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…Compiled by Lucia Ikediashi (+234 802 318 1844) & Moyinoluwa Bukunmi Ayo-Ajai (+2348135378121), Fred Akanni (+2347017366833) Contact: Lucia, Fred on those numbers and at info@bookartville.com; toyin@bookartville.com
Contacts: info@bookartville.com; toyin@bookartville.com; Bukunmi Ayo-Ajai (+2348135378121)
MAY 23, 2026
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AKADA CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL
Presents
BOOK READING
With Ayo Oyeku
Date: May 23, 2026
Venue: Rugby School Nigeria, Atlantic City, Avenue 2, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 8AM – 6PM
Registration: www.akadafestival.org
MAY 23, 2026
MUSIC
ATTENTION MEDIA
In Collaboration with
BATURE BREWERY
Presents
LEGENDS AND VIBES
Anniversary Edition
Featuring Live Performances and Live Band
Date: May 23, 2026
Venue: Bature Brewery, 256 Etim Inyang Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 7PM
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/legendsinmay
MAY 23, 2026
MUSIC
BANDLAB
Presents
LAGOS LOUD
Featuring Live Music, Merch Sales, DJ Set, Bites & Drinks, Creative Mixer, Giveway
Date: May 23, 2026
Time: 5PM
Venue: Dulce Café & Bakery, 15 Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Tickets: https://lab.fm/events/
MAY 23, 2026
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NOIRLEDGE
And
THE BOOKSELLERS
Presents
POETRY & CONVERSATION
With Servio Gbadamosi
Date: May 23, 2026
Time: 2PM
Venue: The Booksellers, 52 Magazine Road, Jericho, Ibadan
RSVP: https://tix.africa/discover/entropyibadan; +2349062024359
MAY 23, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
PHOTO GIRAFFE
Presents
THE REVERSE TALENT SHOW
Date: May 23, 2026
Time: 2PM
Venue: The Pixxel Factory, 2/5 Idowu Ajao Road, Ajao Estate, Anthony Village, Lagos
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/reverse-talent-show-photogiraffe
MAY 23 – 24, 2026
MUSIC
ÈKÓLECTRO
Presents
ÈKÓLECTRO FESTIVAL 2026
Ode to the Sun
Date: May 23 – 24, 2026
Time: 4PM
Venue: Lighthouse Beach, Sunset Haven, Tarkwabay, Lagos
Tickets: https://ekolectro.clooza.com/en/events/EKOLECTRO
MAY 23, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
TR GALLERY
Presents
THE QUIET BETWEEN US
Solo Exhibition by Popoola Nurudeen
Date: May 23, 2026
Time: 3PM
Venue: Tony Rapu Gallery, 12 Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Enquiries: @trart.gallery
MAY 23, 2026
THE STAGE
Q DANCE CENTER
Presents
DANCE LAB
May Edition
Featuring performances by Angela Okolo, Cynthia and Joshua, Vee, Efigo, and Grace Okilo
Date: May 23, 2026
Time: 4PM
Venue: Q Dance Center, 33 Hawley Street, Lafiaji, Lagos Island
Enquiries: www.qdancecenter.com
MAY 23, 2026
MUSIC
WACKEN METAL BATTLE
Presents
ROCK NIGHT: ROAD TO WACKEN
Featuring Clay Rocks U, Drunk Giant Bird, Novanika, Lovesick Band
Date: May 23, 2026
Time: 7PM
Venue: Danfo on the Beach, Sol Beach, Gate 2, Elegushi Beach, Lagos
Tickets: https://www.jetronticket.com/roadtowacken?checkout=true
MAY 23, 2026
MOVING PICTURES
THE NATIONAL THEATRE
In Collaboration With
SMIDA ANIMATION STUDIOS PARK
Presents
TOON TOPIA 2.0
Children’s Animation Festival
Date: May 23, 2026
Time: 9AM
Venue: National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos
Registration: https://nationaltheatre.gov.ng/event/register/toontopia20/0n1opRKj
MAY 23 & 24, 2026
THE STAGE
FASHION’S FINEST AFRICA
And
MAHOGANY INTERNATIONAL
Presents
EPIC SHOW 2026
Africa’s Biggest Runway
Date: May 23 & 24, 2026
Time: From 11AM
Venue: The Podium, 124 T.F Kuboye Road, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Enquiries: @fashionsfinestafrica
MAY 23&24, 30&31, 2026
THE STAGE
OTO PRODUCTIONS
Presents
THE WILL
Written & Directed by Moshood Fattah
Date: Ongoing till May 31, 2026
Time: 5PM & 7PM
Venue: Rustic Deck Bar & Bistro, Plot 2b Wole Olateju Crescent, off admiralty Way,
Tickets: www.eventporte.com
MAY 24, 2026
MUSIC
THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF ITALY
In Collaboration With
THE MUSICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA
Presents
AN EVENING OF ORCHESTRAL AND CHORAL MUSIC
Conducted by Sir Emeka Nwokedi and Alberto Firrincieli
Date: May 24, 2026
Time: 5PM
Venue: Agip Recital Hall, Muson Center, Onikan, Lagos
Registration: https://bit.ly/MUSONEvents
MAY 24, 2026
MOVING PICTURES
EWESO ONLINE
And
MOTORO FILMS
Presents
OJÚDE ỌBA
Film Premiere
Date: May 24, 2026
Time: 12PM
Venue: Equity Resort Hotel, Chris Ogunbanjo Way, Erunwon Road, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State
Tickets: www.ariiyatickets.com
MAY 24, 2026
THE STAGE
ABARIE.COM ENTERTAINMENT
Presents
ABARIE.COM LIVE 3.0 – SO FAR SO GOOD
My True Colors
Featuring Sarkin Dariya, Akpororo, MC Danfo, Ogbuefi, MC Monica, Pashun, and more!
