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National Theatre of Namibia

Also known as: NTN · The National Theatre of Namibia

Windhoek-based venue hosting theatre productions, dance performances, concerts, music awards, and cultural events.

2019-06-072026-10-22
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  1. March 2026

  2. New Era

    National Theatre of Namibia paused awards largely due to disruptions caused by Covid-19 pandemic

    Source

    “According to Desiree Mentor, public relations officer at the National Theatre of Namibia, the awards were paused largely due to disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.”

    Theatre and film awards return

  3. The Namibian

    National Theatre of Namibia partnered with ministry to invite music industry to engagement session

    Source

    “The initiative, made through a partnership with the National Theatre of Namibia, invites all musicians, DJs, producers, media practitioners and music industry professionals.”

    Arts ministry seeks industry input to resurrect NAMAs

  4. The Namibian

    National Theatre of Namibia will host the first all-Namibian comedy showcase

    Source

    “Namibia's leading comedians will take centre stage at the National Theatre of Namibia on Saturday for what organisers describe as the first all-Namibian comedy showcase at the venue.”

    Chuckle Factory to host local comedy show
  5. February 2026

  6. The Namibian

    National Theatre of Namibia hosted the season four final

    Source

    “The talented singer delivered a powerful performance filled with vibrant choreography alongside her back-up dancers, shaking the National Theatre of Namibia Backstage audience to life to push her closest rivals Michael Haneb and Yolandi van Niekerk into second and third place.”

    ‘Next Ma /Gaisa Star’ entries close on Sunday

  7. New Era

    National Theatre of Namibia will host the first all-Namibian comedy lineup event on 7 March 2026

    Source

    “The show marks a national first, as it will be the first time the National Theatre of Namibia is filled with an all-Namibian comedy lineup.”

    All Namibian comedy line up set for NTN

  8. The Namibian

    National Theatre of Namibia will host the awards ceremony on 28 March

    Source

    “The awards ceremony will take place at the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) on 28 March under the theme 'A New Season: A celebration of Transition, Resilience, and Growth.'”

    Namibian Theatre and Film Awards announce nominees

  9. The Namibian

    National Theatre of Namibia is hosting auditions for stage actors for 'Bang Bang'

    Source

    “On Saturday the National Theatre of Namibia is hosting auditions for stage actors to appear in its upcoming production 'Bang Bang'.”

    More events for the month of love

  10. The Namibian

    National Theatre of Namibia is hosting auditions for stage actors on 14 February for upcoming production 'Bang Bang'

    Source

    “On 14 February, the National Theatre of Namibia is hosting auditions for stage actors to appear in their upcoming production 'Bang Bang'.”

    Your events in the month of love
  11. January 2026

  12. The Namibian

    National Theatre of Namibia is hosting Stage Actors Training Lab starting 7 February

    Source

    “The weekly series will take place at the NTN from 7 February, facilitated by some of Namibia's most accomplished theatremakers.”

    National theatre invites stage actors for training

  13. The Namibian

    National Theatre of Namibia is hosting the Stage Actors Training Lab every Tuesday and Thursday in the Rehearsal Room

    Source

    “The National Theatre of Namibia is hosting the Stage Actors Training Lab every Tuesday and Thursday in the Rehearsal Room between 14h00 and 17h00.”

    You get an event, you get anevent, YOU GET AN EVENT!
Culture

Balcony Mix Africa brings music exchange platform to Windhoek

The News

South Africa's Major League DJs are bringing Balcony Mix Africa to Windhoek's Wanderers Stadium on Saturday, featuring local and international acts including DJ Maphorisa, Oscar Mbo, and Namibian DJs Kandy, DJ Erro and DJ Dreas. The event aims to create opportunities for Namibian talent and strengthen cultural exchange through music and collaboration between Namibian and South African artists.

16 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Friday 16 October

  1. Balcony Mix Africa brings music exchange platform to Windhoek

    South Africa's Major League DJs are bringing Balcony Mix Africa to Windhoek's Wanderers Stadium on Saturday, featuring local and international acts including DJ Maphorisa, Oscar Mbo, and Namibian DJs Kandy, DJ Erro and DJ Dreas. The event aims to create opportunities for Namibian talent and strengthen cultural exchange through music and collaboration between Namibian and South African artists.

    16 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Dance academy presents Disney-themed show at national theatre

    The Anchen Wille Dance Academy presented 'Disney on Stage' at the National Theatre of Namibia this weekend, featuring almost 300 dancers aged five and up performing choreography set to songs from Disney films including 'Encanto', 'Frozen', 'Moana', and classic animations. The show returns 24–26 September including a Saturday morning performance.

