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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)
AUGUST 14, 2026
MUSIC
FREEDOM PARK
Presents
DANCEHALL FIESTA
Featuring Emperor Zigzag
Date: August 14, 2026
Time: 7PM
Venue: Freedom Park, Old Prison Ground, 1 Hospital Road, off Broad Street, Lagos Island
Enquiries: +2348096444560; @freedomparklagos
AUGUST 14 – AUGUST 17, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
IWALEWA GALLERY
Presents
CONSTELLATIONS
Group Exhibition Featuring works by Jayeola Damilola, Romiluyi Anjolaoluwa, Angel Perry, Ude Emmanuel, and Ambali Omotayo
Opening Date: August 14, 2026 @ 1PM
Exhibition runs till August 17, 2026
Time: 10AM – 5PM
Venue: Iwalewa Gallery, 29b Chris Madueke Drive, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Enquiries: @iwalewagalleryofarts
AUGUST 15, 2026
THE STAGE
EAGLES DANCE COMPANY
Presents
EAGLES DANCE STUDIO
Grand Opening
Featuring Dance Showcase, Launch Activities, Public Dance
Date: August 15, 2026
Venue: Eagles Dance Studio, C3, Second Floor, Magnum Building, Hillstation Road, Jos
Time: 3PM
Enquiries: +2347077227147
AUGUST 15, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
AFRICAN ARTS JOURNAL
Presents
AFRICAN STORY FESTIVAL
Featuring Panel Discussion & Visual Storytelling Session
Date: August 15, 2026
Time: 9AM
Venue: NECA House, Hakeem Balogun Street, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos
Enquiries: www.africanartsjournal.com
ONGOING TILL AUGUST 15, 2026
THE STAGE/MUSIC
FOOTPRINTS OF DAVID ARTS
And
GUILD OF THEATRE ARTS DRUMMERS
Presents
THE NORTHERN KOROSO FLUTE
Workshop Facilitated Tongark D. Clement
Date: Ongoing till August 15, 2026
Time: 9AM – 2PM Daily
Venue: Seaside Cottage Theatre, Bariga, Lagos
Enquiries: @footprintsofadavidarts; +2349056789101
AUGUST 15, 2026
MUSIC/THE STAGE
IGBALODE CHARIOT PRODUCTION
Presents
IGBALODE FOLKLORE FESTIVAL
Theme: Harmony & Heritage
Featuring Yinka Davies, Adunni Nerfititi, Bobo Sax, Senwele Wura, Ajani Akewi, Mawuyon Ogun, and more…
Date: August 15, 2026
Venue: Queen Amina Garden, Entrance Lawn C, National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos
Time: 4PM
Enquiries: +2349055468002
AUGUST 15, 2026
MUSIC
THE MOTION VAULT
Presents
19 HUNDRED
A Night of Timeless Hits
Featuring Hip-hop, EDM, Pop
Date: August 15, 2026
Venue: Casa 45, 35 Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 7PM
Tickets & Enquiries: https://tix.africa/discover/19hundred; @1900theparty
AUGUST 15, 2026
THE STAGE
SUCCESS PERFORMING ART COMPANY
Presents
EFÚNSETÁN ANÍWÚRÀ
Celebrating 15 Years of Theatre
Date: August 15, 2026
Time: 6PM
Venue: Freedom Park, 1 Hospital Road, off Broad Street, Lagos Island
Tickets & Enquiries: +2348183376832; +2348093790023
AUGUST 15&16, 22&23, 29&30, 2026
THE STAGE
NEVANA PRODUCTIONS
And
THE GARDEN EXPERIENCE
Presents
NATIONAL CAKE
Directed by Austine Onuoha
Date: Ongoing till August 30, 2026
Time: 5:30PM & 7:30PM
Venue: Terrakulture Lawn, 1376 Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets & Enquiries: https://terrakulture.com; +2347082970777 
AUGUST 16, 2026
MUSIC
ZERO GRAVITY
And
SUNDAY SERVICE
Presents
GRAVITY SERVICE
Featuring DJ Sets & Immersive Experience
Date: August 16, 2026
Time: 4PM
Venue: Casa 45, 35 Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos
AUGUST 16 – AUGUST 28, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
BRUCE ONAKBRAKPEYA FOUNDATION
Presents
AGBARHA-OTOR AUGUST RETREAT
Theme: Craft in Nigerian Modernity
Date: August 16 – 28, 2026
Venue:. Onobrak Art Centre, Agbarha-Otor, Delta State
Enquiries: https://bofound.ng.com; +2348033072334
AUGUST 16, 2026
MUSIC
FREEDOM PARK LAGOS
Presents
BABA ÀNÍ @ 90
Celebrating Lekan Animashaun
Featuring Dede Mabiaku & Kalafrika Band, CORA
Date: August 16, 2026
Time: 6:30PM
Venue:. Freedom Park, 1 Hospital Road, off Broad Street, Lagos Island
AUGUST 16, 2026
THE STAGE
LANRE MAKUN EVENTS
Presents
AKPORORO VS AKPORORO
40 & Crazy
Anniversary Edition
Date: August 16, 2026
Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Adetokunbo Ademola, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: From 6PM
Tickets:
https://www.ariiyatickets.com/event/akpororo-vs-akpororo-10th-year-anniversary-40-crazy/
AUGUST 16, 2026
THE STAGE
SOUND MIND PRODUCTION
Presents
YOUNG AND FOOLISH
Comedy Special by Judicious (Son of Boniface)
Date: August 16, 2026
Venue: Snug Banquet Hall, ⅓ Ijaoya Street, Off Alakija Roundabout (along WAEC), Jibowu-Yaba, Lagos
Tickets & Enquiries: https://tix.africa/discover/judicious_comedyspecial_yf; +2347048990277
AUGUST 19, 2026
MUSIC
EARTH KEEPERS
Presents
WHO’S IN THE GARDEN?
Featuring Acoustic Music, Poetry, Book Reading, Karaoke, and more…
Date: August 19, 2026
Time: 6PM
Venue: Rapa Nui, 256 Etim Inyang Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos
RSVP & Enquiries: +2347080478322; +2348164705910
AUGUST 20 – AUGUST 22, 2026
THE STAGE/MUSIC
DRUMSVIEW CONCEPTS
In Partnership with
KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER NIGERIA
Presents
JANGGU FESTIVAL
Featuring Workshops, Practice Sessions, and Janggu Competition
Date: August 20 – 22, 2026
Time: 10AM Daily
Venues:
- NCAC office, National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos
- Bariga Theatre Ground, Tijani Ashogbon Street, Ilaje, Bariga, Lagos
- J Randle Center for Yorùbá Culture and History, Onikan, Lagos Island.
Enquiries: +2348062125567; @papabata
AUGUST 21, 2026
MUSIC
ROY AFROBEAT MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Presents
ULTIMATE GROOVE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Theme: Ṣe o M’òpé Ìta o Dáa
Featuring Ozezua Steve, Roy Afrobeat, Titilayo Oguntoyinbo, Imoleayo Balogun, Blackhood, Larry Afroreggae Band, & more!
Date: August 21, 2026
Time: 3PM – 10PM
Venue: Freedom Park, Old Prison Ground, 1 Hospital Road, off Broad Street, Lagos Island
Enquiries: +2349065633580; +2348060133565
AUGUST 22, 2026
PAGES
NAIJA POETRY FEST COMMUNITY,
1000 STORIES PRODUCTIONS,
And
ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE
Presents
POETIC RENDEZVOUS
Theme: Empty Chair
Date: August 22, 2026
Venue: Alliance Française, Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Time: 1:30PM
Enquiries: www.naijapoetryfest.com.ng
AUGUST 22 – AUGUST 30, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
FEHINTI CONTEMPORARY
Presents
ÀÀMÌ
Solo Exhibition by Faith Omole
Opening Date: August 22, 2026 @ 4PM
Exhibition runs till August 30, 2026
Time: 10AM – 7PM Daily
Venue: The Art Hotel, Plot 13a Block III, Yesufu Abiodun Oniru Way, Victoria Island, Lagos
RSVP: https://aamiexhibition.onhercules.app/
AUGUST 22, 2026
THE STAGE
Q DANCE CENTER
Presents
DANCE LAB
Featuring Live Dance Performances by Tijese Jatto, Angela Okolo, Bakare Adekanyinsola, and Eskapee
Date: August 22, 2026
Time: 4PM
Venue: Q Dance Center, 33 Hawley Street, Lafiaji, Lagos Island
Enquiries: @qdancecompany
ONGOING TILL AUGUST 22, 2026
THE STAGE
KIDS 2 YOUTH
Presents
BREAK DANCE SUMMER PROGRAM
Date: Ongoing till August 22, 2026
Time: From 12PM
Venue: Alliance Française, Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Registration: https://tix.africa/discover/kids2youth-break-dance-summer
ONGOING TILL AUGUST 29, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
KOKOPELLI GALLERY,
AFRICA FEMALE ARTIST MENTORSHIP PROGRAM,
And
GIRL CHILD ART FOUNDATION
Presents
IN TRANSLATION
Group Exhibition Featuring Works by Bali Audu, Ibeto Ifechukwu Deborah, Xolelwa Malinga, Mayowa Fatimah Olatilewa, Iyara Norah Karabo, Awuor Onyango, Gloria Mmaduako, Gift Paulina Osague Osagiede, Stephanie Kwaghe, Zainab Oluwadamilola Ajala, Omolosho Olawunmi, and Chinenye Eze
Date: Ongoing till August 29, 2026
Time: 11AM – 5PM
Venue: Kokopelli Gallery, 17 Ademola Street, Ikoyi, Lagos
Enquiries: @thekokopelligallery
ONGOING TILL SEPTEMBER 5, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
RELE LAGOS
Presents
YELLOW
Solo Exhibition by Ameh Egwuh
Date: Ongoing till September 5, 2026
Time: 11AM – 5PM
Venue: Rele, 32 Thompson Avenue, Ikoyi, Lagos
Enquiries: @relegallery
