Chill with Windhoek Express
Thursday 4 April• 10:00 Join the Outjo Youth Festival until 7 April. The festival will showcase the talents of youths within & around Outjo through sports games (soccer & netball), performances, musical renditions, and dancing. Entrance N$50 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Dive into the unexpected with Theatre Sports at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre! Tickets: N$50 at the doors (cash only).
• 19:00 SPCA quiz night at the Old Wheelers Club until 21:00, with lots of fun and laughter, and secret prizes for winners. Participation: N$ 900 for a team of 4 or N$250 per person. Info: [email protected]
• 19:11 WIKA Prinzenball / Royal Ball at the SKW. Tickets: N$250
Friday 5 April
• 10:00 Baby Expo and ECD Fair hosted by ML Media Artistry and Health Point in Windhoek until 6 April. Info 081 811 0210.
• 16:00 Easter Night Market at Droombos. Entrance N$20 for 13 and above, N$10 for kids under 13, and free for kids under 5 and pensioners. Info [email protected]
• 17:00 First Friday Easter Shop & Vibe Night Market at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre until 23:00. Come for the crafts, stay for the live tunes!
• 17:00 Good Food Market at The Village in Liliencron Street, with live music, entertainment for the kids and loads of food! Tickets: N$30 - N$150 via webtickts.com.na
• 19:00 WIKA Prunksitzung at the SKW. Tickets: N$300 via www.karneval-in-windhoek.com
• 19:00 The multi-media showcase Ras Sheehama: 3 Decades of Sound takes place at the Nampower Convention Centre, with a second show on the 6th. Tickets: From N$150 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 This month's edition of Night Under the Stars at the Goethe Institute features Sir Ray and Friends. Tickets: N$50 at the doors.
• 19:00 The Wasp, written by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm is performed Backstage in the National Theatre. Tickets: N$150 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 Desert Comet performs at the Steampunk Factory and Lounge Bar in Windhoek. Tickets: N$50 at the doors.
Saturday 6 April
• 08:00 La Academy presents a Hello Autumn market at the Dagbreek School premises, with festive food, crafts, kid’s activities and more until 14:00. Entrance is free.
• 08:00 Farmer's Market at the Windhoek Showgrounds until 13:00. Entrance: N$5 for adults, kids and pensioners for free. Upcoming dates: 1 June, 29 June, 3 August, 31 August, 2 November, 30 November and 7 December. Info: [email protected]
• 11:11 WIKA street procession down Independence Avenue, followed by the WIKA beer festival at the SKW. Tickets: N$50 via www.karneval-in-windhoek.com
Sunday 7 April
• 15:30 The Youth Orchestras of Namibia present a cello ensemble concert at Farm Krumhuk. Entrance is free, but donations are welcome.
• 11:11 WIKA KiKaWi / Kids Carnival at the SKW. Tickets: N$80 for adults and N$20 for children via www.karneval-in-windhoek.com
• The HereroFest hosted by the Ovaherero Traditional Authority takes place at Okahandja until 14 April. Info 081 248 0358 or 081 367 2311.
Monday 8 April
• 07:30 Netwerk Namibië hosts a breakfast with South African economist Dawie Roodt, themed "Hoe om jouself te posisioneer in 'n onserke wêreld" at the Atlantic Villa Guesthouse in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$450 per person (including breakfast) or N$4500 for a table of 10. Info: [email protected]
Tuesday 9 April
• 19:00 Enno Aufderheide hosts a public talk on Alexander von Humboldt: Fidget, humanist and scientist at the Namibia Scientific Society.
Wednesday 10 April
• 07:30 Netwerk Namibië hosts a breakfast with South African economist Dawie Roodt, themed "Hoe om jouself te posisioneer in 'n onserke wêreld" at Droombos in Windhoek. Tickets: N$450 per person (including breakfast) or N$4500 for a table of 10. Info: [email protected]
• 19:11 WIKA HeDaMa / Ladies & Men's Night, and Masked Ball at the SKW. Tickets: N$150 for the ladies, and N$100 for the men via www.karneval-in-windhoek.com
Thursday 11 April
• 19:11 WIKA first international evening at the SKW. Tickets: N$250 via www.karneval-in-windhoek.com
Friday 12 April
• 19:11 WIKA second international evening at the SKW. Tickets: N$300 via www.karneval-in-windhoek.com
• 20:00 Desert Comet & Friends perform live at Musos in the capital. Tickets: N$50 at the door.
