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From a high-tea morning on 17 October to the 66th Windhoek Oktoberfest on 30 and 31 October, 9 ticketed events with dates, venues and prices in US$.
WINDHOEK, Namibia. Windhoek’s October calendar runs from a high-tea morning on Saturday 17 October to the 66th Windhoek Oktoberfest on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October.
Of the 9 events below, 7 start at N$150 (about US$9) or less.
This guide lists 9 events that still lie ahead as of Tuesday 13 October 2026. For each one, the ticket seller or organiser lists the date, venue and price.
The featured listings we checked on Webtickets Namibia begin on 17 October, so nothing is listed here for 12 to 16 October. Events that were not clearly in Windhoek are left out.
For readers in the United States, the practical point is cost and booking. Events sell through local platforms in Namibian dollars, which trade at about N$16.50 per US$1 (RT, 13 October 2026).
Oktoberfest organisers say online tickets are cheaper than gate sales.
Key Facts
- Who: Residents, expats and visitors in Windhoek, Namibia’s capital
- What: 9 ticketed events from 17 to 31 October 2026, from N$50 (about US$3) for a concert ticket to N$1,000 (about US$61) for a high-tea morning
- Biggest date: Windhoek Oktoberfest, Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October, at the Sport Klub Windhoek grounds in Olympia
- Why it matters: Prices are listed in Namibian dollars, and the main ticket platform is Webtickets Namibia
- Exchange rate: About N$16.50 per US$1 (RT, 13 October 2026)
Saturday 17 October: high tea and polo
Saturday 17 October, 08:30
Blush and Bloom Momentum
Droombos, Windhoek · N$750 to N$1,000 (about US$45 to US$61)
A beauty and lifestyle morning with a make-up masterclass by Willem Botha, live music, breakfast, an English high-tea style experience and a gift bag. The dress code is floral elegance.
Saturday 17 October, 11:00
Polo Exhibition Match
La Muela, 35 minutes south of Windhoek · From N$120 (about US$7)
A polo exhibition match in the Namibian savannah. Food and drinks are sold on site. Allow time for the drive out of town.
23 and 24 October: choirs, motorsport and fashion
Friday 23 October, 16:00
High Octane Festival 2026
Tony Rust Race Track, Windhoek · From N$70 (about US$4)
A motorsport weekend with spinning and drag racing on Friday, then gymkhana and drifting on Saturday. Friday tickets start at N$70 (about US$4).
Friday 23 October, 18:30
UNAM Choir Concert
UNAM Main Campus, Main Hall, Windhoek · From N$100 (about US$6)
A concert by the University of Namibia choir.
Saturday 24 October, 16:00
ARCHAUS Presents Margarita Sunsets
La Leona Mexican Restaurant, Windhoek · From N$150 (about US$9)
The second edition of the Archaus balcony series this season, at La Leona. The organiser promises an afternoon, sunset and night of cocktails and food.
Saturday 24 October, 18:00
Simply You Magazine Lifestyle and Fashion Awards 2026
Hilton Hotel, Windhoek · N$150 (about US$9)
An awards evening.
Saturday 24 October, 21:00
SoufSideChill with XDUPPY
The Loft Nightclub, Windhoek · From N$100 (about US$6)
A club night starring XDUPPY, with admission from N$100.
29 to 31 October: the month closes with Oktoberfest
Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October
Windhoek Oktoberfest 2026 (66th edition)
Sport Klub Windhoek grounds, Olympia · Online adult tickets N$220 Friday, N$245 Saturday (about US$13, US$15)
The Namibian reports that the 66th Windhoek Oktoberfest is a joint setup of Namibia Breweries, the O&L Group and the sports club. The Bavarian band Die Kirchdorfer returns for a 14th year, with the Rocktoberfest Dancers and the ÖK Beans Band.
Early-bird tickets for the first 300 buyers were N$200 Friday, N$220 Saturday and N$400 for the weekend (about US$12, US$13 and US$24), so current prices may be higher. Children aged 7 to 13 pay N$60 (about US$4), and children under six enter free.
Organisers advise buying online through NamEvents because gate sales will be limited and cost significantly more. The festival runs on a cashless wristband system.
Saturday 31 October, 14:00
2026 Restoration Concert 4.0
Hage Geingob Stadium, Windhoek · From N$50 (about US$3)
A gospel and worship concert starting at 14:00, with the Namibia Tourism Board as a strategic partner. The Namibian reports that organisers expect 20,000 people, double the previous edition, and Webtickets lists tickets from N$50 (about US$3).
Planning your October in Windhoek
La Muela is about 35 minutes south of the city, so the polo match needs a car or a pre-arranged ride. The Tony Rust Race Track is also outside the centre, so check the route before you go.
Check the ticket page for the final venue, time and price before you travel, because organisers can change them. Most of these events sell through Webtickets Namibia, and Windhoek Oktoberfest sells through NamEvents.
What it means for you
If you are travelling from the United States, most tickets cost modest sums in dollar terms. A club night or a choir concert costs about US$6, and the Oktoberfest online prices of US$13 to US$15 a day are the main exception among the big events.
Residents can use the same list to plan around work and school. Most of the programme sits on Fridays and Saturdays.
What is not known
Several listings do not describe the programme. For ARCHAUS Margarita Sunsets and SoufSideChill, the pages give a venue, time and price but few details of what happens.
We have not confirmed current Oktoberfest ticket availability or whether the early-bird allocation has sold out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest events in Windhoek in October 2026?
The 66th Windhoek Oktoberfest on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October is the largest, alongside the High Octane Festival at the Tony Rust Race Track on Friday 23 October and the Restoration Concert 4.0 at Hage Geingob Stadium on Saturday 31 October.
Where can I buy tickets for Windhoek events?
Most events in this guide sell tickets on Webtickets Namibia. Windhoek Oktoberfest organisers point buyers to NamEvents, and they say gate sales will be limited and cost significantly more.
How much do Windhoek events cost in US dollars?
Entry prices in this guide start at N$50 (about US$3) and most start at N$150 (about US$9) or less, at an exchange rate of about N$16.50 per US$1. Oktoberfest online adult tickets cost N$220 on Friday and N$245 on Saturday (about US$13 and US$15).
Is Windhoek Oktoberfest 2026 cashless?
Yes. The Namibian reports that the festival at the Sport Klub Windhoek grounds on 30 and 31 October runs on a completely cashless wristband system, and organisers advise buying tickets online through NamEvents.
What is the cheapest event in this guide?
The Restoration Concert 4.0 on Saturday 31 October has the lowest entry price, from N$50 (about US$3) on Webtickets. Friday tickets for the High Octane Festival on 23 October start at N$70 (about US$4).
Related reading: Namibia Travel Guide 2026, Namibia Explained and Namibia inflation in September 2026.
Sources: Webtickets Namibia event pages, The Namibian on Oktoberfest 2026. Exchange rate: RT, 13 October 2026. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
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