Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• The Windhoek Agricultural, Livestock and Motor Show takes place at the showgrounds until 1 October.
• The annual Karibib gemstones and commercial show takes place until 1 October, featuring government, corporate and local exhibitors, SMEs as well as entertainment for the kids. Info and bookings: Nathan at 081 293 1152.
• The Namibia Music and Aft Festival takes place at the Sam Nujoma stadium in Windhoek until Sunday. Tickets: From N$40 - N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• Ehafo - a solo exhibition by Elisia Nghidishange can be viewed at the Namibia Arts Association until 7 October.
• The Source – a solo exhibition by Tity Kalala Tshilumba – at the National Art Gallery can be viewed until 5 November.
Thursday 29 September
• 06:30 The Oshikombo30 Annual Music and Sports Bonanza takes place at Oshakati's Independence Stadium until Saturday. Tickets: N$14 - N$150 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 The Exit Fashion Show - a collection of reinventing and reimagining using innovation and technology takes place at the Namibia Arts Association in Windhoek. Tickets: N$150 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 In this month's edition of Future Females Windhoek, the theme is "Identify your target audience and build strong relationships". Venue: The Barn, Windhoek. Tickets: N$100 via w ebtickets.com.na
Friday 30 September
• The Standard Bank Desert Festival takes place at the Walvis Bay Private High School until 1 October, with various stalls as well as a marathon and cycling event on Saturday.
• 14:00 The three-day Otjiwarongo Bush Fest takes place at the town's golf course until Sunday. Tickets: From N$150 via webtickets.com.na
• 14:00 The Kalahari Vastrap takes place at Farm Veronica of the Aru Game Lodge until Sunday, 2 October. Check out their Facebook page for more information.
• 18:00 Night Market at the Swakopmund Entertainment Centre until 22:00. Info: 081 129 0029 / [email protected]
• 19:00 Tulongo Wahengo performs in this month's edition of Acoustic Friday at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Tickets: N$60 in advance or N$at ar the doors.
• 19:30 "Keelvol" - a bittersweet comedy (in Afrikaans) takes place at the Dutch Reformed church Windhoek West. Meals will be on sale before the show. Tickets: N$200. Bookings: [email protected]
Saturday 1 October
• Oktoberfest at the Moth Centre Veterans Pub in Walvis Bay, with music by Savannah Collings, Bella, JP and Replica.
• Oktoberfest at Kamp Vrede: Frühschoppen with music and entertainment by the Kaufeee-Kapelle followed by music and dance by the Kamp Vrede band. Book yourself a whole weekend away! Info: Sanette at 081 248 5500 or [email protected]
• 08:00 The Rehoboth Lions Club host a flea market at Pic 'n Print until 13:00. Info: 081 695 8911.
• 08:00 Ricky's Custom Car Shop hosts a car showfest at Ramatex in Windhoek.
• 08:00 Khomasdal Market Day (Hans Dietrich Gentscher Street) until 15:00. Info and stalls: Martha at 081 257 5774.
• 09:00 Felsgraffiti writing workshop with Stefan Bollmann, author of The Breath of the World - Johann Wolfgang Goethe and the Experience of Nature", at the Goethe-Institut in Windhoek until 17:00. Register at [email protected]
• 09:00 Tannery Spring Market at Elisenheim until 15:00. Entrance: N$20. Stall bookings and info: 081 667 1804 or 081 432 9086.
• 09:00 Hats & Roses event in support of the Cancer Association of Namibia at the Windhoek Country Club, with entertainment by Sarah Theron. Dress: Flowers and feathers. Tickets: N$550, available from 061 237740 or [email protected]
• 10:00 The BiketoberFest takes place at The Handle Bar in Windhoek, with bands, bikers, beer, babes, brandewyn, burgers, bwhiskey and bjeagermeister on the menu.
• 10:00 The Jurra Inn DITC Festival takes place at Palm Tree Park in Windhoek and continues on Sunday at 10:00. Tickets start at N$50 via webtickets.com.na
• 10:00 Oktober Fees at the Armae venue on the outskirts of Okahandja, with entertainment by Werner van Zyl and Danie Prinsloo. Info: 081 129 6905
• 11:00 The Old Wheelers Club in Olympia hosts the Day of the Old Wheeler until 19:00. Entrance is free.
• 11:00 Oktoberfest hosted at the Swakopmund Adventure Park with live music, fun and games, and lots of stalls.
• 18:00 Mr Gay Namibia finale takes place at the Nampower Convention Centre. Tickets: N$100 - N$350 for general admission and N$650 for VIP, available via webtickets.com.na
• 19:30 South African comedian Marc Lottering performs in the National Theatre in Windhoek. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na. Please note that this show is not suitable for children.
Brendan Peyper tour to Namibia
The South African singer will be performing at various locations across the country.
• Monday 3 October: Privaatskool Elnatan, Stampriet
• Wednesday 5 October: Swakopmund
• Thursday 6 October: Walvis Bay
• Friday 7 October: Windhoek
• Saturday 8 October: Otjiwarongo
• Monday 10 October: Grootfontein Rugby Club
• Wednesday 12 October: Privaatskool Keetmanshoop
Info: 081 288 2886
Tuesday 4 October
• 19:00 Book launch with authors Hans Hilpisch and Hans-Joachim Liedtke on Berthold Deimling – Ein umstrittener Kolonialoffizier at the Namibia Scientific Society.
