Chill with Windhoek Express
Thursday 11 September• 18:00 SA's Elvis blue performs live at the Stellenbosch Wine Bar. Tickets: N$8 500 for a table of ten, which includes a 3-course dinner and Rust & Vrede portfolio wines, available via nam-events.com/event.
• 19:00 The Botanical Society hosts a talk by Carol Steenkamp on The Champion Tree Project -an initiative dedicated to identifying the largest specimens - at the National Botanical Research Institute in Orban Street, Windhoek.
• 19:00 Thumbelina, choreographed and directed by Robin van Wyk, in the National Theatre until the 13th.
Friday 12 September
• 19:00 Lavender & Lace with “Tollie Parton” at the Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool hall in support of the Cancer Association of Namibia. Tickets: N$4500 for a table of 10, N$3500 for a group of ten, and N$350 for single tickets. Contact [email protected] or call 081 953 7740 for tickets. Please note the 18 age restriction, and it is not for sensitive viewers.
Saturday 13 September
• 09:00 Okahandja Spring Festival, with live entertainment by Danie Prinsloo and fun for everyone at Dede's Place (Shell Service Station) in Okahandja until 17:00.
• 09:00 Ladies morning with educational psychologist Elana Kriel and psychological councillor Jana Durand at the Arebbusch Travel Lodge, hosted by Netwerk. Tickets: N$350, including breakfast. Info: 081 625 0167.
• 14:30 The Reformation Cantata presents a concerto in honour of Magdalena Kambudu by Namibian National Symphony Orchestra under Simon Mushaandja, at Bennies Entertainment in Ongwediva. Tickets: From N$65 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:30 Spring Serenade - Choirs in concert with the Windhoeker Männerchor and Windhoek Namibia Youth Choir, presenting an evening filled with music to start of the spring season at De Kayak in Windhoek. Tickets: N$110 via webtickets.com.na
Monday 15 September
• 11:00 As part of the Zero Emissions Week, the City of Windhoek hosts an electric vehicle exhibition at the municipal head office until 17:00, featuring EVs, e-bikes, electric buses and e-forklifts, as well as demonstrations of charging technology.
Wednesday 17 September
• The annual Grootfontein Agricultural Show takes place at the showgrounds until the 19th. Info: www.grootshow.com or 0811242182.
Saturday 20 September
• 18:00 Unleash the punk rock madness with The Tomorrow Ban, Johnny Louw, Echo Vision and Junk Halo at The Handle Bar. Tickets: From N$50 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 The Miss NGO Namibia beauty pageant takes place at the Hilton Hotel in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$150 via webtickets.com.na
Sunday 21 September
• 10:00 Join the global Royal Enfield One Ride starting at Namibia Motorcycles in Windhoek to Okahandja Country Lodge. Bikes to rent at N$800, with a special rate for a set menu at the lodge, and a braai from 1700 back in Windhoek. Info: 085 747 2845.
Wednesday 24 September
• The Amalgamated Rotational Annual Festival (ARAF) trade fair takes place at the Usakos sports field with music, food, boxing, car spinning a business seminar and more until the 27th.
Friday 26 September
• 16:00 Soufsidechill Hype returns to Windhoek with a high-voltage experience like no other, with top-tier local and South-African DJs at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Tickets: From N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 22:00 Whildthyme Events Africa presents Timo ODV, one of South Africa's top electronic music producers and DJs, at Club Origin. Tickets: From N$25 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 27 September
• 12:00 Balcony Mix Africa, a high-energy Amapiano experience curated by the globally renowned Major League DJs, takes place at the Wanderers Sports Fields. Tickets: From N$250 via webtickets.com.na
• 13:00 Sizzling Summer Vol 2, featuring SA's Focalistic at the WHS B field. Tickets: From N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Unmasking Hope: Lighting the way for the Namibian child - a fundraising gala for SOS Children's Villages in Namibia at the Mercure Hotel. Dress code: Masquerade Ball, evening gowns & black tie. Tickets: From N$500 via nam-events.com
• 19:00 Johnny Cash tribute show by Riaan Smit at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre. Tickets: From N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Thursday 2 October
• 20:00 Land - a contemporary dance theatre production by Haymich Olivier is on stage in the National Theatre until the 4th. Tickets cost N$180 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 3 October
• 09:00 Nyanyulized Festival, a platform for emerging artists and a larger marketplace for people who own small and medium enterprises at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$60 via webtickets.com.na
• 15:00 Clubhouz.3 presents Boiler Room V3 at the Brewers Market Theatre in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$60 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 4 October
• 09:00 Potjie with a Purpose at the Wanderers Sports Field in support of the Side by Side Early Intervention Centre and LearnOnOneNam. Last year’s champions, Team Ice Queen, are back - and they’re ready to defend their title! Info: 081 449 3786.
