Chill with Windhoek Express
Thursday 2 October• 18:30 Ek kan praat Afrikaans brings the laughs straight to you at Nico's Pub. Get ready for a night of pure humour and Afrikaans comedy at its best! Tickets: N$100 in advance via webtickets.com.na or N$150 at the doors.
• 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
• 18:00 The Lions Club Swakopmund host a goulash soup and bread evening with guest singer Jan de Wet, at the Lions dining hall. Tickets: N$100.
• 18:30 Zambezi All-Star, with performances by Prince T, Linda, Chezlam, Shanice, Torrie-Key and more at Sunrise Club Africa in Katima. Info: 081 335 8128.
• 20:00 Kapena Iilonga - a comedy show bringing together legendary comedians to poke fun at Namibia's joblessness, at Muso's Cafe. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 4 October
• 08:00 Hats & Roses in support of the Cancer Association, with MC Jawaahier Petersen (from Suidooster) and performances by Yola B, Björn Roxin and Sam Batola at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: From N$550 via PayToday.
• 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.
• 11:00 Atlantis Oktoberfest in Walvis Bay, with Get 2 Band and DJ Eddie as from 16:00. Tickets: N$30 and free for kids under 12.
• 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
• 16:00 Meat & Beer Festival Vol 20 with DJ Spuzza at the Independence Arena. Tickets: N$80 befor 16:00 and N$100 thereafter. Info: 081 220 3645.
• 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.
• 12:00 Temperature Festival, headlined by Scotts Maphuma and others at the Sam Nujoma Stadium. Tickets: From N$150 via webtickets.com.na
• 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!
Wednesday 15 October
• 18:00 South African singer Steve Hofmeyr performs live at the Stellenbosch Wine Bar. Tickets: N$9 750 a table of 10, which includes a 2-course dinner and wine. Tickets: nam-events.com
Friday 17 October
• 18:30 Unam Choir Concert takes place at the Unam main hall in Windhoek, led by conductor Bonnie Pereko. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:30 People of Song connects Namibian musical traditions such as chanting, body percussion and choral singing with a symphonic orchestra and traditional instruments such as djembes and marimba. It takes place in the National Theatre, with a second show on the 18th. Tickets: From N$170 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 This month's edition of Acoustic Friday at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre features Benjamin Piat and Bruno Guelen. Tickets: N$80 in advance and N$120 at the doors.
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 Ma/Gaisa Rumble in the City. For the first time ever two of Damara Punchies best duo's will be sharing the stage. Raphael & Pele as well as T-Bozz & Staika, at the Zoo Park Amphitheatre. Tickets: From N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 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
Tuesday 21 October
• 19:00 The Spanish embassy in Namibia hosts the Fetén Fetén musical concert in the National Theatre. Tickets are free.
Thursday 23 October
• 18:00 The Unam Showcase featuring the work of final-year students, Backstage at the National Theatre. Tickets: N$50 via webtickets.com.na
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
• 12:00 The Windhoek Jazz Festival featuring Sipho Hotstix Mabuse at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Tickets: N$300 - N$400 via webtickets.com.na
• 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
Thursday 6 November
• 20:00 Naked Spaces - a portrait of love unravelling across time. Set on a split stage, the play follows the lives of lovers Sem and Aili, in the National Theatre. Tickets: N$120 via webtickets.
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
Friday 28 November
• 17:30 Roof of Africa Christmas Night Market with stalls, food, drinks and gifts. Info: 081 268 4758.
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.