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Mid-Autumn Festival

Sep 25, 2026 Abuja

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The Mid-Autumn Festival in Abuja is a cultural celebration organized by the Chinese Embassy and the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria. Held under the theme “Shared moon, Shared moment, Meet in Africa,...

Traditional Festival Cultural Exchange +6

International Akara Day Festival

Sep 21, 2026 Abuja

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

September to Remember

Sep 20, 2026 Abuja

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

14th Korean Film Festival

Sep 17-19, 2026 Abuja

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

Sep 18, 2026 Abuja

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

Nigeria-China Food Festival

Aug 27, 2026 Abuja

The Nigeria-China Food Festival is a cultural and culinary event held in Abuja, Nigeria, showcasing Nigerian and Chinese food, music, and heritage. It features performances by the National Troupe of Nigeria and...

Food & drink Cultural events +5

Maulud celebration

Aug 24, 2026 Abuja

The Maulud celebration in Abuja features a vibrant procession of hundreds of Muslim faithful through parts of the city, concluding with a gathering at Area 1. This religious event honors the birth...

Religious Festival Procession +4

Exhibition on Ukraine’s Independence and Culture

Aug 24, 2026 Abuja

This exhibition in Abuja celebrates the 35th anniversary of the restoration of Ukraine’s independence. Organized by the Ukrainian Embassy, the event highlights national identity, history, and resilience through interactive art, photography, and...

Exhibition Ukrainian Culture +5

United Nations World Indigenous Peoples Day celebration

Aug 10, 2026 Abuja

The 2026 United Nations World Indigenous Peoples Day celebration will be held on August 10 at the Convocation Ground of the University of Abuja’s Main Campus in Abuja, Nigeria. Organized by the...

Indigenous Culture Cultural Celebration +7

Faze’s grand opening event

Aug 7, 2026 Abuja

Faze’s grand opening event took place on August 7, 2026, at the 90s Lounge in Abuja, Nigeria. The night featured a headline performance by prominent Nigerian singer 2Baba, though the celebration was...

Grand Opening Nightlife +4

Turn Up for Democracy Festival

Jul 25, 2026 Abuja

The Turn Up for Democracy Festival is a youth-oriented civic event held in Abuja to encourage voter participation and registration. By blending entertainment with political engagement, the festival aims to increase turnout...

Civic Engagement Democracy +7

First-year remembrance, prayers and supplications for the late former President Muhammadu Buhari

Jul 13, 2026 Abuja

A first-year remembrance ceremony for former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was held on July 13, 2026, at the Nigerian Army International Conference Centre in Abuja. The program included prayers, official tributes, and...

Memorial Ceremony Remembrance +4

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