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Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2026

Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2026

Sep 22-24, 2026 Lagos
Recently ended

Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2026 is a major construction exhibition in West Africa scheduled for September 2026 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos. The event serves as a central trade hub for...

Exhibition Construction +6
Egbe Festival

Egbe Festival

Sep 22, 2026 Ibeju-Lekki
Recently ended

The Egbe Festival is an annual cultural and spiritual gathering held in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, dedicated to the preservation of Yoruba heritage. Organized by the Olokun Festival Foundation, the event focuses on honoring...

Traditional Festival Yoruba Culture +3
International Akara Day Festival

International Akara Day Festival

Sep 21, 2026 Abuja
Recently ended

The International Akara Day Festival is an annual food festival held in Abuja, Nigeria, on September 21. It aims to promote Nigerian food culture through Akara, a traditional bean cake, while fostering...

Food Festival Nigerian Culture +5
Boye Nation/JAF Movement Mega Concert

Boye Nation/JAF Movement Mega Concert

Sep 21, 2026 Ibadan
Recently ended

The Boye Nation/JAF Movement Mega Concert was a musical concert and political gathering organized by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Monday, September 21, 2026....

Music Concert +4
September to Remember

September to Remember

Sep 20, 2026 Abuja
Recently ended

September to Remember is an annual comedy and music festival held in Abuja, Nigeria, hosted by the comedian and on-air personality Ambassador Waahala. The 2026 edition, themed 'The Pensioner,' features a lineup...

Comedy Music +5

Victoria Island Carnival

Sep 18-20, 2026 Lagos
Recently ended

The Victoria Island Carnival is a three-day community celebration in Lagos that showcases the stories, creativity, and spirit of the people living in the Victoria Island district.

Carnival Cultural events +4
The Global Knowledge Festival

The Global Knowledge Festival

Sep 17-20, 2026 Uyo
Recently ended

The Global Knowledge Festival is a four-day summit scheduled for September 17–20, 2026, in Uyo, Nigeria. It serves as a multidisciplinary platform for leaders, innovators, and changemakers to explore the intersection of...

Knowledge Leadership +7

Film In The Park

Sep 19, 2026 Lagos
Recently ended

Film In The Park is an outdoor cinema gathering held at Freedom Park in Lagos. The event features a night of open-air film screenings designed for residents and visitors who enjoy movies...

Film Cinema +4

Echoes of The Unsung

Sep 19, 2026 Lagos
Recently ended

Echoes of The Unsung is a group art exhibition held at The Art Hotel in Lagos. Scheduled for September 19, 2026, the event features a diverse collection of works curated by a...

Art Exhibition +4
Olojo Festival

Olojo Festival

Sep 19, 2026 Ile-Ife
Recently ended

The Olojo Festival is an annual cultural celebration held in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. For 2026, the corporate aspect of the festival is scheduled to commence on Saturday, September 19. This event includes traditional...

Traditional Festival Cultural +8
14th Korean Film Festival

14th Korean Film Festival

Sep 17-19, 2026 Abuja
Recently ended

The 14th Korean Film Festival is a three-day cultural event held in Abuja, Nigeria, from September 17 to 19, 2026. Organized by the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria (KCCN), the festival aims to...

Film Festival Korean Culture +3
China-Nigeria Fashion Show

China-Nigeria Fashion Show

Sep 18, 2026 Abuja
Recently ended

The China-Nigeria Fashion Show is a cultural exchange event held in Abuja that highlights the traditional and modern attire of both nations. Co-hosted by the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria, the show...

Fashion Cultural Exchange +4