Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre

12/06/2026

Nadine Mckenzie is an award winning performing artist, one of Unmute Dance Theatre company co-founders, a director as well the festival director of ArtsAbility (South Africa)

Born in South Africa, her journey with dance started when she was 11 years old. Professionally, she started to dance at the age of 18. She is a qualified integrated dance facilitator, receiving her teacher’s training from pioneer inclusive dance teacher Alito Alessi.

In 2013, so co-founded Unmute Dance Theatre with Themba Mbuli, Andile Vellem and Mpotseng Shuping. The mission of Unmute Dance Theatre is to inspire the inclusion of people with disabilities within mainstream society through performances, workshops, and exchange programmes that foster activism, integration, and accessibility. Nadine believes that disability does not define limitation: every individual is capable, creative, and essential to the building of a more inclusive community.

With over 20 years of experience in the inclusive arts field, Nadine continues to be a leading voice for inclusivity of people with disabilities in the arts.

09/06/2026

A look back at last night's opening of our latest group exhibition, bringing together the work of Dee Conradie, Cassio Canza, Ryan Dillon De Wee, and Isaac Francisco.

Working across photography, digital art, drawing, and mixed media, the four artists offer distinct perspectives on how personal experiences, memories, and observations can be transformed into visual language. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening and the conversations that followed.

📢 Due to popular demand, the exhibition has been extended until 3 July.

Our next event will be the Group Art Talk on Thursday, 18 June, at 6:00 PM, in the presence of the artists. Join us for an opportunity to learn more about their practices, inspirations, and the works presented in the exhibition.

The gallery is open Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

07/06/2026

Next Wednesday 10*

Cinéma: French Animated Cinema Comes to Life! ✨
Screening ‘La Plus Précieuse des Marchandises’ 2024.
French version with English subtitles. 🇫🇷

📅 When: Wednesday, 10 June
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Where: FNCC’s Cinema
🎟️ Free Entrance

🎬 TRAILER : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gW-rrODeLs

Directed by Michel Hazanavicius, this moving fable set during World War II tells of a woodcutter and his wife who find a baby thrown from a train and raise the child as their own, celebrating kindness, moral courage, and humanity.

05/06/2026

Due to technical failure, FNCC has decided to screen the movie ‘Arthur Rambo’ once again next week Tuesday, don’t miss this opportunity if you couldn’t make it the last time.
In partner with IF Cinéma Institut Français :

Cinéma: French Thriller season ! 🎬 🔥
Screening ‘Arthur Rambo’ by Laurent Cantet, 2021.
French version with English subtitles. 🇫🇷

📅 When: Tuesday, 9 June�
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Where: FNCC’s Cinema�
🎟️ Free Entrance
⚠️ TW: Harassment and online shaming, glorifying terrorism, hate speech, gender based discrimination.

Laurent Cantet’s sharp comedy-drama examines identity in the digital age. A young writer’s rising reputation collapses when controversial posts from his pas resurface, forcing him to confront public scrutiny and personal truth.�
TRAILER : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2jXLJWOlqc

05/06/2026

EN : After the successful organization of International Jazz Day on April 30 (FNCC, Windhoek) and May 1 (St Joseph sport field, Rehoboth), the FNCC – Franco Namibian Cultural Centre congratulates the 4 interns: Silvanus Ashimbanga, Olivia Jonas, Anne Mukasa, and Beverly Naris. They participated in a cultural management training program in April/May on all aspects related to putting together a large concert of this scala. The training was provided by Ernst Herma, member of the ICC Commission of Namibia and former director of the Warehouse and the National Theatre of Namibia.

Indeed, International Jazz Day is not just a concert, but a collective event, both artistic and educational, to promote jazz music, jazz musicians, as well as related performing arts professions. The concert management training is part of this spirit of professionalizing the artistic sector and the technical and administrative staff.

The FNCC – Franco-Namibian Cultural Center thanks once again the partners of International Jazz Day 2026: UNESCO Namibia, Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, MEIYSAC, Ondila y’Ondjaba Concert Agency, Energy100FM, NTN, NamEvents & Roof of Africa.

FR : Après l’organisation réussite d’International Jazz Day les 30 avril (FNCC, Windhoek) et 1er mai (St Joseph sport field, Rehoboth) derniers, le FNCC – Franco Namibian Cultural Centre vient de remercier et féliciter quatre stagiaires : Silvanus Ashimbanga, Olivia Jonas, Anne Mukasa et Beverly Naris. Ils ont participé à une formation de management culturel sur tous les aspects liés au montage d’un grand concert de ce type. La formation dispensée par Ernst Herma – membre de la Commission ICC de Namibie et ancien directeur du Warehouse et du Théâtre national de Namibie.