Date: May 24, 2026
Time: 6PM
Venue: Hillcrest Event Center, 46 Ago Palace Way, Ilasamaja, Lagos
Tickets & Enquiries: www.ariiyatickets.com; +2347031557062
MAY 27, 2026
MUSIC
EKOVIBEZ ENTERTAINMENT
Presents
ECROWN AJAH HOOD CONCERT
Featuring DJ Spektre, Papiwizzy, DJ Tee, K-Blaq, Endeetones, Industry Masquerade, Toby Jackson, and many more
Date: May 27, 2026
Time: From 3PM
Venue: MTD Event Center, 3 Badore Road, opposite Badore Primary Health Care Center, Ajah, Lagos
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/ecrown-ajah-hood-concert
MAY 28, 2026
MUSIC
9FINGERS
Presents
9 > 10
Album Listening Party
Date: May 28, 2026
Time: 8PM
Venue: Lekki Town Square Mall, 8b The Providence Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/9-is-greater-than-10-album-listening
MAY 28, 2026
MUSIC
FREEDOM PARK
Presents
ILÉYÁ FESTIVAL
With A.A Kings & De 72 Beats
Date: May 28, 2026
Time: 7PM
Venue: Freedom Park, 1 Hospital Road, off Broad Street, Lagos Island
Enquiries: @freedomparklagos
MAY 29, 2026
THE STAGE
MIC & MIND
Presents
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Featuring Music, Storytelling, Poetry
Date: May 29, 2026
Time: 5PM – 8PM
Venue: Soto Gallery, 10 Omo Osagie Street, Ikoyi, Lagos
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6LZErdh98C4yQXZVhMUfeaP0eo6awN26INayKiPogMQk5bA/closedform
MAY 29 & MAY 30, 2026
THE STAGE
ENNOVATE DANCE ACADEMY
Presents
TALES BY MOONLIGHT
Children’s Day Special Show
Date: May 29 & 30, 2026
Time: 6PM
Venue: Oworonshoki Youth Center, Modina Street, Oworonshoki, Lagos
Enquiries: @_ennovateacademy
MAY 29, 2026
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CCA LIBRARY
Presents
THE UNFINISHED CONVERSATIONS BOOK CLUB
2nd Reading Session
Date: May 29, 2026
Venue: Center for Contemporary Art, 9 McEwen Street, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos
Time: 3PM
Registration & Enquiries:
https://ccalagos.org/join-the-cca-lagos-library/; @ccalagos
MAY 29, 2026
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AFRICAN ARTISTS’ FOUNDATION
Presents
MEET THE ARTIST
Conversations & Process
Featuring HK Locks
Date: May 29, 2026
Venue: 3b Isiola Oyekan Close, off Adeleke Adedoyin Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 4PM
RSVP: +2349045715938
MAY 29 – MAY 31, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
ARTERIA GALLERY
In Partnership with
DESIGN HOUSE,
SIP AND PAINT,
And
CRAFT AND THE LADY
Presents
IN VIEW
Featuring Curated Art Showcase, Sip & Paint, Macramé Workshop, Artist Conversations, Immersive Activities
Date: May 29 – 31, 2026
Venue: 5B1 Abeke Animashaun Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
RSVP: https://tix.africa/discover/arteria-inview
MAY 29, 2026
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ROVINGHEIGHTS BOOKSTORE
Presents
OPEN MIC
An Evening of Stories, Music, Poetry, and Spoken Word
Date: May 29, 2026
Time: 5PM
Venues:
- Rovingheights Bookstore, 2nd Floor, Prime Mall, 33 Awolowo Avenue, Old Bodija, Ibadan
- Rovingheights Bookstore, Ungwuan Rimi, opp KASU, C5, Saiha Mall, Tafawa Balewa Way, Kaduna
Enquiries: @rovingheights
MAY 29, 2026
MUSIC
LIST ENTERTAINMENT
And
FREEDOM PARK LAGOS
Presents
KOFO WONDER
Live @ Freedom Park
Ojúde Ọba Edition
Date: May 29, 2026
Time: 7PM
Venue: Freedom Park, 1 Hospital Road, off Broad Street, Lagos Island
Enquiries: @freedomparklagos
MAY 29, 2026
MUSIC
MY ONE FUSION
In Partnership with
TORT ENTERTAINMENT,
And
THE MACALLAN
Presents
LAGOS ACOUSTIC EXPERIENCE
Featuring Brymo, Fave, Adekunle Gold, Fola
Date: May 29, 2026
Time: 7PM
Venue: Balmoral Convention Center, 6-8 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets: https://myonefusion.com/event/LagosAcousticExperience
