Entertainment in Namibia
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Club Thriller
Lies in a rough area, but beyond the weapons-search at the door, the music is Western and African and the atmosphere upbeat and relatively secure. However, avoid carrying valuables or wearing jewellery; foreigners may also have to fend off strangers hitting them up for beers and cash. Women travelling alone may not feel comfortable here.
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The Private Bar
Although it's certainly not private, the Private Bar is rapidly becoming the most popular tourist spot in Swakopmund. Located upstairs in the Grüner Kranz hotel, on any given night it's usually packed with overlanders and guides, and there's a good chance that someone else will buy your next round.
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La Dee Da's
This place boasts Namibia's largest national flag; here you can dance to Angolan kizomba (fast paced Portuguese-African music), hip-hop, rave, traditional African, rock and commercial pop accompanied by special effects.
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Theatre in the Park
The outdoor performing group Theatre in the Park stages two live shows each month, and also promotes children's theatre and screens African films. For the latest schedules, see the Windhoek Information & Publicity Office.
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Chez Ntemba
Music from all across the continent is played here - you'll hear Angolan, Zambian, Congolese and South African tunes all in the same night, though there's a healthy dose of home-grown favourites as well.
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Fagin's Pub
This extremely popular, down-to-earth watering hole is reminiscent of a US truckies' stop, complete with jocular staff, a faithful clientele and evening videos of your day's adrenaline activities.
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Rafter's Action Pub
At Rafter's, it's a safe bet that the music is always pounding, the strobes are always flashing and hot young things are strutting their stuff on the dance floor, regardless of the time of night.
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Warehouse Theatre
A delightfully integrated club staging live African and European music and theatre productions, though unfortunately it's only open when there's a scheduled event.
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Funky Lab
This very popular (and very blue) club is one of Windhoek's hottest night-time dancing spots, especially if you're craving a little disco in your life.
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O'Kelley's
Emphasises local disco music, dancing and billiards - this is the place to go when you don't want to go home and you're too drunk to care.
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Captain's Tavern Pub
This upmarket tavern attracts highbrow clientele from the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre, and sometimes features live music.
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Plaza
This relaxed and pleasant gay-friendly venue is a good choice if you like to listen to your music at less than ear-shattering levels.
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African Café
Here you can choose between live music at the jazz bar or dance the night away at the adjacent disco.
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Jass Bar
This chilled-out club and cigar bar provides a leisurely respite for the more sophisticated crowd.
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Ster Kinekor Cinemas
This place shows recent films and has half-price admission on Tuesday.
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Atlanta Cinema
The Atlanta Cinema screens several popular films every evening.
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Windhoek Conservatorium
The conservatorium occasionally holds classical concerts.
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New Space
New Space sometimes stages theatre productions.
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La Dee Da's
Another traditional stalwart on the Windhoek clubbing scene, here you can dance to Angolan kizomba (fast-paced Portuguese-African music), hip hop, rave, traditional African, rock and commercial pop accompanied by special effects.
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Warehouse Theatre
A delightfully integrated club staging live African and European music and theatre productions.
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