Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• Artistic Research and Communal Knowledge exhibition at the National Art Gallery until 18 May.
Thursday 18 April
• 18:00 Sound Garden, Namibia Wine Merchants and Desert Wagyu host a Wagyu and Wine night at Sound Garden, with 5 courses of Wagyu paired with 5 exquisite wines. Tickets: N$350 via 081 298 9502.
• 18:00 The National Botanical Research Institute hosts its annual general meeting, followed by an illustrated presentation by Coleen Mannheimer at 19:00.
• 19:00 The Himba's are Shooting - a film by Solenn Bardet is screened at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Entrance is free.
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.
• 09:00 The Zappy Joy Kid's Festival takes place at the Wanderers Sports Grounds in Windhoek, with fun, activities and excitement for the whole family. Tickets: From N$50 via webtickets.com.na
• 11:00 Bonnets Up at the Old Wheelers Club in Windhoek. Bring your Oldie for bragging rights! Entrance is free.
• 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
• 19:00 ZyX performs live at the Vivvaso Lounge in Windhoek. Tickets: N$100 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
• 19:00 The Namibia Bird Club hosts its Annual General Meeting with a talk by Linda van den Heever at the Namibia Scientific Society.
Thursday 25 April
• 10:00 The annual Skeleton Coast Rally takes place in Swakopmund until the 27th. Visit https://www.hognamibia.com/content/skeleton-coast-rally-2024 for more info.
Friday 26 April
• The KosMOS Fees takes place at the Wanderers Sports Club in Windhoek and continues on the 27th. Info: [email protected]
• 18:00 Werner van Zyl performs live at Napolitana in Swakopmund, during a bring & braai. A cash bar will be available.
• 19:00 A tribute to Papa Wemba by the Rumba Roots at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Tickets: N$80 via webtickets.com.na
• 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.
Friday 3 May
• 15:00 Unam bash at the main campus until late! Tickets: From N$50 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 4 May
• 10:00 She Blossoms Girls Conference at The Rendezvous in Walvis Bay. Tickets: N$100, which includes a light lunch, dessert and drinks. Info & tickets: 081 434 5809.
• 14:00 Old School Music Fiesta at The Catch at Gutenberg Platz. Early bird tickets cost N$200 and are available via WhatsApp at 081 414 9144.
Monday 6 May
• 19:00 The Giovanni Guido Trio present A Jazz Odyssey in the National Theatre. Entrance is free.
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]
Sunday 12 May
• 11:00 Around the World in One Day - celebrating mothers of the world, at Droombos in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$150 via quicket.co.za
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.
Saturday 18 May
• 13:00 Just for the ladies! The Afrikaans production “5 Vrouens en ek” by Francoise Boyce is performed at the Paintball Centre in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$150 from 081 597 5877.
Saturday 25 May
• 19:00 Ross Learmonth of Prime Circle fame performs live at Sound Garden in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$200 and up, available at the doors.
• 16:00 Bingo Night at Godenfang in Walvis Bay in support of Promiseland. Tickets: N$200 in advance which includes 5 bingo cards, 5 raffle entries and the N$50 entry fee, or N$100 at the doors, which covers 1 bingo card and the N$80 entry fee.
Friday 31 May
• 19:00 SA's Gian Groen and Namibia's Riaan Smit perform live at The Village Garden in Windhoek. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 1 June
• 08:00 Farmer's Market at the Windhoek Showgrounds until 13:00. Entrance: N$5 for adults, kids and pensioners for free. Upcoming dates: 29 June, 3 August, 31 August, 2 November, 30 November and 7 December. Info: [email protected]
• 19:00 SA's Gian Groen and Namibia's Riaan Smit perform live at The Village Garden in Windhoek. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
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
• 08:30 Winter Market at Droombos until 14:00. Entrance: N$10 and up.
• 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 18 September
• The annual Grootfontein Agricultural Show takes place until the 20th. Check out their Facebook page for more details.
Wednesday 30 October
• The Erongo Business & Expo takes place at the Walvis Bay Civic Centre until 2 November.