MAY 30, 2026
MUSIC
THE MUSICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA
Presents
Jules Massenet’s
CENDRILLON
Directed & Conducted by John Lucien Eclou
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 6PM
Venue: Agip Recital Hall, Muson Center, Onikan, Lagos
Tickets & Enquiries: www.muson.org; +2348077607444
MAY 30, 2026
MUSIC
DULLES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Presents
AN UNCOMMON JAZZ EXPERIENCE
With Kunle Ayo
Date: May 30, 2026
Venue: Dulles Restaurant & Lounge, 41 Bishop Oluwole Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: From 7PM
RSVP: +2349160006045; +2349162398000
MAY 30, 2026
MOVING PICTURES
EASTERN NIGERIA FILM AND ARTS INITIATIVE
Presents
AI FOR AFRICAN STORYTELLING
Film Workshop with Obinna Okerekeocha
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 4PM
Venue: Virtual
Registration: https://luma.com/m01tt7yo?utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv4
MAY 30, 2026
MOVING PICTURES
THE SCREEN IN TRANSIT
Presents
AWỌ OJÚ ỌRUN
By Iyunade Judah
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 5PM
Venue: Federal Ministry of Information & Culture, Herbert Macaulay Way, Ikoyi, Lagos
RSVP: https://www.useketro.com/lagoss-may-26-screen-in-transit
MAY 30, 2026
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ANGELS & MUSE
Presents
CHILDREN’S DAY
Featuring Art Making, Storytelling, Readings
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 10AM – 2PM
Venue: Angels & Muse, 5 Sumbo Jibowu, off Ribadu, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Registration: https://tr.ee/9X7bkYcvCS
MAY 30, 2026
MUSIC
HIPEXL’ART
In Collaboration With
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC, U.I
Presents
AYẸYẸ ÀTIJỌ
Featuring Musan Band, Aditu Jazz Band, The Alajotas, Big Raj, and more…
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 4PM – 9PM
Venue: Department of Music, Opposite Bello Hall, University of Ibadan
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/ayeye_atijo
MAY 30, 2026
MOVING PICTURES
THE SAHARA CENTRE
Presents
MANGROVE FILM SESSIONS
Featuring “Mama Put” by Femi Odugbemi
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 4PM
Venue: iNdigo – The Sahara Centre, 135a Brickfield Road, Ebute Metta, Lagos
Registration & Enquiries:
https://tix.africa/discover/tsc_mamaput; @thesaharacentre
MAY 30, 2026
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THE WAKAHOLIC
In Collaboration With
ROVINGHEIGHTS
Presents
PAGES AND PASSPORT
Special Book Event
Featuring Busayo Makinde, Tito Obaigbo, Ibrahim Makanjuola, Otobong Tom
Date: May 30, 2026
Venue: Rovingheights Bookstore, Landmark Center, Water Corporation Drive, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 2PM
Enquiries: @the_wakaholic
MAY 30, 2026
MUSIC
LISS
Presents
LOCKED IN SPACE
Indoor Music Therapy
With DJ Savy
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 4PM – 10PM
Venue: Soft Touch Boulevard, 377 Alcon Road, Opposite Faith International School, Woji, Port Harcourt
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/lockedinss
MAY 30, 2026
MUSIC
THE NATE EXPERIENCE
And
TRIBE LAGOS
Presents
HYSTERIA
Back 2 School Edition
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 9PM
Venue: Tribe Lagos, 288b Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/hysteriab2s
MAY 30, 2026
THE STAGE
PROUD AFRICAN ROOTS
In Collaboration With
NATIONAL THEATRE
Presents
I WISH I WISH
Battle of the Winds
Date: May 30, 2026
Venue: National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos
Time: 3PM
Tickets:
https://nationaltheatre.gov.ng/event/register/i-wish-i-wish-2/AV89K1nX
MAY 31, 2026
MUSIC
RHYTHM FM
Presents
WHAT’S ON YOUR PLAYLIST?
