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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)
OCTOBER 22, 2026
ANYEN IYAK FOUNDATION
Presents
GLOBAL BIENNIAL SUMMIT FOR AFRICAN ART AND CULTURE
Chasing the Wind While Losing Daylight
Featuring Stage Plays, Live Performances, Guided Tours, Conversation Circles
Date: October 22, 2026
Venue: New Culture Studios, 34 Adeola Crescent (off Sobande Avenue, Oremeji Hill, Mokola,
Tickets: https://globalbiennialsummit.anyeniyak.com/#passes
OCTOBER 22, 2026
PAGES
SCHOOL OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION, PAU
Presents
FESTIVAL OF IDEAS
Celebrating SMC @ 20
Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 9AM – 6PM
Venue: Abuja Hall, Pan Atlantic University Main Campus, Ibeju-lekki, Lagos
OCTOBER 22, 2026
MUSIC
JUNO’S BASEMENT CULTURE HOUSE
Presents
THE BASEMENT LIVE SET
Edition II
Featuring Hip-hop, Afrobeats, and Amapiano
Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 6PM
Venue: The Good House, Beside Obi Wali International Conference Center, Portharcourt
Tickets:
https://tix.africa/discover/basementliveph2
OCTOBER 22, 2026
MUSIC
DJ VALENTINO
Presents
HIT HOUSE LAGOS
Featuring Afrohouse, Gqom/3-step, Afrotech, EDM, Hip-hop/R&B, Afrobeats, and Amapiano
Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 8PM
Venue: Shishabazaar, 34a Fola Osibo Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Tickets:
https://tix.africa/discover/hit-house-lagos
OCTOBER 23 – OCTOBER 25, 2026
THE STAGE
CHOREO CINEMA WORLD
Presents
DANCE FILM FESTIVAL
Theme: What Remains of The Body
Date: October 23 – 25, 2026
Time: 3PM
Venue: White Space Creative Foundation, 59 Raymond Njoku Street, Ikoyi, Lagos
Tickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcMr6XjAfRUK3YYcqo8AOHv-Kn76qa2OVZCPSjjngl0Zr94w/viewform
OCTOBER 24, 2026
MOVING PICTURES
THE SCREEN IN TRANSIT
In Collaboration with
HH CREATIVE CENTER,
And
GOETHE INSTITUT
Presents
LIZARD
By Akinola Davies Jr.
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 5PM
Venue: Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, Herbert Macaulay Way, Ikoyi, Lagos
Enquiries: @thescreenintransit
OCTOBER 24, 2026
MOVING PICTURES
THE SCREEN IN TRANSIT
In Collaboration with
HH CREATIVE CENTER,
And
GOETHE INSTITUT
Presents
CYNTHIA IS A FXXKING BITCH
By Jenrola Lawore.
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 5PM
Venue: Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, Herbert Macaulay Way, Ikoyi, Lagos
Enquiries: @thescreenintransit
OCTOBER 24, 2026
THE STAGE
MIC & MIND
Presents
MEMORY GARDEN
Open Mic Night
In Collaboration With ‘Endless River’ Exhibition
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 5PM
Venue: Alliance Française, Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
RSVP:
OCTOBER 24 – OCTOBER 28, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
IDESIGN
Presents
DESIGN INTERSECT 2026
Theme: Reimagining Resources
Date: October 24 – 28, 2026
Time: 12PM
Venue: Soto Gallery, 10 Omo Osagie Street, Ikoyi, Lagos
Enquiries: @idesign_by_tola_akerele
OCTOBER 24 – OCTOBER 31, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
AROKO LITERARY ARTS
Presents
FLORA NWAPA: EFURU AT THE THRESHOLD
Date: October 24 – 31, 2026
Time: 11AM
Venue: Didi Museum, 175 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets:
OCTOBER 24 – DECEMBER 16, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
YUSUF GRILLO MUSEUM
Presents
LINEAGE OF THE MASTERS II
Continuity and Contemporary Expression
Featuring works by Prof. Bruce Onabrakpeya, Kolade Oshinowo, T.A .Fasuyi
Jerome Elaiho, B.A. Aina, Dele Jegede, Adejumo Olusegun, Adeyemi Kunle, Arinze Ato, Asidere Duke, Balogun Adeola, Ebohon Samuel, Ige-Jacks Lara, Nwosa Ben, Ogiugo Edosa, Onabanjo Lekan, Orimolade Odun, Ovraiti Sam, Sanwo Kehinde, and more
Opening Date: October 24 @ 3PM
Exhibition runs till December 16, 2026
Time: 10AM – 5PM Daily
Venue: Yusuf Grillo Museum, 28 Ogunlowo Street, Ikeja, Lagos
Enquiries: www.grilloart.com
OCTOBER 24 – OCTOBER 25, 2026
SOUNDRISE UNCOVERED,
HOUSE OF NARNDA,
And
WOODS MORNING AFRICA
Presents
PALMWINE PARTY & WOODS MORNING AFRICA
Featuring Music, Live Performances, Games, Palmwine, Castle building
Date: October 24 – 25, 2026
Time: 12PM – 12PM
Venue: Tarkwa Bay Surf Club Bar & Grill, Tarkwabay Beach, Lagos
Tickets:
