Festivals

List of Nigerian festivals events, with current dates and venues. You can add your scheduled festival events or shows for free in this category. This listing is updated daily, weekly or monthly as events unfolds.

Eko International Film Festival (EKOIFF)

The 15th edition of the Eko International Film Festival (EKOIFF) will take place from 11th to 15th May, 2026, at 17, Modupe Johnson Crescent, Surulere, Lagos, 2341 Nigeria This is an annual film festival in Lagos, Nigeria, and one of the...

Lagos Theatre Festival

The 3rd edition of the Lagos Theatre Festival (LTF), a performing arts fiesta scheduled to hold from November 2026, the actual date has not been announced Since the British Council's inception of this theatre festival in 2013,...

Kamo Cultural Festival

Kamo cultural festival is a festival of unity. It is celebrated yearly by the Kamo and Awak ethnic groupings in the Kaltungo Local Government Area of Gombe State, Nigeria. This cultural festival, whose primary aim is to unite the people of...

Leboku New Yam Festival - Yakurr

This is a three-week new yams festival celebrated by the people of Yakurr. Yakurr is a local government area in Cross River State, Nigeria, comprising the villages of Ugep, Idomi, Ekori, Mkpani, Nko, Nyima, Agoi, and Asia. It is celebrated to appease the goddess and the...

Afan Cultural Festival

This is a cultural festival in Kaduna State, celebrated to bring the year’s harvest to an end and to proclaim the commencement of the hunting periods. Afan, which means 'hill,' is greatly revered by the people, who believe it shields them from their enemies. Because of...

Benin City Film Festival (BCFF)

The annual film workshop award, Benin City Film Festival, is scheduled to hold from October 29th – 30th, 2026, edition at Film House Cinema, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. The four-day event, which will feature screenings, workshops/seminar exhibitions, awards,...

FESPACO (Pan-African Festival of Cinema and Television)

The Pan-African Festival of Cinema and Television of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) 2027 is the 31st edition of a biennial event, a cultural showcase of international renown and a promotional platform par excellence for African cinemas and their...

Festival of Motoring Johannesburg

The upcoming Festival of Motoring event will host its 7th edition at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Midrand, South Africa, from 28th to 30th  August 2026.  The Festival of Motoring is the largest automotive event in South Africa, bringing together...

South African Cheese Festival

We are excited to have you join us for a delightful experience with the best South African cheese.The South African Cheese Festival will take place from the 27th to the 30th of April 2026 at Sandringham Farm, Stellenbosch/Cape Town. The...