Chill with Windhoek Express
Thursday 27 March• 18:00 Art through the eye of an artist - a solo exhibition by Andrew van Wyk opens at the National Art Gallery and can be viewed until 14 June.
• 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.
• 10:00 Family Market Day at the 5th Avenue Park in Oranjemund. Info: [email protected]
• 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!
Saturday 29 March
• 17:00 GingerMe - a music discovery and wine community event, brings together talented artists performing soulful melodies at Et Cetera (Old Breweries Complex). Tickets: N$150 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 The first Namibian Gospel Music and Creative Awards take place at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Club Cabana Reloaded at Waterfront Pirate's Wreck, with DJ Shakes, DJ Funky Freddy and DJ Porra. Entry: N$50. Info: 081 127 6062.
• 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
• 17:00 Savanna Comedy Hour at Et Cetera (Old Breweries Complex). Tickets: N$94.30 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 The Namibia Scientific Society hosts a talk by Renate Schäfer-Westreicher on the history of pharmacies during the German colonial period.
• 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
• 19:30 Drag Night Namibia - All Starts host their 4th birthday bash at The Village Garden in Windhoek. Tickets: N$140 via webtickets.com.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.
Friday 11 April
• 18:00 Passuka Naite with Addy Buxexa and Eudreezy at The Loft at the Old Power Station. Dress code: White. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
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
• 16:30 The Kosmos-fees with both local and South African performers takes place at the Wanderers sports fields in Windhoek and continues on the 26th. Tickets: From N$180 and up via howler.co.za
Tuesday 29 April
• 10:00 The annual Lüderitz Crayfish Festival takes place at the Waterfront until 5 May, featuring arts & culture, entertainment and educational activities along with loads of crayfish! Info: 081 716 5790.