• 13:00 Liefde by die Nam, featuring Die Heuwels Fantasties, Appel, Koos Kombuis, Francois van Coke, Jack Parow, Early B, Riaan Benade, Kurt Darren, Robbie Wessels, Bernice West, Vaughn Ahrens, Justin Vega, Lin-Mari, Sagarias Tsam and Schalk Bezuidenhout as MC, takes place at WHS Vegkop. Tickets: From N$350 via ticketmaster.co.za
• 17:00 The A cappella festival Namibia featuring Shower Power, Collective Singers, Voixt and Harmonic Messengers, takes place at the Eros Primary School. Tickets: From N$200 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 Windhoek Whisky Festival at the Mövenpick, featuring expert guidance from Whisky Masters. Tickets: N$400 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 DJ Jazzy D performs at Club London in Windhoek for one night only!
Tuesday 7 October
• 09:00 NAU ladies' breakfast with Lindie Strydom at the Auas Hills retirement village. Tickets: N$500 (via webtickets.com.na), which includes snacks and refreshments, a gift pack and awesome prizes. Info: 081 218 4858.
Saturday 11 October
• 09:00 Tea Party for Hope with host and author Violette Mureko, MC Christopher Freygang and special guest speaker Rosalie Martins-Hausiku at the Windhoek Country Club, for a transformative experience that brings together Namibians under one umbrella of hope.
• 13:00 In this edition of Whoos NexTT, Zakaz Bantwini takes to the stage at the Windhoek High School B Field. Tickets: From N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:30 NGY worship festival at Vegkop (WHS), with food stalls, chill areas, bonfires and live worship. Tickets: N$150 via eticket.my.na. For high school learners only!
Saturday 18 October
• 09:30 Cup4Cancer at the Dutch Reformed church hall in Okahandja, with Alinda Lu'Mar. Tickets: N$200, which includes a meal. Info: 081 148 9809.
• 17:00 "Musiek Adrenalien" with Riaan Smit, Irene-Louise van Wyk and Barto Swiegers at the Tony Rust track. Tickets: N$250 via howler.co.za
Friday 31 October
• 14:00 The annual Windhoek Oktoberfest kicks off at the SKW and continues on Saturday. Tickets: From N$180 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 1 November
• 14:00 Groove into summer all white edition with Babalwa M at the Cosdef Arts & Crafts centre in Swakopmund, with top local DJs, live performances, food and drinks. Tickets: From N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 13:00 Soke: Celebrate Africa: Join in for a vibrant celebration of African culture at Soke! Immerse yourself in the African rhythm and fashion, at Pequena (80 Rendsburger Street) in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$100 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 8 November
• 19:00 Midlife performs live at the Atlantic Villa garden in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$300 available via webtickets.com.na, includes a meal.
Friday 21 November
• 19:00 The Katutura Fashion Week takes place at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre until the 22nd, themed "Cultural Fusion KFW 2025". Tickets: From N$50 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 29 November
• 10:00 TopCheri Kiddies Concert & Play Day at the Eros Primary School sports fields. A fun family day where kids aged 3–16 showcase their talents in singing, dancing, acting, modeling, poetry, art, and more. Tickets: N$50 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Die Beste Band in die Wêreld Ooit Ek Sweer with Rikus de Beer at the SKW in Windhoek. Tickets: N$295 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 5 December
• 18:00 Christmas Night Market at Das Bos (Yellowstone trails) in Windhoek, with music, food and gifts. Info: 081 268 4758.