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Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre

Also known as: FNCC · Franco Namibian Cultural Centre · Franco Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) · the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre

Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre — cultural venue hosting comedy, theatre, dance, and art exhibitions in Windhoek.

2019-11-222026-06-25

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  1. May 2025
  2. The Namibian

    Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre presents Pieter Basson's exhibition 'Agrafe' until 22 May

    Source

    Down the road at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC), artist Pieter Basson presents 'Agrafe'.

    Now Showing: Promising Student and Vivid Veteran Art
  3. May 2024
  4. The Namibian

    Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre hosted a colloquium on jazz and digitisation

    Source

    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 launched
  5. July 2023
  6. The Namibian

    Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre is presenting Acoustic Friday featuring Ras Sheehama and FNCC Jazz Night featuring Mandla Mlangeni and Big Ben.

    Source

    Acoustic Friday featuring Ras Sheehama at FNCC, Friday, 28 July, at 19h00

    Unmissable Events in Namibia
  7. April 2022
  8. The Namibian

    Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre hosted Acoustic Friday event where album was launched

    Source

    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 Friday
  9. December 2021
  10. The Namibian

    Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre received relocation of Café Prestige

    Source

    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 2
  11. The Namibian

    Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre hosted Miss Plus Size Namibia pageant on 4 December

    Source

    This year's pageant was held at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre in Windhoek on 4 December.

    In Celebration of Women of All Sizes
  12. September 2021
  13. The Namibian

    Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre will host Miss Plus Size Namibia pageant on 6 November

    Source

    this year's pageant will take place at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre on 6 November.

    Miss Plus Size Namibia Set For November
  14. February 2020
  15. The Namibian

    Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre screened 'Kukuri' last night

    Source

    'Kukuri' (2018) was screened at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre last night.

    Tradition and Dreams Clash in the AMVCA-Nominated ‘Kukuri'
  16. November 2019
  17. The Namibian

    Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre hosted College of the Arts annual fashion show in Windhoek

    Source

    The College of the Arts (Cota) fashion design students showcased what they learnt throughout the year at their annual fashion show, held at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre in Windhoek last Saturday.

    Creativity Reigns at Cota Annual Fashion Show

Saturday 13 June

  1. FNCC hosts Savanna Comedy Hour with veteran and rising comedians

    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

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Drag ball launches Windhoek's LGBTQI+ Pride Month celebrations

    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

Friday 22 May

  1. Gondwana Collection employees complete French language training programme

    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

Monday 23 March

  1. Savannah Comedy Hour launches fifth edition in Windhoek

    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

Tuesday 17 March

  1. One-man play 'The Dungeons' explores untold liberation struggle stories

    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

Monday 16 March

  1. Savanna confirms sponsorship of Namibia Comedy Hour through 2026

    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

Saturday 7 March

  1. Artist Malua explores traditional Namibian totems in digital age

    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

Wednesday 4 March

  1. National Arts Council, NAA, and FNCC open applications for creatives

    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

Thursday 26 February

  1. Windhoek events guide: dance, fashion, workshops this week

    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

Friday 20 February

  1. February events calendar: art, sports, workshops, music

    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

Thursday 12 February

  1. Valentine's Day and February events guide for Windhoek

    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

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