Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• Troubled Waters by Ruth Stanford and Vilho Nuumbala can be viewed at The Project Room until 12 August.
• Indifference, a collaboration between the National Art Gallery and the NIROX Foundation in SA, brings together the work of five artists. View until 19 August.
• Ikhoba's crafters showcase their latest designs for the 2023 edition of Christmas in July until 31 August.
Thursday 27 July
• 10:00 Seawork Seafood Festival at the Olympia swimming pool in Windhoek until the 29th. Info and bookings: 081 245 9873
Friday 28 July
• 16:00 St. Paul's Winter Market at the school grounds until 22:00, with warm winter foods, selective speciality items, a movie for the kids, a live band and more! Entrance: N$80 for children and N$50 for kids over 6.
• The annual Biltong Festival takes place at Wanderers in Windhoek until 29 July. Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/biltongfeeswhk/ for more info.
• 19:00 Silent Disco & live band (it's your choice whom you'd like to listen to!) at The Wolfshack. Tickets: N$150 in advance and N$170 at the doors.
• 19:00 This month's edition of Acoustic Friday at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre features Ras Sheehama. Tickets: N$80 in advance and N$100 at the doors.
• 19:30 South Africa's Steve Hofmeyr performs at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Tickets: From N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 29 July
• 08:00 S&J Live Africa presents Tsumeb Winter Fall at the Oscar Norich stadium. Tickets: N$70 - N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 08:00 Walvis Bay Oyster Festival with loads of stalls and entertainment for young and old at the Jan Wilken stadium. Entrance: N$100 and free for kids under 12.
• 08:00 A farmer's market takes place at the Windhoek showgrounds until 13:00. Next dates: 2 September, 7 October, 4 November, 2 December and 9 December (Christmas market). Entrance: N$5 for adults and children free. Info: 081 277 8766 or [email protected]
• 16:00 Swakopmund Night Market at the Hotel and Entertainment Centre until 22:00. Info 081 10 2629 or [email protected]• 19:30 South Africa's Steve Hofmeyr performs at the Teaterhuis in Tsumeb. Tickets: From N$250 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 Symphony of the Soul - a contemporary classical concert at the College of the Arts town campus, with Trudy Gertze and Nythen Dien. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 Silent disco at Godenfang in Walvis Bay. Three DJs, three genres and three different channels, so there's something for everyone! Tickets: N$150 in advance via webtickets.com.na and N$170 at the doors.
• 20:00 Kavango SuperCup Music Festival at the Rundu Sports Stadium, featuring Suzy Eises and others. Tickets: N$30 in advance and N$50 at the gates. Info: www.kavangosupercupfestival.com
Sunday 30 July
• 09:00 There's a big thrift sale with live music by Lize Ehlers at The Village in Liliencron Street until 15:00. Entrance: N$20.
Tuesday 1 August
• 19:00 A cultural music exchange between Namibia and Switzerland takes place at the National Theatre. Tickets: N$50 - N$150 via webtickets.com.na
Albert Frost Namibian Tour
The legendary South African blues guitarist shows feature Namibians Riaan Smit, Sagarias Tsam and Jacob & Taylor.
• 19:00 Friday 4 August: Sound Garden, Swakopmund
• 19:00 Saturday 5 August: Godenfang, Walvis Bay
• 12:00 Sunday 6 August: Droombos, Windhoek
Tickets: N$150 in advance and N$200 at the doors via webtickets.com.na
Friday 4 August
• 17:00 Neighbourhood Market - Bid farewell to winter - at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre until 22:00, with a special performance by Gareth Harvey. Tickets: N$50 at the doors.
• 18:00 Amberscape performs at Muso's Bar & Cafe. Entrance: N$20.
• 18:30 Rodeo Night dance at the Keetmanshoop Game Festival, with an ox braai, entertainment by Dawie Prinsloo and a cash bar at the showgrounds hall. Tickets: N$200 and N$80 for kids.
• 19:00 Remembering Johnny - a tribute to French icon Johnny Hallyday, is a dance performance featuring the OYO dance troupe and guests, a choir of 50 teenagers, solos by Sven-Eric Muller and music by the Hot Pocket Band - in the National Theatre in Windhoek. Tickets: N$150 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 5 August
• 08:00 The Reformed Church Windhoek hosts "Basaar oppie Berg" in Luther Street, with a variety of meat, a tea garden, pancakes, entertainment for the kids and much more until 13:00. Info: [email protected]
• 08:30 Winter market at Droombos on the outskirts of Windhoek until 14:30. Explore unique and locally-made products, indulge in delicious food from various stalls, and engage in exciting activities like bouncing on jumping castles and horse rides. Entrance: N$20 for adults and children over 13; N$10 for kids under 13; and free for pensioners.
• 09:00 Boot & Yard sale fundraiser for non-profit organisations at 31 Theo Ben Gurirab Street in Walvis Bay until 13:00. Food, clothing, coffee, jewellery, toys, art and more are on sale. Info: 081 295 4702.