With Vera Chukwu
Featuring Live Performances
Date: May 31, 2026
Venue: Silverbird Galleria, 133 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 5PM
Registration: www.verachukwu.com
MAY 31, 2026
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WISE PRODUCTIONS
Presents
AN EVENING OF KWAGH-HIR
Featuring Immersive Storytelling, Arts & Crafts Session, Games, Refreshments
Date: May 31, 2026
Time: From 4:30PM
Venue: Wise Studios, Plot 12A Oshodi/Apapa Expressway, Opposite Dunamis Church, Charly Boy Bus Stop, Gbagada, Lagos
Tickets: https://www.tix.africa/kwaghir
MAY 31, 2026
MUSIC
WE OWN THE DAY RAVE
Presents
FESTIVAL OF AFRICAN COLORS
Featuring DJ Performances, Games, Food & Drinks, Social Engagement Zone, Sip & Paint
Date: May 31, 2026
Time: 4PM
Venue: 1a Eric Moore Close, off Eric Moore Road, Surulere, Lagos
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/weownthedayrave
MAY 31, 2026
THE STAGE
PHEEZ MEDIA
And
LANRE MAKUN EVENTS
Presents
THE HUMOR AWARDS
Featuring Comedy, Live Music, Award Presentation
Date: May 31, 2026
Time: 4PM
Venue: Eko Hotel and Suites, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets: https://tickethub.ng/the-humour-awards-4th-edition-2026
MAY 31, 2026
MOVING PICTURES
EVENTS BY 1406
Presents
MOVIES AT THE YARD
Featuring Games, Movies, Popcorn & Snacks, Photo Moments, Cocktails
Date: May 31, 2026
Time: 3PM
Location: Jameson Yard, 5 Wumego Crescent, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
RSVP: +2348107495961 (WhatsApp); +2348151619050
JUNE 5, 2026
IN THE GALLERY/MOVING PICTURES
MADHOUSE
Presents
ART & ADVOCACY II
Open House Series
Featuring Short Film marathon, Art Exhibition, Conversations, Gaming, Networking
Date: June 5, 2026
Venue: Madhouse by Tikera, Oduduwa Drive, University of Lagos
Time: 1:30PM
Registration: https://forms.gle/yp9xQFKwikmBFTycA
JUNE 5, 2026
MUSIC
SA ENTERTAINMENT AND EVENTS
Presents
ROOM TEMPERATURE 2.0
Featuring Sweet Anthony
Date: June 5, 2026
Time: 6PM
Venue: Bishop Nwedo Convention Hall, BCA Road, Umuahia, Abia State.
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/roomtemperature
JUNE 5 – JUNE 7, 2026
THE STAGE
J RANDLE CENTER FOR YORÙBÁ CULTURE AND HISTORY
In Collaboration With
Q DANCE CENTER
Presents
RE: INCARNATION
A Contemporary Dance Show
Date: June 5 – 7, 2026
Time: 7PM Daily
Venue: J Randle Center for Yorùbá Culture and History, Onikan, Lagos
Tickets: www.qdancecenter.com
MUSIC
STRANGE HOUSE
In Conjunction With
ACTION & THE KWENSIKWENSIS
Presents
STRANGE KWENSIKWENSIS
An Audio-visual Experience
Date: June 5, 2026
Time: 10PM
Venue: 67c Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/strangekwensikwensies
JUNE 6, 2026
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TRADER’S CORNER
In Partnership with
ENUGU TECH FEST
Presents
CREATIVE CORNER 2.0
Featuring Masterclasses, Symposia, Performances, Networking
Date: June 6, 2026
Time: 12PM
Venue: International Conference Center, Okpara Square Road, Enugu
Registration & Enquiries: www.creativecornersummit.com; +2348071496069
JUNE 12, 2026
THE STAGE/MUSIC
LORMAMI
Presents
BALLADS OF FREEDOM
A Public Runway Performance
Featuring Live Music, Exhibition, Fashion Pop-up
Date: June 12, 2026
Venue: Madhouse by Tikera, 1 Oduduwa Drive, University of Lagos
Time: 1PM
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/lormami
ONGOING TILL JUNE 20, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
RELE GALLERY
Presents
WOVEN & BUILT IN TANDEM
Featuring the works of Marcellina Oseghale Akpojotor and Patrick Akpojotor
Date: Ongoing till June 20, 2026
Time: 11AM – 6PM
Venue: Rele Gallery, 32 Thompson Avenue, Ikoyi, Lagos
Enquiries: @relegallery
