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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 7, 2026
MUSIC
VANITI LAGOS
Presents
TIMAYA & FRIENDS
Live Performance
Date: August 7, 2026
Time: 11PM
Venue: Vaniti, 17 Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Reservations & Enquiries: +2349164909000; +2348171715556
AUGUST 7, 2026
MUSIC/IN THE GALLERY
CASA 45
And
INSPIRO PRODUCTIONS
Presents
ART ATTACK CONTEMPORARY ART EXPERIENCE + LIJF NAIJAZZ SUPER SESSIONS
Featuring Exhibition by 𝗔hmed 𝗨whubetine, Photography, Sculpture installations, Live graffiti art, Live painting demonstrations, Sip & Paint experience, Live Jazz Performances
Date: August 7, 2025
Time: 6PM; From 2PM (Friday)
Venue: Casa 45, 35 Adeola Odeku Street
Victoria Island, Lagos
Reservations & Enquiries: +2348180001145; +2348061396417
AUGUST 8, 2026
MUSIC
SUUDU LAGOS
And
EGWU RECORDS
Presents
WINE & VINYL
Featuring Vinyl Release of ‘I wish I had More Time’ by Braye
Date: August 8, 2026
Time: 7PM – 11PM
Venue: Suudu Lagos, 5 Raymond Njoku Street, Ikoyi, Lagos
AUGUST 8 – 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: August 8 – 29, 2026
Time: 11AM – 5PM
Venue: Kokopelli Gallery, 17 Ademola Street, Ikoyi, Lagos
Enquiries: @thekokopelligallery
AUGUST 8, 2026
MUSIC
SWEAT IT OUT LAGOS
Presents
7 YEARS OF SWEAT IT OUT
Featuring Clxa, DJ Tomce/Dr Love, Sons of Ubuntu, Captain Starbird
Date: August 8, 2026
Venue: Next Thought Creative Hub, Plot 2, Okunde Bluewater Scheme, Block 8, Elegushi Beach, Lekki
Time: 10:30PM
Tickets:
AUGUST 8, 2026
MUSIC
BPM CTRL
And
SOUND ECLIPSE
Presents
APOLLO 11
Featuring Afro House, Gqom, Afro Tech, Deep House
Date: August 8, 2026
Time: 9PM
Location: Lighthouse Bar & Grill, 12E Admiralty Way, Lekki, Lagos
Tickets:
https://www.announce.africa/event/apollo-11-2026-07-25-03-35?action=checkout
AUGUST 8, 2026
MUSIC
DJ CONSEQUENCE
And
THE ACE ORCHESTRA
Presents
THE AFROCHESTRA EXPERIENCE
Date: August 8, 2026
Time: 8PM – 1AM
Venue: Shell Hall, Muson Center, Onikan, Lagos
AUGUST 8, 2026
MUSIC
SINCITY ÈKÓ
And
SLIPPERY ENTERTAINMENT
Presents
THE TRIAL
Featuring DJ Consequence, Poco Lee, Jamie Black, Biosky, Lil Gee, Kwame Again, and more!
Date: August 8, 2026
Time: 8PM
Venue: Casa 45, 35 Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets: https://www.popouttickets.com/events/SincityEkoXSlipperyEnt?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MDU1OTM4NTMxNTA3NTQAAadUJtAWiBtohu4UVtC5LSpR7elTGFPCNsfEp3YZnS6kpDA0Xr0xrNec3Aqb8w_aem_bvHhHWXNsE8YFKqmrSffoA 
AUGUST 8, 2026
IN THE GALLERY/THE STAGE
NEW CULTURE STUDIOS
In Collaboration With
ULTIMATE STEPPERZ DANCE HOUSE
And
IF² COLLECTIVE
Presents
WHAT KIND OF WE CAN WE BE?