• 13:00 Open Season Retroball at Nambia Media Holdings, featuring a variety of DJs until 21:00. Tickets: N$50 via https://eticket.my.na/
• 14:00 Oranjemund Diamond Festival presents mega car spins by Team Kyle along with other activities. Info Fana Harases at 063 233 500. Tickets: N$50 for adults and N$5 for kids below 10 and free from under 5.
• 14:00 Oxungi: Oshiwambo Night Vol 5 at the Old Location Ohungi restaurant in Windhoek West. Tickets: N$80 via webtickets.com.na
• 16:00 12 years in the game concert with Mabuzza, who launches his latest album MeeNdaafa at Chicago's Bar & Restaurant. Tickets: N$40 to N$150 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 John Rock Prophet performs live at Erik's Cove at Langstrand. Tickets: N$170 - N$200 (in advance only). Info & bookings: 085 379 5548.
• 19:00 A soulful night with Bertholdt at Salt & Light in Tsumeb. Tickets: N$100 - N$150 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 Gysie one-man band hosts a dance at the Okahandja Town Hall. Tickets: N$50 in advance or N$70 at the doors, and N$50 if you bring in a cooler box. The show is a fundraiser for JG van der Wath's school hall renovations.
Sunday 6 August
• 10:00 Woodstock Market Day at Poplar Street, Block H, Rehoboth. Info: 081 259 7055.
Thursday 24 August
• The annual Outjo Wildsfees takes place at Sophienhof until the 26th. Visit outjowildsfees.com for more info.
Friday 25 August
• 19:00 The Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre hosts a Jazz Night with Mandla Mlangeni (South Africa) and Big Ben (Namibia) at the National Theatre. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
• The annual Henties Bay Fish Festival takes place until the 26th. Info and stall bookings: 081 3257520 or [email protected]
Saturday 26 August
• 17:00 Godenfang in Walvis Bay hosts a Twilight Bites Market until 22:00, with food stalls, artisanal goods and live music. Info: [email protected]
Thursday 31 August
• 17:00 This is Namibia, a photographic exhibition by Randal Hinz at The Patio in Windhoek until 19:00.
Friday 1 September
• 15:00 The BeFree Youth concert takes place at the Independence Arena in Katutura. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Neville Basson is back with his latest comedy production, Wie's Dom? at the NamPower convention centre. Tickets: N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 2 September
• 07:30 The SPCA Windhoek hosts its annual Mutt-Strutt at the Avis Dam until 12:00. Both mutts and purebreds are invited to this dog walk to celebrate our canine companions. Participation: N$100. Info and registration: 061 238 654 or [email protected]
• 08:00 The Deep Dive Festival takes place at the Trustco United Sports Field with mouth-watering seafood & gourmet cuisine, a wide range of wines, craft drinks and other refreshments, live music and an action-packed, recreational zone just for the kids.
• 11:00 Deep in the City Festival at Jurra Inn at the Windhoek Showgrounds, continuing on Sunday at 11:00. Tickets: N$40 - N$100 via webtickets.com.na
Sunday 3 September
• 07:15 The Nedbank Citi Dash (5km & 10km Fun Run & Walk) starts and ends at the Zoo Park in the capital.
Saturday 9 September
• 08:30 Finkenstein Spring Bush Market at the estate on the outskirts of town until 13:00, with entertainment and food for the whole family. Entrance is free. Info: 081 477 3041.
• 09:00 Liefde by die Nam Festival at WHS Vegkop, with Die Heuwels Fantasties, Francois van Coke, Appel, Snotkop, Robbie Wessels, Early B, Tasche, Riana Nel, Bobby van Jaarsveld, Barto, Sagarias Tsam, Justin Vega, Lin-Mari and Riaan Smit. Info: liefdebydienam.co.za
Saturday 16 September
• 09:00 Mimosa breakfast with Marciel Hopkins, presenter of Bravo and Boer Soek 'n Vrou, at Droombos Country Estate. Tickets: N$495 via Quicket.co.za
• It's bigger, it's better and it's back. It’s the Otjiwarongo 4x4 "Vasbyt" at the Paresis showgrounds! Info 0881 248 1190 or 081 124 7184.
Friday 22 September
• 19:00 SA's Loufi live at MYNT. Tickets: N$100 - N$350 via webtickets.com.na
Wednesday 27 September
• 07:00 The Women and Agriculture Summit takes place in the National Theatre in Windhoek until the 28th at 18:00. Tickets: N$195 via quicket.co.za
Friday 29 September
• 09:00 The SB09 Music Festival takes place at the Unam stadium until the 30th, featuring a variety of local artists. Tickets: N$40 - N$1500 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 30 September
• 09:00 King Kong Pool Party at Dolphin Park, Walvis Bay. Tickets: N$350 - N$3000 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 Theo Watt (former Rockets frontman) & The Legacy from SA perform at the Windhoek Country Club, with Namibian supporting acts The Weekend Band, Gyzie and JD Waxa. Tickets: N$250 – N$600 via webtickets.com.na