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It’s getting hot. Temperature soaring, the sun’s rays relentless and we’re nearing elections - it’s getting hot! Windhoek will no longer be our little haven, soon we’re all going to run off to the beach, escaping for the cool breeze at the coast. So instead of taking the weekend elsewhere, let’s fall back in love with our capital city this November. Let’s enjoy her allure, it sure is a busy month with plenty of choices to keep you entertained.

1 November 2019

Month-end and weekends - name a better duo. I dare you. Despite it being Halloween weekend, we do not foresee many dressing up as pumpkins but rather taking in music and sunshine wherever one can find it. This November we’re living our best socialite life, with not one, but two neighbourhood markets tempting patrons. El Barrio hosts its 6th Neighbourhood Market, with the fitting theme Dia De Los Muertos (Day Of The Dead) on Friday, 1 November from 16h00 till 22h00.

1 November 2019

On the other side of town, the City Market beckons all to come and enjoy local and international delicacies at the market’s new home, the Windhoek Country Club and Casino. Doors are open from 16h00 till 22h00. Why don’t you try to make an entrance at both events?

2 November 2019

As if this weekend isn’t busy enough and you’re looking to boogie in the sweltering heat, the Jazz Festival, the annual celebration of rhythm, blues and afrofunk is back on Saturday, 2 November 2019 at the Independence Stadium. This year’s headliner is the icon, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, joined by Vusi Nova and our favourite crooner, Sean K. Gates open at 12h00. It doesn’t stop there.

2 November 2019

A little meander out of the city will lead you to the Midgard Taste Festival. Midgard’s pristine country backdrop is the perfect setting for a family fun day, with a taste experience waiting to happen. This one is for foodies, and the lucky fans of Freshly Ground, as the afro-fusion band will be headlining. Don’t worry, Midgard’s Taste Festival starts at 09h30 and wraps up at 23h00 before the night gets too rowdy.

5 & 6 November 2019

Nataniël, the charismatic South African performer, comes back to Windhoek to serve us stories and great outfits galore, this time accompanied in concert with Charl du Plessis. The two-night event will take place at Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 November 2019. Get tickets as soon as you can!

9 November 2019

Not long after and in need of more live music, the quirky and eclectic The Gin Room, will be hosting an intimate performance by one of Namibia’s greats, John Rock Prophet, on Saturday, 9 November 2019. Make your way for a gin or two before he hits the stage at 19h00.

9 November 2019

All the Christmas enthusiasts will be pleased to know that Omeya, the residential and golf estate south of the capital, will be hosting a Christmas Market on Saturday, 9 November 2019 from 09h00 till 15h00. Before you begin to unearth all your decorations, use this opportunity to find some new tree ornaments, stockings or finally mingle with Christmas enthusiasts such as yourself. You go, get that spirit.

23 November 2019

To all the sisters (and sometimes the brothers) who love their kinks and curls, African Naturals Hair & Skin Products is back with another Natural Hair & Beauty Expo! The fro-loving expo brings African aesthetics, art, natural products and delicious food to The Bank Windhoek Theatre School on Saturday, 23 November 2019 from 10h00 till 17h00. Come prepared to slay, the theme is AfroFuturism.

29 November - 1 December 2019

We end November by celebrating a true Namibian hero - meat. Yes, October had Oktoberfest, and in our minds November will go down as Kapana month with the 3rd Kapana Festival on Friday, 29th November 2019 at Khomasdal Stadium. Gates open at 12h00 and there will be plenty of meat on offer, but the live performances and crafts are worthy of your attention too. Plus more meat... did we mention meat? It’s all about the meat. What a way to end the month, celebrating Namibia’s love of searing meat on the grill. The festival ends on Sunday, 1 December 2019, gates closing at 23h00.

With so much to choose from, don’t ever say Windhoek is boring! Get out there, take it in, one last hurrah before we turn Windhoek into a ghost town come December.

Lavinia Kapewasha