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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 20, 2026
MUSIC
TURAKA LIVE
Presents
FEMMYTOY
Live Performance
Date: August 20, 2026
Venue: EbonyLife Place, Adetokunbo Ademola Str, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 7PM
Reservations: +2348149936994; +2349039861959
AUGUST 20, 2026
MOVING PICTURES
J RANDLE CENTER FOR YORUBA CULTURE AND HISTORY
In Partnership with
CROWN TROUPE OF AFRICA
Presents
ÌṢẸ̀ṢE
Essence of Yoruba Spirituality
Documentary Screening
Date: August 20, 2026
Time: 5PM
Venue: J Randle Center for Yorùbá Culture and History, Onikan, Lagos Island
Enquiries: @owomide256
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
HOMECOMING
And
ALPHA THETA
Presents
START FROM SCRATCH
DJ’ing Workshop
Date: August 21, 2026
Venue: Homecoming Concepts, 7A Sapara Williams Close, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 4PM – 6PM
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 & 23, 2026
MUSIC
UPNORT
Presents
ON THE ROAD
City Pop-up Experience
Featuring Llona
Date: August 22 & 23, 2026
Venues: Ibadan & Portharcourt (TBD)
Time: 6PM
AUGUST 22, 2026
PAGES
WOMEN’S GROUP LAGOS
Presents
BOOKCLUB MEETING
Featuring Reading, Discussion, Trivia, Refreshment
Date: August 22, 2026
Time: 1PM
Venue: Cafe One, 300 Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island Lagos
Enquiries: @womensgroup_lagos
AUGUST 22, 2026
MUSIC
OPUS UNKNOWN
And
WAC PEOPLE
Presents
WORLD FUTURES ORCHESTRA
World Building Workshop with Musicians
Date: August 22, 2026
Time: 5PM
Venue: J Randle Center for Yorùbá Culture and History, Onikan, Lagos
Registration: https://wacpeople.com/wfo
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
AUGUST 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
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
AUGUST 23, 2026
MUSIC
TRUTH VILLAGE
Presents
SUNDAY COMMUNE
With Etuk Ubong + The Etuk Philosophy
Date: August 23, 2026
Venue: Truth Village, 112 Akerele Road, off Shitta, Surulere, Lagos
Time: 7PM
Enquiries: @etuk_ubong
AUGUST 23, 2026
MUSIC
DCFMG EMPIRE
And
BOOME MEDIA
Presents
THE GRAND RISING
Album Launch & Dinner Concert
Featuring Queenbastiq, Durella, Spade Dar Pyzo, West P, Da Blaze, and more
Date: August 23, 2026
Time: 6PM
Venue: Lagos Oriental Hotel, 3 Lekki-epe Expressway, Victoria Island, Lagos
Reservations: +1(484)6385535
AUGUST 23, 2026
MUSIC
BIZIEOBI RECORDS & ENTERTAINMENT
Presents
THE LISTENING PARTY
Date: August 23, 2026
Time: 12PM – 8PM
Venue: Bizieobi Country Home, 3 Old Road Naze, Before Assemblies of God, Owerri
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/thelisteningparty; +2349058048107
AUGUST 26 – AUGUST 30, 2026
FESTIVAL
WARRI ARTS FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL
Presents
GIDI GBA 2026
Theme: Stronger Together
Featuring Dance, Visual Arts, Theatre, Music
Date: August 26 – 30, 2026
Time: 9AM – 9:30PM
Venue: College of Education Field, Edjeba, Warri, Delta State
Enquiries: +2348032264538; @warriartsfestival
ONGOING TILL AUGUST 27, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
BUKKA HUT
In Collaboration With
SLUM ART FOUNDATION
Presents
OWN A STORY
Children Art Tour
Featuring Live Art Experience, Community Art Exhibition, Live Auction
Date: Ongoing till August 27, 2026
Venues: Bukka Hut Outlets
Enquiries: @bukkahut
AUGUST 27, 2026
MUSIC
ATTENTION MEDIA
Presents
KARAOKE TRAFFIC VIBES
Featuring DJ Sets, Karaoke Games, Live Band, Matchmaking
Date: August 27, 2026
Time: 7PM
Venue: Bature Brewery, 256 Etim Inyang Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos
RSVP:
https://tix.africa/discover/karaokeinaugust
AUGUST 28 – AUGUST 30, 2026
THE STAGE
PAWSTUDIOS AFRICA
In Collaboration With
TEMPLE PRODUCTIONS