En effet, International Jazz Day n’est pas seulement un concert, mais un événement collectif, à la fois artistique et éducatif, pour promouvoir la musique jazz, les musiciens de jazz, mais aussi les métiers annexes du spectacle. La formation de management de concert s’inscrit dans cet esprit de professionnalisation du secteur artistique et des personnels techniques et administratifs.

Le FNCC, Centre Culturel Franco-Namibien remercie une nouvelle fois les partenaires d’ International Jazz Day 2026 : UNESCO Namibia, Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, MEIYSAC, Ondila y’Ondjaba Concert Agency, Energy100FM, NTN, NamEvents & Roof of Africa.

05/06/2026

01/06/2026

Launch of the international dance festival MOVEMENT in Windhoek 🇳🇦🇫🇷

The French Embassy in Namibia, the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO), and the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) are thrilled to announce the launching of MOVEMENT, an international contemporary dance festival designed to contribute to the professionalization and structuring of the dance sector in Namibia. This ambitious year-long program, carried out by OYO with the support of FNCC, will bring together talents from Namibia, France (La Réunion), South Africa and Botswana across three distinct seasons :

From 9 to 13 June, the first season will the themed “Belong”, looking at inclusivity, and featuring the South African Unmute Dance Company. Featuring on June 12th a conversation with Unmute’s dancer Nadine Mckenzie, this first season will also celebrate International Albinism Awareness Day, through a performance at the National Theatre of Namibia on June 13th. 🇿🇦

From 16 to 20 August, France and the Réunion Island will be invited, around the theme “Become”. Focusing on youth, this theme will be presented at the National Theatre of Namibia on August 20th. 🇷🇪

Finally, artists from Botswana will be in the spotlight, around the theme “Beloved”, looking at gender, from 20th to 24th October. 🇧🇼

Each season will include workshops for professional dancers and upcoming artists, a conversation with a Namibian dancer to gain insight on creative processes, a performance in Katutura to bring dance closer to new audiences, and a final performance at the National Theatre of Namibia.

By sharing French expertise and experience to promote and professionalize the dance sector in Namibia, this project aims to build a sustainable future for this sector in Namibia, in line with the French and Namibian priorities to encourage cultural and creative industries. Movement is funded by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. Ombetja Yehinga Organisation

01/06/2026

This week Wednesday*

Cinéma : French Animated Cinema Comes to Life! ✨
Screening ‘Ernest et Célestine: Le Voyage en Charabie’ 2022.
French version with English subtitles. 🇫🇷

📅 When: Wednesday, 3 June
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Where: FNCC’s Cinema
🎟️ Free Entrance
🎬 TRAILER : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqJEabaiOQ0

Directed by Julien Chheng & Jean-Christophe Roger, Ernest the bear and Célestine the mouse journey to Ernest’s homeland to repair his violin, discovering a mysterious ban on music. Together, they restore harmony in a joyful celebration of friendship, creativity, and the power of music.

31/05/2026

🎬 Cinema: Every Wednesday, 3 - 24 June // French Animated Cinema Comes to Life!

📅 When: Every Wednesday, 3 - 24 June�
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM�
📍 Where: FNCC’s Cinema�
🎟️ Free Entrance

This June, the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre presents the Série de Films d’Animation a four-week celebration of French animated cinema for all ages, in partnership with IFcinéma.

🎬 Line up :

🐻 3 June: ‘Ernest et Célestine: Le Voyage en Charabie’ by Julien Chenu & Jean Christophe Roger, 2022. A joyful adventure restoring music and friendship.

👶 10 June: ‘La Plus Précieuse des Marchandises’ by Michel Havanavicius, 2024. A heartwarming WWII fable of compassion and courage.

👑 17 June: ‘Le Pharaon, le Sauvage et la Princesse’ by Michel Ocelot, 2022. Three enchanting tales spanning cultures and eras.

✨ 24 June: ‘Sirocco et le Royaume des Courants d’Air’ by Benoît Cieux, 2023. A magical journey into a fantastical kingdom through a secret portal.

29/05/2026

Tomorrow Saturday at 6PM at Le Roof of Africa EROS, Live TV transmission Champion League FINAL MATCH Paris VS Arsenal ! 126 Nelson Mandela Avenue.