    24 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Theatre production 'Lammie Beukes' opens auditions for November run

    The National Theatre of Namibia is casting for 'Lammie Beukes', a celebrated Afrikaans-language theatre production written by Reverend Severius Majiedt. Auditions take place in Windhoek on 10 and 11 September and in Lüderitz on 17 September, with performances scheduled for 27 and 28 November in Lüderitz.

    8 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Elemotho returns to National Theatre with contemporary music lineup

    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 →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Inaugural Creative.Sport.Tourism awards held at National Theatre

    The inaugural Creative.Sport.Tourism awards ceremony took place at the National Theatre of Namibia in Windhoek.

    3 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Namibian dancer wins inaugural Red Bull Dance Your Style final

    Xallamo Gariseb won the inaugural local edition of Red Bull 'Dance Your Style' in Windhoek this month, securing his spot as Namibia's first representative at the World Final in Zürich, Switzerland. The competition format requires dancers to improvise to unpredictable music in one-on-one battles judged by crowd vote, unlike traditional choreographed competitions.

    1 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 28 August

  1. Elemotho returns to National Theatre after four years

    Namibian musician Elemotho Mosimane, now based in East Africa, will perform at the National Theatre of Namibia on Saturday for his first show in the country since 2022. He says the intimate venue calls for a laid-back approach, and plans to focus on his acoustic guitar and lyrics rather than dancing, mixing new songs with old favourites.

    28 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 22 August

  1. Bank Windhoek Triennial honours Namibian visual artists

    The Bank Windhoek Triennial awards ceremony at the National Theatre honoured Namibian visual artists, with 277 submissions received exploring the theme "Namibian Identity." First prize winner Josef Madisia receives N$50,000 and a solo exhibition, while second and third prize winners receive N$35,000 and N$25,000 respectively.

    22 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Namibia launches N$17.5m creative sector plan for 470 jobs

    Namibia's government has formalised a N$17.5 million Local Content Plan expected to create approximately 470 direct jobs and support film production across all 14 regions through a memorandum of understanding between the ministries of education, innovation, youth, sports, arts and culture and information and communication technology. The funding will finance a national soap opera, two limited television series, 14 regional short films, and a film production equipment access programme, as part of a broader N$50 million government allocation to creative industries programmes.

    18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Next Ma /Gaisa Star Season 5 holds semi-acoustic competition round

    Namibia's Next Ma /Gaisa Star competition has advanced to its semi-acoustic round with 14 contestants performing live before judges at NBC TV Studio 4 for the first time, after two contestants were disqualified for absconding from an original 16 semifinalists drawn from over 600 video submissions.

    13 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 10 August

  1. Namibian Annual Music Awards return after six-year hiatus

    The Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) have been revived and will hold their ceremony on 13 March 2027, with submissions open from 10 August to 11 September. Minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture Sanet Steenkamp announced the government's N$10 million pledge toward the awards.

    10 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Moonlight @ The Galleries celebrates Windhoek's art scene

    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 →

Saturday 27 June

  1. Namibian singer Alvarita on music, disability advocacy

    Namibian singer, songwriter and disability advocate Alvarita Lucungo, born with congenital glaucoma and nystagmus, released her debut album 'Fin' in 2019 and plans a next album titled 'Ellipsis'. She is also a trainer and advocate with views on disability, stigma and barriers, sharing her story on the WeSpeak Podcast, a platform for people with disabilities.

    27 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 26 June

  1. Gospel artist Ally Tobias launches debut album at concert

    Namibian gospel artist Ally Tobias will launch her debut album at Ehangano Concert Vol. 2 on 4 July 2026 at the National Theatre of Namibia.

    26 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Weekly events calendar across Namibia highlights arts and training

    A listing of upcoming events in Namibia includes theatre workshops, art exhibitions, training sessions, and family expos over the coming weeks. Events range from stage actor training labs at the National Theatre of Namibia to an art exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Namibia, along with workshops on farm safety and urban gardening.

    21 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Weekly events calendar: wine tasting, workshops, theatre training

    The Namibian lists upcoming local events including a wine tasting at Atlantic Villa in Swakopmund (N$300), a Women's Weekend Away getaway, a cake decorating workshop at Droombos (N$2,500), and advanced stage actors training at the National Theatre of Namibia.

    13 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 25 April

  1. National Theatre collaborates to bring 'Bang Bang' to Grade 8 pupils

    The National Theatre of Namibia and City of Windhoek transported more than 1,700 Grade 8 pupils to see 'Bang Bang', a play about school violence and youth challenges, directed by local theatremaker Veronique Kuchekana-Chirau. The production uses the 'Kilanova Method' to help pupils engage with their prescribed text while exploring issues such as bullying, trauma, criminal violence and teen pregnancy.

