Chill with Windhoek Express

Gerine Hoff
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
• 19:00 An illustrated talk at the National Botanic Research Institute (Hugel Street, Windhoek) by Jessica Steyn on The desert comes alive after the rain.
Saturday 25 October
• 18:00 The Simply You magazine lifestyle and fashion awards take place at the Avani Hotel in Windhoek. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
Thursday 29 October
• 19:00 A talk on Building climate-resilient livestock in Namibia, presented by Dr Carlos Sarabia, an evolutionary biologist, takes place at the Scientific Society.
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
• 19:00 Damn _Etu Poetry Show Volume 3 at Muso's Cafe. Tickets from N$80 via Webtickets.com.na
• 19:30 Come and watch Namibian artist, Gazza perform live at Sicilia's Restaurant with a live band and acoustic performances. Tickets: From N$500 info: 081 758 8833
Saturday 1 November
• 10:30 Voice of Namibia Kids - Where voices shine, dreams take flight and the stage comes alive with unforgettable performances at Parkies Primary School, Pionierspark. Tickets: N$200 Info: 0813335647
• 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
• 18:00 Voice of Namibia - Where voices shine, dreams take flight and the stage comes alive with unforgettable performances at Parkies Primary School, Pionierspark. Tickets: N$200 Info: 0813335647
• 20:00 The annual Zambezi night takes place at The Loft in Windhoek Tickets:N$100 via webtickets.com.na
Wednesday 5 November
• 09:00 The Windhoek Christmas Village will take place from 5 to 7 November at Wanderers. Tickets: From N$10 pay at the door
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.
Friday 7 November
• 19:00 Promiseland proudly welcomes back Rocco de Villiers live on stage. With his signature blend of smooth melodies and captivating storytelling at Beach Hotel Swakopmund with a second show on 8 Nov. Tickets: From N$200 info: 081 356 7452
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 14 November
• 15:00 Jou Fees is an Afrikaans music festival for old and young at WHS Vegkop. Tickets: N$150 via webtickets.com.na
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 22 November
• 13:00 Spin and Groove a lifestyle event celebrating spin culture and groove entertainment at Windhoek Spin City. Tickets: From N$150 via webtickets.com.na
• 17:00 The Restoration Concert is a worship concert featuring Sinach as headline artist at Hage Geingob Stadium. Tickets: From N$100 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.
Saturday 6 December
• 10:00 Don't miss the Yenda Summer Festival in Katima Mulilo. Tickets: From N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 14:00 Soulection is a global movement of soul, future beats, and timeless rhythm. A fusion of culture and creativity that connects music lovers everywhere in Rehoboth. Tickets: From N$80 via webtickets.com.na