https://www.jaiyetracker.com/event/palmwine-party-and-woods-morning-africa-102
OCTOBER 24, 2026
MUSIC
ARITE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT CONCEPTS
And
FREEDOM PARK
Presents
JAZZ, WINE, WHISKEY
An Evening of Class, Culture, and Connection
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 5PM
Venue: Freedom Park, Old Prison Ground, 1 Hospital Road, off Broad Street, Lagos Island
Tickets: https://paystack.shop/pay/4umit5sboz
OCTOBER 24&25, 31; NOVEMBER 1 2026
THE STAGE
MOMENTS IN THE SUN
Presents
Mimi Chaka’s
THE THINGS WE KEPT
An Immersive Play
Directed by Kelvinmary Ndukwe
Date: Ongoing till November 1, 2026
Venue: The Rustic Deck, Lekki Waterside Hotel, 28 Wole Olateju Crescent, off Admiralty Way, Lekki, Lagos
Time: 5PM & 7PM
Tickets:
ONGOING TILL OCTOBER 24, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
SOCIETY OF NIGERIAN ARTISTS
Presents
BEYOND BORDERS: ART, IDENTITY, AND GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
October Rain International Arts Festival Exhibition
Date: Ongoing till October 24, 2026
Time: 10AM
Venue: J Randle Center for Yoruba Culture and History, Onikan, Lagos Island
Enquiries: @sna_lagosofficial
OCTOBER 25, 2026
PAGES
BOOKS & BREWS
Presents
HALLOWEEN BOOKISH HANGOUT
Featuring Live Author Session, Book Reviews, Costume Contest, Games. Film Screening, Open Mic, Karaoke, Storytelling, Food & Drinks
Date: October 25, 2026
Time: 2PM
Venue: Mainland, Lagos (TBD)
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/booksandbrewsnglagoshangout
OCTOBER 25, 2026
MUSIC
FLOW DADDY
Presents
DADDY SAYS BOO!
A Fimi WTF Party
Date: October 25, 2026
Time: 6PM
Venue: Frozen Cabana, 26 Karimu Kotun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
RSVP:
OCTOBER 25, 2026
THE STAGE
THE SLIM EFFECT ENTERTAINMENT
Presents
SLIM SAINT
Funny & Misunderstood
A Comedy Special
Date: October 25, 2026
Time: 6PM
Venue: Terrakulture, Plot 1376 Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets & Enquiries:
https://tikkbay.com/events/slim-saint-funny-and-misunderstood-lagos-DkxdDO; +2348117640253
OCTOBER 25, 2026
MUSIC
MUSICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA
Presents
MUSICAL BRUNCH
Featuring Yinka Davies, Adeyemi Bobby Benson, MUSON Artistes
Date: October 25, 2026
Time: 12PM
Venue: La Scala Hall & Terrace, Muson Center, Onikan, Lagos Island
Tickets & Enquiries: +2348077607788; @musonng
OCTOBER 25, 2026
MUSIC
BACK BY BOTTLES & GLASSES
Presents
FREQUENCY
A Silent Disco Party
Featuring DJ Sets, Fashion Pop-up, Games
Date: October 25, 2026
Time: 6PM till Dawn
Venue: The Back Lounge, 8 Kusenla Road, Ikate, Lagos
Tickets & Enquiries: https://tix.africa/discover/frequency-october-edition; +2348069669535
OCTOBER 25, 2026
THE STAGE
A THIRD SPACE
Presents
BLUE DREAM
An Evening with Eloghosa Osunde
Featuring Sketch Performances, Writing Circle, Craft Talk, After-party
Date: October 25, 2026
Time: 5PM
Venue: Ile Mimu, 1 Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets & Enquiries:
OCTOBER 25, 2026
PAGES/THE STAGE
ORANGE POETRY AFRICA
Presents
ORANGE POETRY LIVE SHOW
Featuring Spoken Word, Music, Live Performances, Poetry
Date: October 25, 2026
Time: 5PM
Venue: Alliance Française, Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Tickets & Enquiries: @orangepoetry.africa; +22347060542205
ONGOING TILL OCTOBER 25, 2026
AFRICA DESIGN NETWORK
Presents
DESIGN WEEK LAGOS
From Material to Market: Designing for Scale
Featuring Panel Sessions, Masterclasses, Exhibitions, Trade Shows, Pop-ups, Networking
Date: Ongoing till October 25, 2026
Time: 10AM Daily
Venue: National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos
Reservations:
ONGOING TILL OCTOBER 30, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
OC GEORGE
Presents
AN ENDLESS RIVER
Solo Exhibition by Osaji Chinedu George
Date: Ongoing October 30, 2026
Time: 11AM
Venue: Alliance Française, Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Enquiries: @ocgeorgeart
ONGOING TILL OCTOBER 30, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
MIND OF THE MASTERS CREATIVE GALLERY
Presents
THE AMALGAMATION
Woven by Diversity
A Multidisciplinary Exhibition
Date: Ongoing till October 30, 2026
Time: 10AM – 6PM
Location: The Art Hotel, Plot 13A Block 111, Chief Yesufu Abiodun Oniru Road, Victoria Island, Lagos
Enquiries: https://motmcreativegallery.com/; +2348033049155