Wednesday 5 October
• 18:00 Reading by Stefan Bollmann, author of "The Breath of the World. Johann Wolfgang Goethe and the Experience of Nature" at the Goethe-Institut. Entrance is free. Info: [email protected]
Friday 7 October
• 19:00 African Threads - an exhibition of traditional textiles from Sub-Saharan Africa, opens at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Entrance is free. It can be viewed until 14 October.
Saturday 8 October
• 08:00 The Windhoek Boeremark / Farmers Market takes place at the Windhoek Showgrounds until 13:00. Entrance: N$5 for adults, and free for pensioners and children. Info: Esme at 081 277 8677 or [email protected]. Other dates: 29 October, 3 December and 10 December.
• 09:00 Growing Local sustainable living market hosted by the Swakopmund municipality at the public market place behind the MTC Dome. Stall bookings (w/app only) 081 432 9291 or 081 255 0822.
• 10:00 Future Females Windhoek in partnership with The Barn hosts the 1st Windhoek Business Expo, providing an opportunity for female entrepreneurs (new, start-ups and established) to connect and leverage from the Future Females community at large. Info: [email protected] OR [email protected] . Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 11:00 Oktoberfest at the Deutsche Privatschule Omaruru, with Frühschoppen, lunch, fresh produce, games, coffee and cake, as well as a dinner and dance with Cee Jay as from 18:30.
• 14:00 John Rock Prophet performs at the Armae venue outside Okahandja. Info: 081 129 6905/ • 15:00 Namibia's biggest Tea Party 4 Hope to raise funds for cancer patients, takes place at Vegkop (WHS). Tickets: N$300 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 The Speak Out Seek Help (SOSH) mental health awareness red carpet event takes place at the Nampower Convention Centre in Windhoek. Tickets: N$150 (general admission) and N$500 (VIP) via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Dinner and dance at the Andries du Plessis hall (WAP) with music by DJ Hans. Tickets: N$5 000 per table of ten or N$500 per person, which includes dinner. Cash bar available. Reservations: [email protected] or 081 128 1152.
Saturday 15 October
• 18:00 Let's Wine & Kapana at Shisha Shine car wash in Windhoek, with unlimited kapana, live DJs, networking and red wine! Tickets: N$300 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 14 October
• 14:00 SA’s Ray Dylan & Die Broers perform at the Windhoek Golf Club. Tickets: N$30 - N$200 for general admission, and N$600 for VIP tickets via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 The West Coast Wolves perform at Sound Garden in Swakopmund, and again on Saturday. Tickets: N$150 via webtickets.com.na, or N$200 at the doors.
Saturday 15 October
• 06:00 The second "Change a Life" charity fun run / walk hosted by Lady Pohamba Private Hospital on behalf of the Windhoek Life Change Centre takes place. Participation: N$100 for adults, N$50 for children 3-12 years, and free for children thereunder.
• 11:00 Breast Cancer Tea & Treat at the WellSpring Cafe in Tsumeb. Tickets: N$100, which includes a hot beverage and buffet snack table. Info 081 859 3826.
• 19:00 It's Tim Ekandjo vs King Tee Dee in the boxing ring at the Windhoek Country Club, where the two will be boxing for shoes. Tickets: N$500 to N$2000 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 22 October
• 06:30 Join in for a Secret Sunrise session at The Barn in Windhoek, with music from the 90s and 2000s. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 07:00 Multiple Sclerosis Awareness 5KM fun run / walk starting and ending at the SKW parking area. Entrance: N$50 per person. Registrations close on 20 October. Register at https://windhoekcityrunnersclub.com
• 12:00 Otjomuise Live Arts Festival (OLAF) market day. More details to follow.
• Congolese singer Koffi Olomide performs at the Sam Nujoma stadium in Windhoek. More info coming soon.
Wednesday 26 October
• The Erongo Business and Tourism Expo takes place at the Walvis Bay Civic Centre until the 29th, featuring foreign embassies, manufacturers, kids play park and entertainment. Info & bookings: [email protected] or Desire Stevens at 081 285 2980.
Friday 28 October
• 16:00 The annual Windhoek Gymnasium Christmas market and Fun Run takes place at the school grounds until 21:00. Food, drinks, games and water sports to enjoy.
• 18:00 Windhoek Oktoberfest at the SKW, with music by the Kirchdorfer Band (Germany), the Jägermeister Brass Cartel and local artists. The revelry continues on the 29th. Tickets: N$50 - N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 SA's Karen Zoid performs at the MTC Done. Tickets: N$300 or N$800 (VIP admission) via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 29 October
• 07:00 Walk for Bibles 2022 starts at the Eros Primary School's sports field and covers 5km. Participation: N$100 per adult and N$50 per child (12+). Info: 083 333 7777/8 or [email protected]
• 09:00 On a single Book Sprint day, in just 12 hours, volunteer creative teams work fast to create beautiful African children’s books that anyone can freely translate, print and distribute. Info: [email protected]
• 09:00 Hats & Roses in support of the Cancer Association, with guest performer Cordelia at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Theme: Soar on wings of hope. Dress: Flowers & Feathers. Tickets: N$500, available from 064 461 271 or [email protected]
• 17:00 Amapiano all white long at DJ's Entertainment in Rehoboth, with lots of prizes up for grabs. DJ line-up to be announced. Tickets: N$70 via allevents.in/Windhoek
• 18:30 Halloween sundowner at The Barn in Windhoek. Tickets include a private Secret Sunset session, a free drink and wristbands to the Halloween Party at Club Mynt. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na