• 18:00 - Robyn Brinkmann's Canvas Chronicles exhibition opens at the Village Garden Opera House. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Jazz Junction at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre, with soulful melodies and dynamic rhythms as talented musicians take the stage for an unforgettable performance. Tickets: N$60 in advance and N$80 at the doors.
• 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
• 19:30 Desert Comet and Groove Alliance perform at Musos (Merensky Street) in Windhoek. Tickets: N$50 at the doors.
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
• 10:00 Francophonie Fête & Fair at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre, with art, cinema, food and entertainment by representatives from Angola, Congo, DRC, Egypt, France, Ghana and others. Entrance is free.
• 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.
• 18:00 In this month's edition of Cinemaverse at the Goethe-Institute, the movie Home is screened. Entry is free.
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
• 19:00 Put your knowledge to the test at the SPCA quiz night at the Old Wheelers Club. Participation is N$900 for a team of four, or N$250 per person. Info: [email protected]
• 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
• 18:30 Opera Soiree with soprano Janice van Rooy accompanied by Vera Malherbe at the Namib Primary School hall in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$100, available at Atlantic Boutique Hotel.
• 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
• 08:00 Farmer's market at the Windhoek showgrounds until 13:00. Come enjoy the fresh air with old and new friends! Entrance: N$5; free for children and pensioners.
• 11:00 Contemplation, a collection of works collected from Trudi Dicks' remaining artworks, opens at The Project Room.
• 12:00 The WIKA beer fest takes place 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.
• 16:00 Paint & Sip Otjiwarongo Edition at Memoirs Bar & Restaurant. Cost: N$350 per person, which includes everything you need to paint as well as snacks and a drink.
• 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
• 08:00 The Gathering, bringing together artists, innovators, entrepreneurs and creators from across the country, takes place at the Namib Primary School hall in Swakopmund until 17:00.
• 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