Presents
Bobo Omotayo’s
LONDON LIFE, LAGOS LIVING
Directed by Kenneth Uphopho
Date: August 28 – 30, 2026
Time: 7PM; 4PM & 7PM
Venue: Black Diamond Hotel, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/llll-b159883f-6192-4b8e-8c03-f795cb4de9b7
AUGUST 28, 2026
MUSIC/THE STAGE
DIRECTOR ABLE
Presents
CONNECTIONS EXPERIENCE
Featuring Comedy, Raggae Dancehall Bash, Award Presentation
Date: August 28, 2026
Time: From 4PM
Venue: Bueno Vista Hotel, Faith Avenue, Woji, Portharcourt
Enquiries: +2348068540572; @the_connectionexperience
AUGUST 28, 2026
THE STAGE
GUILD OF NIGERIAN DANCERS, LAGOS
And
BADAGRY DANCE COMMUNITY
Presents
UNDER GROUND
Dance Session
Featuring Bata Dance, Krump, Afropop, Konto/Galala
Date: August 28, 2026
Venue: Badagry Theatre Ground, General Hospital Road, Beside PWD, along Topo-Ascon Road, Badagry, Lagos
Time: 9AM – 5PM
RSVP & Enquiries: ekogond@gmail.com; @gondlagos
AUGUST 28, 2026
MUSIC
SAENZ ENTERTAINMENT
Presents
MP3 FESTIVAL
Featuring Live Music, Performances, DJ Sets, Games
Date: August 28, 2026
Time: 4PM
Venue: Yours Bar & Lounge, Eleyele-Ologuneru Road, Opposite Okunola Close, Ibadan
Tickets: https://shows.ng/event/mp3-festival-ibadan
ONGOING TILL AUGUST 28, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
BRUCE ONAKBRAKPEYA FOUNDATION
Presents
AGBARHA-OTOR AUGUST RETREAT
Theme: Craft in Nigerian Modernity
Date: Ongoing till August 28, 2026
Venue:. Onobrak Art Centre, Agbarha-Otor, Delta State
Enquiries: https://bofound.ng.com; +2348033072334
AUGUST 29, 2026
MUSIC
LARMAR VIBES ENTERTAINMENT
Presents
THE APAPA SHUTDOWN
Featuring Eedris Abdulkareem, Marvelous Benjy, African Chyna, ATM, and more!
Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 5PM
Venue: Apapa Amusement Park, 34 Randle Road, Apapa Quays, Lagos
Tickets & Enquiries: https://tix.africa/discover/larmar-vibes-entertainment; +2347032038233
AUGUST 29, 2026
THE STAGE
LUMI CREATIVE CONCEPTS
Presents
LAUGH OUTSIDE
Featuring Chime Francis, Oladele Wilson, Burnamouth, Mr Shy, and Joshua King
Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 6PM
Venue: Q1 Lounge, 6 Olorunlogbon Street, Anthony Village, Lagos
Tickets & Reservations:
AUGUST 29 & 30, 2026
THE STAGE
QIB PRODUCTIONS
And
THE GARDEN
Presents
LOVE OR MONEY?
Interactive Theatre Performance
Date: August 29 & 30, 2026
Time: 5PM & 7:30PM
Venue: The Garden, 8 Bayo Kuku Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/lom8
AUGUST 29, 2026
MUSIC
ATTENTION MEDIA
Presents
LEGENDS & VIBES
Featuring Live Band, DJ Sets, and Live Performances, Food & Drinks
Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 7PM
Venue: Bature Brewery, 256 Etim Inyang Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos
RSVP:
https://tix.africa/discover/legendsinaugust
AUGUST 29, 2026
MUSIC
ROZAMONDZ EVENTS
And
90’S & CUPS
Presents
BACK TO THE 90s
Mainland Invasion
Featuring DJ Mazmazel
Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 8PM
Venue: La Bamba Lounge, 45A Sobo Arobiodu Street, GRA Ikeja, Lagos
Reservations: +2348052406744
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
AUGUST 30, 2026
MUSIC
AFROVIBES AFRICA
Presents
INDIE NIGHT
Live Music Experience
Date: August 30, 2026
Time: 7PM
Venue: Bature Brewery, 256 Etim Inyang Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos
RSVP: https://afrovibes.africa/events
ONGOING TILL AUGUST 30, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
POLYGON
Presents
AUGUST VISITOR
Group Exhibition Featuring Works by Ife Ofulue, Atiye Afolabi, Tumininu Gbebiere, Kamal Atiku, Tolu Raymond, and Deolu Femi
Date: Ongoing till August 30, 2026
Time: 5PM
Venue: Polygon, 5 Oju Olobun Close, Victoria Island, Lagos
Enquiries: @polygon.hq
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
