Also known as: FNCC · Franco Namibian Cultural Centre · Franco Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) · the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre — arts and cultural venue in Windhoek hosting exhibitions, theatre, comedy, and dance events.
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The Namibian
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre hosted Drag Night at its restaurant Le Roof.
“Featuring make-up by Ethanz Makeup and a DJ set by DJ Rise Elders, Drag Night returned to the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre's restaurant, formerly Café Prestige and now Le Roof, happy to be in an old haunt.”
Drag Night is back with a ‘boo!’The Namibian
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre celebrates its 25th year at its current location in Windhoek
“The FNCC was also a highlight of Vigneau's address as the organisation celebrates its 25th year at its current location in Windhoek.”
French National Day Celebrates Shared Principles, Cultural ConnectionThe Namibian
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre presents Pieter Basson's exhibition 'Agrafe' until 22 May
“Down the road at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC), artist Pieter Basson presents 'Agrafe'.”
Now Showing: Promising Student and Vivid Veteran ArtThe Namibian
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre hosted a colloquium on jazz and digitisation
“This was confirmed by Unesco Southern Africa director Nisha निशा during a colloquium held at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre in Windhoek on Monday.”
Jazz initiative for youth empowerment launchedThe Namibian
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre is presenting Acoustic Friday featuring Ras Sheehama and FNCC Jazz Night featuring Mandla Mlangeni and Big Ben.
“Acoustic Friday featuring Ras Sheehama at FNCC, Friday, 28 July, at 19h00”
Unmissable Events in NamibiaThe Namibian
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre hosted Acoustic Friday event where album was launched
“Elephant dung burns in the Café Prestige courtyard and a crowd bays for the show to go on as the first drops of water fall over the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre's Acoustic Friday.”
Tschuku Tschuku Debuts New Album at Acoustic FridayThe Namibian
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre received relocation of Café Prestige
“Well, El Barrio @ Nyama has moved to the showgrounds in the strange eatery migration that has also seen Café Prestige move to the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre.”
Eating the Pandemic: Season 2The Namibian
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre hosted Miss Plus Size Namibia pageant on 4 December
“This year's pageant was held at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre in Windhoek on 4 December.”
In Celebration of Women of All SizesThe Namibian
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre will host Miss Plus Size Namibia pageant on 6 November
“this year's pageant will take place at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre on 6 November.”
Miss Plus Size Namibia Set For NovemberThe Namibian
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre screened 'Kukuri' last night
“'Kukuri' (2018) was screened at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre last night.”
Tradition and Dreams Clash in the AMVCA-Nominated ‘Kukuri'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 →
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 →