Also known as: FNCC · Franco Namibian Cultural Centre · Franco Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) · the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre — Windhoek venue hosting exhibitions, comedy, theatre, and cultural events including Savanna Comedy Hour and Namibian artist showcases.
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The Namibian
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre is hosting Acoustic Friday event with Y'Cliff and his band
“The ticketed event will take place at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre featuring Y'Cliff and his band.”
End of September Culture GuideThe Namibian
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre will open doors on 30 July for 'Moonlight at The Galleries' event
“On 30 July, the FNCC, the National Art Gallery of Namibia, The Project Room and the Namibian Arts Association will open their doors from 16h00 till late for 'Moonlight at The Galleries'.”
Bastille DayThe Namibian
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre will celebrate its 35th anniversary on 30 and 31 July
“The FNCC will be celebrating its 35th anniversary with a special programme on 30 and 31 July.”
France, Namibia Renew Vows At Bastille FeastNamibian Sun
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre hosted Savanna Comedy Hour comedy showcase on Thursday evening
“Laughter echoed through the halls of the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) on Thursday evening, as the latest edition of the Savanna Comedy Hour brought together some of Namibia's most entertaining comedians for an unforgettable battle between the OGs and the New Gs.”
FNCC erupts with laughter as comedians deliver hilarious showdownThe Namibian
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre collaborated with Gondwana Collection to deliver French language certification programme
“Investing in people remains at the heart of the Gondwana Collection's approach to hospitality and skills development. This commitment was recently celebrated as employees received French language certificates through a collaborative programme with the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC).”
Gondwana employees receive French certificates through FNCCThe Namibian
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre will host 'The Dungeons' on 20 March
“Stories from a controversial chapter in Namibia's struggle for independence will take centre stage in Mervin Claasen's 'The Dungeons' at Windhoek's Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre on 20 March.”
‘The Dungeons’ heads to the stageThe Namibian
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre is currently displaying 'Neotypes: Totemic Systems in the Age of the Machine' exhibition
“The exhibition is currently on display at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre in Windhoek.”
Malua Considers Totems in the Age of the MachineThe Namibian
The Franco Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) invites young and emerging artists to submit their work for consideration
“The Franco Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) invites young and emerging artists who have never exhibited to submit their work for consideration.”
Local creatives urged to submit workThe Namibian
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre is hosting 'Dance: Namibia meets Japan' with Ombetja Yehinga Organisation tonight
“Today The Franco Namibian Cultural Centre and the Japanese embassy is hosting 'Dance: Namibia meets Japan' in its gallery tonight.”
Marching Ahead With This Week’s EventsThe Namibian
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre marked the occasion of Beaujolais Nouveau with invited guests Beaujolais Nouveau celebration
“At a recent soiree at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC), France's ambassador to Namibia, Cécile Vigneau marked the occasion with invited guests.”
Young wine and birthday cheer for FNCCThe Windhoek Show, Doek Literary Festival, Road to India Food Festival, and other cultural events are scheduled for late September in Windhoek. The events include Franco's Acoustic Friday featuring Y'Cliff and his band, and the Goethe-Institut's audiovisual 'Echoes of the Future' installation with Namibian and German artists.
26 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Windhoek Show, Doek Literary Festival, Road to India Food Festival, and other cultural events are scheduled for late September in Windhoek. The events include Franco's Acoustic Friday featuring Y'Cliff and his band, and the Goethe-Institut's audiovisual 'Echoes of the Future' installation with Namibian and German artists.
26 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Jacky Kaputu, a tourism innovation and development student, completed an internship in reservations at Gondwana Collection Namibia and was hired as a permanent team member after six months, drawn by the company's values around sustainability and responsible tourism.
19 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Elemotho, described as "the new sound of the Kalahari," headlined a concert at the National Theatre of Namibia after a four-year absence, alongside performers The Ells, Livinge Dennis and Tisha, with host Jemimah Ndebele introducing each act through spoken word pieces.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek's downtown galleries hosted "Moonlight @ The Galleries," an evening event featuring exhibitions across four spaces including a Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre showcase of 35 artists for the centre's 35th anniversary, accompanied by a night market with food, crafts, and locally made beer.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A writer reflects on Windhoek's cultural calendar, highlighting the annual Bastille Day garden party at the French ambassador's house, where short speeches, quality charcuterie, and champagne celebrate 14 July and France's art de vivre. The article notes that Bastille Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, a key event of the French Revolution that ended the French monarchy.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
France's ambassador to Namibia hosted a Bastille Day event at her residence in Windhoek, attended by the minister of international relations and trade. Both nations reaffirmed their long-standing friendship, with Namibia's minister noting France was among the first European countries to recognize Swapo and highlighting shared commitment to economic cooperation and sustainable development.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Franco Namibian Cultural Centre hosted Savanna Comedy Hour on Thursday, featuring veteran comedians and rising stars performing personal stories, social commentary and everyday experiences turned into humour. The event included performances from comedians including Funny Jones, Dangote, Jar Jar and Courage the Comedian.
13 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Drag Night Namibia's 'Pride Kiki Ball' brought together LGBTQI+ community members and allies for competitions in categories including corporate realness, face, runway, body and performance at Le Roof. The event, held under the theme 'Show us Your Pride', was the first in Windhoek's Pride Month celebrations.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Gondwana Collection employees received French language certificates through a pilot programme with the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre, running from April to September 2025. The initiative aimed to develop practical French communication skills and cross-cultural competencies among staff to better serve French-speaking tourism guests.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Savannah Comedy Hour, a monthly comedy platform started in 2021 by the Comedy Hour Collective and sponsored by Namibia Breweries, has been relaunched for its fifth edition at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. The event has hosted over 50 shows and showcased more than 40 local comedians, with organisers planning to introduce new comedians and poets in the coming year.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
Mervin Claasen's 'The Dungeons', premiering at Windhoek's Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre on 20 March, dramatizes untold testimonies of detainees held in Lubango exile camps during Namibia's pre-independence struggle. The production draws from published accounts and survivor interviews to confront the harsh realities of the liberation movement and foster dialogue about this difficult chapter of national history.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Breweries Limited has confirmed that Savanna will return as the headline sponsor of the Savanna Comedy Hour for the 2026 season. The monthly comedy platform, held at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre, has expanded since its 2021 launch to feature over 40 local comedians and has become a regular fixture on Windhoek's entertainment calendar.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Nambowa Malua's exhibition "Neotypes: Totemic Systems in the Age of the Machine" at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre examines how traditional clan totems and symbols from Aawambo and other Namibian cultures encode historical survival narratives, while exploring whether new totems are forming in the era of technology and rapidly shifting social organisation.
7 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Three opportunities are available for Namibian artists and creatives: the National Arts Council invites applications for funding across mediums and disciplines, the Namibian Arts Association seeks submissions for an independence exhibition reflecting heritage and identity, and the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre welcomes emerging artists to exhibit at a group show.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Franco Namibian Cultural Centre hosts a Namibia-Japan dance exchange tonight, while the National Art Gallery displays children's artwork until April. The weekend features an Easter night market, a 5km–20km night race, and a children's Disney-themed fashion show at Wanderers sport grounds.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian lists Windhoek and Swakopmund events for February, including a photography exhibition, beach volleyball tournament, chamber music concert, pregnancy educational day, acting masterclass, trail run, cycling challenge, visual art launch, dance performances, and recurring weekly activities across fitness, quiz nights, and dance classes.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian lists Valentine's Day and February events across Windhoek, including romantic dinners, outdoor movie screenings, pub games nights, art exhibitions, and recurring weekly activities such as quiz nights, dance classes, and live music performances.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →