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Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre

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

Windhoek cultural venue hosting theatre productions, art exhibitions, comedy shows, and dance performances.

2019-11-222026-05-11
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  1. April 2022

  3. 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.'Ondaanisa yo pOmudhime' (Dance of the Rubber Tree), created between 2018 and 2021, ha …

    The Namibian

    Tschuku Tschuku Debuts New Album at Acoustic Friday
  4. December 2021

  5. … 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. …

    The Namibian

    Eating the Pandemic: Season 2
  7. September 2021

  8. … Beginning with a talent show on 5 November before a grand finale the next day, this year’s pageant will take place at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre on 6 November. …

    The Namibian

    Miss Plus Size Namibia Set For November
  9. March 2020

  10. … Art institutions and creative hubs such as the National Art Gallery of Namibia, the National Theatre of Namibia, the Goethe-Institut Namibia, The Brewers Market, The Project Room and the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre posted what was essentially the same message. …

    The Namibian

    Coronavirus: The Arts Spaces Are Closed
  11. February 2020
  13. November 2019

  14. 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. …

    The Namibian

    Creativity Reigns at Cota Annual Fashion Show

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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