Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• Ikhoba's crafters showcase their latest designs for the 2023 edition of Christmas in July until 31 August.
• Lisa Voigts' exhibition Care can be viewed at The Project Room until 9 September.
Thursday 24 August
• 18:00 Tsamma Time, an exhibition by the Omba Arts Trust, opens at the National Art Gallery and can be viewed until 23 September.
• 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
• 09:00 Colour Festival Namibia at the Ramblers fields in Windhoek. Tickets: N$80 - N$100 in advance via webtickets, or N$150 at the gates (not fixed).
• 10:00 Swakopmund Night Market at Tiger Reef until 20:00. Info: 081 810 2629 or [email protected]
• 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]
Sunday 27 August
• 15:00 Hip Hop according to Jazz, featuring Lioness at Berrylicious Restaurant in Windhoek. Tickets (in advance only): N$300. Info: 085 777 3488.
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
• 16:00 Sir Ray - the human jukebox - performs at Sound Garden in Swakopmund.
• 17:00 Neighbourhood night market at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre until late, with loads of delicious foods and drinks. Entrance: N$30. Info: [email protected]
• 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
• Goanikontes celebrates five years with fun in the sun - a market, live music, food and giveaways and more. Info: 064 405 979/6.
• 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 A farmer's market takes place at the Windhoek showgrounds until 13:00. Next dates: 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]
• 08:00 Yellow Ribbon Festival family fun day at the Atlantis Sport Club in Walvis Bay in support of the Cancer Association's Erongo Centre. Info: 064 461 271.
• 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.
• 10:00 Windhoek Journey Town Scavenger Hunt starting at the Grove Mall until 14:00. Info: 081 443 3730
• 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
• 19:00 Jazz piano concert by Dieter Köhnlein at the DHPS auditorium in Church Street. Presented by the German embassy.
Sunday 3 September
• 07:15 The Nedbank Citi Dash (5km & 10km Fun Run & Walk) starts and ends at the Zoo Park in the capital. More details to follow in due course.
• 18:00 Join Secret Sunrise as they celebrate Beyonce's "Renaissance" at ETC (old Chopsis). Tickets: N$100 - N$180 via webtickets.com.na
Thursday 7 September
• 18:00 The opening of Bowled Over - a group exhibition of handcrafted pottery - takes place at the Bellhaus gallery in Windhoek. The exhibition can be viewed until 23 September.
Friday 8 September
• 09:00 Oriêgê Fest at the upper parking at the Windhoek municipality until 10 September, featuring art and rhinos, starring Mas Muziq. Continues until Sunday, 10 September. Tickets: N$50 - N$80 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 9 September
• 08:00 Spring festival and bazaar at the Reformed Church in Schlettwein Street, Pionierspark until 13:00, with food stalls, games for the kids, a tea garden, potjiekos competition and much more!
• 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
• 11:00 Spring Market Vibes at the Windhoek Country Club until 23:00, with a variety of delectable food, live DJs and the prettiest and coldest drinks.
• 19:00 The Namibian National Symphony Orchestra hosts their annual Concerto Festival conducted by Christian Ludwig and with special guest Emily Dangwa, at the DHPS Aula. Tickets: N$200 for adults, N$120 for students and pensioners via webtickets.com.na in advance, or N$240 for adults and N$150 for pensioners and students at the doors. A second performance takes place on the 10th.
• 20:00 Strictly Soul Windhoek edition takes place at The Wine Bar. Tickets: N$100 via quicket.co.za
Cup for Cancer with Cordelia
In support of breast cancer awareness, to beat late staging and advanced brease cancer in Namibia, SA's Cordelia performs as follows:
• Wednesday 13 September 18:30: Dutch Reformed church hall Pionierspark. Tickets: CAN Headoffice
• Thursday 14 September 18:30: Walvis Bay town hall. Tickets: CAN Erongo
• Friday 15 September 18:30: Crocodile farm, Otjiwarongo. Tickets at the Crocodile farm
• Saturday 16 September 18:00: Kupferquelle resort, Tsumeb. Tickets: Wellspring Cafe
Tickets cost N$250 in advance and N$300 at the doors.
Friday 15 September
• 18:30 Roots Gymnasium "Kuierfees" at Stampriet with entertainment by Wayne Blaauw. Info: 081 280 2497.
Saturday 16 September
• 08:00 The 061 High School Bash brings together more than 40 Windhoek high schools together, under the theme of shining light on the Namibian child's talent at the Sam Nujoma Stadium until 19:00. Tickets: N$40 via webtickets.com.na
• 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
Saturday 23 September
• 08:30 Yellowstone Trails spring market on the outskirts of Ludwigsdorf. Join in for a day filled with wine tastings, gin tastings, craft beer, hand-picked vendors, fresh produce, various food choices, music, face painting, jumping castles and more. Tickets: N$20 for adults and N$10 for children 7 and up. Info: 081 230 6776.
• 09:00 Walvis Bay Senior Citizen fun day at the Kuisebmund Secondary School sports field, with boeresport, egg & spoon, soccer, and much more. Entrance is free! Info 081 576 9690.
• 16:00 SA's Loufi performs at the Sound Garden in Swakopmund.
• 18:30 Join in a night of fun and laughter with South African comedian Pietman Geldenhuys at The Village Garden in Windhoek. Tickets: N$250 via webtickets.com.na. Food and drinks will be on sale.
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
• 18:00 John Rock Prophet performs at the Sound Garden in Swakopmund.
Saturday 30 September
• 09:00 King Kong Pool Party at Dolphin Park, Walvis Bay. Tickets: N$350 - N$3000 via webtickets.com.na
• 09:00 Oktoberfest at the Armae venue on the outskirts of Okahandja. Info: 081 129 6905.
• 09:30 Future Females Windhoek hosts a small business expo at Wanderers in Windhoek. Tickets: N$90 - N$110 via webtickets.com.na. Apply for a stall via https://bit.ly/FFBusinessExpo2023Application
• 17:00 Hope in God's Promises gospel show at The Zoo Park in Windhoek with performances by various artists. Tickets: N$200 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