    25 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Nine choirs compete at second Blended Voices Choral Competition

    The second Blended Voices Choral Competition is being held today at the National Theatre of Namibia in Windhoek, featuring nine choirs selected from more than 45 applicants in February. First place will receive N$100,000 and a trophy, with judges assessing intonation, diction, technique, accuracy and musicality.

    25 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Friday 17 April

  1. Windhoek drama coach expands platform to global stages

    Acting coach Michelle Loubser's drama club, founded in 2020, has grown from 12 to 46 students across three levels and recently sent 14 participants to Mediterranean Shipping Company cruise programmes where all secured scholarships, with four receiving major awards to institutions including the New York Performing Arts Academy. The club focuses on performance training, confidence-building, and international exposure while maintaining an inclusive environment for aspiring actors.

    17 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Weekly cultural and community events calendar across Namibia

    The Namibian lists upcoming community activities including music festivals, workshops, exhibitions and regular classes across the country. Events range from a multi-event festival in May and health expo to concert performances, market activities and dance classes.

    16 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 9 April

  1. Windhoek events guide: theatre, carnival, hiking this week

    The Namibian's weekly events guide lists cultural and social activities in Windhoek and beyond, including theatre performances for secondary pupils, the Windhoeker Karneval (Wika) festival with live music and food events, author workshops, hiking, reading groups, and recurring activities such as quiz nights, swing dancing, and language exchanges.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 30 March

  1. Namibian Theatre and Film Awards return after six-year hiatus

    The Namibian Theatre and Film Awards held their first ceremony since 2019 at the National Theatre of Namibia, honouring excellence in film and theatre. Top awards went to Rodney Gariseb's 'Naked Spaces' for best staged production and Errol Geingob's 'Speel Aan' for best feature film, with keynote speaker Hakeem Kae-Kazim celebrating artists' resilience through the pandemic.

    30 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibian Theatre and Film Awards return after six years

    The Namibian Theatre and Film Awards (NTFAs) 2026 returned on Saturday after a six-year hiatus, celebrating excellence across 36 categories in film and theatre. International actor Hakeem Kae-Kazim attended as guest of honour and emphasized the importance of telling authentic African stories from pan-African perspectives.

    30 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 23 March

  1. Musicians demand fairness, support in revived NAMAs

    Namibian artists have called for fair prize structures, better professional support, and financial literacy training as the government consults on reviving the Namibia Annual Music Awards, which were discontinued in 2020. The Arts Directorate is also advancing an updated copyright law to protect musicians and other creatives in the digital age.

    23 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 13 March

  1. Theatre and Film Awards return after six-year hiatus

    Namibia's Namibian Theatre and Film Awards are being revived this weekend after pausing since 2019 due to Covid-19 disruptions, with new categories including dance and web series to reflect the sector's growing diversity. The revival coincides with growth in local film production, with 64 Namibian films submitted to Film Week 2026, and includes industry workshops to develop filmmakers' business and technical skills.

    13 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 12 March

  1. Ballet, festivals, and film screenings fill Windhoek calendar

    This week in Windhoek features performances including the National Ballet School's 'Peter Pan', a four-day Fractal Festival of psytrance and electronic music at Spitzkoppe Mountain Range starting at N$1,200, and 'The Film Week', an annual celebration of Namibian cinema running through Sunday at Nust with screenings and industry discussions.

    12 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Arts ministry consults on reviving dormant Namibian music awards

    The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has invited industry stakeholders to help shape the return of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), which have been dormant since MTC withdrew funding in 2020. A stakeholder engagement session is scheduled for 14 March to strengthen the awards' credibility and gather input on award categories, industry development needs, and future direction.

    10 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Local comedians to headline National Theatre showcase

    Namibia's leading comedians will perform at the National Theatre on Saturday in what organisers describe as the first all-Namibian comedy showcase at the venue. Titled 'Namibia's Comedy Night – Laugh My Pain Away', the event aims to provide relief and connection amid growing social and economic pressures facing Namibians.

    4 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 February

  1. Next Ma/Gaisa Star competition enters fifth season with Sunday deadline

    Musicians have until Sunday, 1 March to enter season five of the Next Ma/Gaisa Star talent competition, Namibia's premier cultural music search. Applicants must submit a two-minute a cappella video of themselves singing any ma/gaisa song, with entries open free to Namibian citizens aged 18 and above.

    26 February 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. 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 →

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