Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• 10:00 Do some Christmas shopping at the Eros Dutch Reformed Church in Windhoek until 1 December. Info: 081 895 9483.
Thursday 30 November
• 19:00 Human Rights Day concert featuring the Namibian Blue All-Starts at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre in support of LifeLine / ChildLine Namibia. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 1 December
• 18:00 Inside out - an experimental performance installation takes place at the Okuryangava Women's Centre.
• 18:00 Gymnasts in Wonderland presented by the Swakopmund Gymnastics Club at the MTC Dome. Tickets: N$20. Drinks and snacks will be on sale.
• 18:00 The Cantare Audire Choir and the Namibian National Symphony Orchestra host its Christmas Concert at the Dutch Reformed Church Pionierspark, with a second show on Sunday 3 December. Tickets: N$120 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:45 Coming Home Dead - a theatre production interwoven with performance poetry, expressing the narrative of the 1904-08 genocide at the National Theatre. Tickets: N$250 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Cross Dress Party at Stables 26 in Okahandja. Entrance is free and there's a prize for the best dressed!
• 20:00 Bourbon & Blues at the Steampunk Lounge in Windhoek, featuring the Roadhouse Blues Band.
Saturday 2 December
• 08:00 A farmer's market takes place at the Windhoek showgrounds until 13:00. Next dates: 9 December (Christmas market). Entrance: N$5 for adults and children free. Info: 081 277 8766 or [email protected]
• 16:00 Night Market at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre until 22:00. Info: 081 810 2629.
• 15:00 Advent Market at Farm Krumhuk, with candle-making, gingerbread houses, unique crafts and much more until 18:00.
• 18:00 Mi Casa and other DJs perform at the WHS Vegkop stadium. Tickets: N$450 - N$600.
• 18:30 Okamita Family Movie Night at Osona Village, hosted by StarLight Films Namibia. Featured film: Encanto.
• 19:00 We Praise Him gospel concert at the Walvis Bay municipal hall, featuring Maranatha, Pride Panashe, Esmee Katjikuru and Monique English. Tickets: N$30 - N$130 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Drag Night Namibia comes together to celebrate achievements, resilience, and the spirit of equality at the Goethe-Institute in Windhoek. Tickets: N$120 via webtickets.com.na
Sunday 3 December
• 12:00 Jazz on the Lawn with Don Vino and Judith Sephuma at the WHS Vegkop stadium in Windhoek until 19:00. Tickets: N$400 - N$550 via myeticket.na
Tuesday 5 December
• 20:00 SA comedian Alfred Adriaan hosts Unfit & Forty at the National Theatre. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 8 December
• City of Windhoek Christmas market at the Zoo Park until the 10th.
• 18:30 COSDEF Swakopmund fashion show and art exhibition, featuring some of the most well-known artisans. This event promises a unique experience that you won't want to miss out on.
• 19:00 Steampunk Lounge in Windhoek presents "Storytellers" featuring Riaan Smit. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 9 December
• 09:00 TopCheri Kiddies Concert and Play Day with Sugar King at the Doc Jubber Fields in Windhoek. Tickets: N$40 - N$60 via webtickets.com.na
• 11:00 Bonnets Up at the Old Wheelers Club in Windhoek.
• 14:00 Jameson Passion Pub x Craft at Et Cetera, where the rich flavours of Jameson whiskey meet the vibrant energy of a pub atmosphere. Tickets: From N$120 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 Godenfang in Walvis Bay hosts their Plaza Reloaded party! Tickets: N$100 in advance or N$120 at the doors.
• 18:00 Youth Vibez concert and Miss Youth 2023 at the Independence Arena in Katutura. Tickets: N$80 via webtickets.com.na
Thursday 14 December
• The annual Nedbank Food Festival takes place at the amphitheatre in Swakopmund until the 16th.
Sunday 17 December
• 10:00 Swakop Indie Music Fest at the Adventure Park & Paintball Centre, featuring Blikweg, JP Kotze, Johnny Louw, Ang & Mona, Savannah Collins, Safarias Tsam, Riaan Smit and others.
Wednesday 20 December
• 10:00 The Swakopmund Night Market takes place at Tiger Reef, along with the Coatal Talent Show. Info: 081 810 2629.
• 19:00 Tribute to Johnny Cash by Riaan Smit and his band at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
Thursday 21 December
• 18:00 SA singers Jay and Kurt Darren as well as a line-up of local artists perform at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$100 and up via webtickets.com.na
Friday 22 December
• 19:00 Year-end disco party at The Wolfshack until 23:00. Entrance: Free.
Thursday 28 December
• 11:00 Namib Rage Events presents Sounds of Summer at Langstrand until late.
Sunday 31 December
• 12:00 New Year's Pride countdown at the Sam Nujoma stadium in Katutura, with a fireworks display at midnight. Tickets: N$150 via webtickets.com.na