Saturday 13 April
• 12:00 In support of Justice for Animals, a live show featuring Half Jack, Jay, and Lianie May takes place at Nico's Pub & Grill in Windhoek. Tickets: N$200 per person (limited) or N$6000 for a table of 10 that includes canapes and two bottles of wine. Book: [email protected]
• 12:00 An Amapiano Festival takes place at the Hage Geingob stadium. Tickets: From N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 An evening at the theatre presented by Connect Dance Studio and performers like Vaughn Ahrens, Lize Visser, RickiG and more at the Berg-Op school hall in Okahandja. Tickets: N$200, which includes a welcoming drink and canapes available from 081 246 5487. Dress: Black tie/evening wear.
• 19:11 WIKA JuKa / Youth Carnival at the SKW. Tickets: N$80 via www.karneval-in-windhoek.com
Sunday 14 April
• 11:11 Kehraus / Last dance at the SKW. Tickets: N$50 via www.karneval-in-windhoek.com
Saturday 20 April
• 08:15 Integrate Learning Solutions hosts Walk 4 Inclusion to create awareness for autism, disabilities and special needs at the Wanderers Sports Club.
• 18:00 A concert by SA's West takes place at the Windhoek Afrikaans Private School in support of Drought Relief Namibia. Tickets: N$180 per person or N$3500 for a table of 8. Tickets: WhatsApp to 081 124 9670.
• 19:00 Capricorn Private Wealth Baroque Festival 2024 - with the Namibian National Symphony Orchestra accompanying several young Namibian musicians performing music from the baroque era. Tickets: N$130 - N$200 via webtickets.com.na
Wednesday 24 April
• The annual Tourism Expo takes place at the Windhoek Country Club until the 26th. Info: nte.nmh.com.na
Friday 26 April
• The KosMOS Fees takes place at the Wanderers Sports Club in Windhoek and continues on the 27th. Info: [email protected]
• 19:00 The City of Windhoek hosts the /Ae//Gams cultural festival at the municipality's upper parking until the 27th. Info: [email protected] or [email protected]
• 19:00 The Next Ma/Gaisa Star Season 3 Final takes place at the National Theatre. Tickets: From N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 27 April
• 09:00 The Windhoek SPCA hosts a yard sale as a fundraiser for animals in need. Donate your stuff now! Deliveries can be made at 145 Robert Mugabe Avenue or call 061 238 654 to make alternative arrangements.
Tuesday 30 April
• 12:00 The Ondangwa Trade & Industrial Exhibition takes place until 4 May, featuring food and beverages, SMEs and much more. Info: 065 240 101.
Thursday 9 May
• NamBurn - the Namibian Burn based on the principles of the Burning Man festival - takes place at Blumfelde until 14 May. Tickets: Starting from N$400 via quicket.co.za
• 20:00 As part of the Tourism Expo, the Carnival of Flames - a fire and dance extravaganza - takes place at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$155 for adults, N$55 for children (6-12) and free for pensioners and kids under 6. Tickets: https://eticket.my.na/
Friday 10 May
• Camp Rock Namibia takes place until 12 May at Monte Christo Game Farm. Info: 081 719 1888 or [email protected]
Friday 17 May
• 16:00 The Bank Windhoek Seawork Seafood & Music Festival takes place at the Olympia Swimming Pool in the capital until the 18th.
Tuesday 11 June
• 19:00 South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout presents Crowd Pleaser at Sound Garden in Swakopmund, with a second show on the 12th. Tickets: From N$200 via quicket.co.za
Thursday 13 June
• 19:00 South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout presents Crowd Pleaser at the National Theatre in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$200 via quicket.co.za
Saturday 29 June
• 09:00 The annual Armae "Grootgees Boeremusiekfees" with The Legends, takes place at the venue on the outskirts of Okahandja until 23:45.
Friday 5 July
• Oshakati Bike Fest until the 6th, with live bands, an auction and a Cuca Run. Info: [email protected]
Thursday 22 August
• The annual Outjo Game Festival takes place at Sophienhof until the 24th, featuring performances by a host of artists and fun for the whole family! Check out outjowildsfees.com for more info.
Friday 23 August
• The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair takes place until the 31st. Info: oatf.com.na
Wednesday 30 October
• The Erongo Business & Expo takes place at the Walvis Bay Civic Centre until 2 November.