Featuring Dance Workshop, Textile-Embroidery Workshop, Print Workshop, Exhibition, Presentations, After talk
Date: August 8, 2026
Time: 11AM – 4PM; 2PM – 5PM
Venue: New Culture Studios, 34 Adeola Crescent, Oremeji, Mokola, Ibadan
Enquiries: @officialultimatestepperz
AUGUST 8, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
WINDSOR GALLERY
Presents
A PICNIC AT WINDSOR GALLERY
With Paint & Sip
Date: August 8, 2026
Time: 1PM – 7PM
Venue: Windsor Gallery, 4c Goriola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Enquiries: @windsor.gallery
AUGUST 8, 2026
MUSIC
GIDI REPUBLIK
Presents
GIDI HOUSE
Featuring DJ Sets, Amapiano, Afrohouse, Afrotech
Date: August 8, 2026
Venue: Tribe Lagos, 288b Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 8PM – 4AM
RSVP & Reservations:
AUGUST 8, 2026
MUSIC/MOVING PICTURES/THE STAGE
NSIBIDI SANCTUARY
Presents
NIGHT OF THE CLASSICS
An Evening of Cinematic Exploration and Storytelling
Featuring Storytelling, Film Screening, Music, Dance
Date: August 8, 2026
Time: 5PM – 9PM
Venue: Nsibidi Sanctuary, Suite C3 Divine Plaza, 59 Ajayi Road, Ogba, Lagos
RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXHJvgoSFYE0NDJV3ZtcVPlz_ZyQ8-AGd12Lg63gbiwu-56A/viewform
AUGUST 8, 2026
MUSIC/THE STAGE
CROWN TROUPE OF AFRICA
Presents
EKO THEATRE CARNIVAL 2026
Featuring Poetry, Theatre, Music, Dance, Film Screening
Date: August 8, 2026
Time: 7PM
Venue: Beeriga, Boat Jetty, Ilaje Road, Bariga, Lagos
Enquiries: @segunadefila
AUGUST 8, 2026
MUSIC
KADIMA PRODUCTIONS
Presents
ONE NIGHT, ONE GATHERING
Find X
Featuring Immersive Sound Experience, DJ Sets, Live Performances, Games, Art Show
Date: August 8, 2026
Time: 10PM – 4AM
Venue: Bariga Arts & Craft Center, CMS Complex, Idowu Street, Bariga, Lagos
Registration:
https://tickethub.ng/one-night-one-gathering-3rd-edition-68112618
AUGUST 8, 2026
MUSIC
NO NEW FRIENDS
And
DIDI MUSEUM
Presents
DIDI GROOVE
Rave and Pop-up
Date: August 8, 2026
Time: 5PM
Venue: Didi Museum, 175 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/didigroove2
ONGOING TILL AUGUST 8, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
MYDRIM GALLERY
Presents
THREADS OF HERITAGE
Solo Exhibition by Olumide Oresegun
Date: Ongoing till August 8, 2026
Time: 11AM – 6PM
Venue: Mydrim Gallery, 74b Norman Williams Street, S.W Ikoyi, Lagos
Enquiries: @mydrim_gallery; +2348051832375
AUGUST 8&9, 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
ONGOING TILL AUGUST 8, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
ELEEZART STUDIOS
In Collaboration With
PATRONS MCAA
Presents
ECHOES OF STILLNESS
Featuring Works by Elizabeth Ekpetorson, Josiah C. Josiah, Kolapo Olorunyemi, and Darlington Chukwumezie
Date: Ongoing till August 8, 2026
Time: 3PM – 6PM
Venue: Patrons MCAA, The Civic Center, Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos
Enquiries: @eleezartstudios
AUGUST 9, 2026
MUSIC
REHASH DAY PARTY
Presents
ÈKÓ SUMMER
Ode to Lagos Party Culture
Date: August 9, 2026
Time: 12PM
Venue: The Backyard Grill, 14b Karimu Kotun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets: https://www.pv.rsvp/rehash-eko-summer 
AUGUST 9, 2026
PAGES
THE BOOKAHOLIC CLUB,
THE WAKAHOLIC,
And
SMARTBOOK CLUB
Presents
BEYOND THE LAST PAGE
Celebrating Books, Building Community, & Beginning the Next Chapter
Date: August 9, 2026
Time: 8PM – 9PM
Venue: Virtual (IG)
Enquiries: @smart_book_club
AUGUST 9, 2026
MUSIC
CHAMBER MUSIC NIGERIA
Presents
HOMECOMING CONCERT
Echoes Of Home: Love & Culture
Featuring Olanrewaju Ogunshina, Ruth Mahogany, Elijah Oghene, Johnson Daniel, and Abraham Okubena
Date: August 9, 2026
Venue: LaScala, Muson Center, 8/9 Marina Road, Onikan, Lagos
Time: 4PM
Tickets:
AUGUST 9, 2026
MUSIC
ZERO GRAVITY
And
BIOSKY’S PLAYHOUSE
Presents
ELEVATED ENERGY
Featuring Big Tẹju, Consequence, Biosky, Monte, Talking Fingers, Farati, and more
Date: August 9, 2026
Venue: Amore Gardens, 1 Amore Street, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Time: 8PM
Tickets:
AUGUST 9, 2026
MUSIC
TRUTH VILLAGE
Presents
SUNDAY COMMUNE
With Etuk Ubong + The Etuk Philosophy
Date: August 9, 2026
Venue: Truth Village, 112 Akerele Road, off Shitta, Surulere, Lagos
Time: 7PM
Enquiries: @etuk_ubong
AUGUST 9, 2026
MUSIC
JUPITER HOTEL & LOUNGE
&
YPC MEDIA
Presents
RHYTHM & ROOTS
Featuring Music, Dance, Spoken Words, Poetry, Comedy
Date: August 9, 2026
Time: 6PM
Venue: Jupiter Hotel & Lounge, Didi Mall, Opposite ShopRite Novare, Sangotedo, Ajah, Lagos
Enquiries: @jstanley_otulaka
AUGUST 9, 2026
MUSIC
D ESKAPE BEYOND 9-5
Presents
KARAOKE NIGHT
Featuring Open karaoke sessions, Music and Sing-alongs, Food and drinks, Photo moments, Networking
Date: August 9, 2026
Venue: Hotel Sunshine, Plot C5 Presidential Road, Ogui, Enugu
Time: 2PM
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/deskapekaraoke
AUGUST 9, 2026
MUSIC
DRG MUSIC
Presents
KILLDACULTUR3 VOL. 1
With Maeverse
Featuring Live performances, First listens, Visual Experience, Fashion Showcase
Date: August 9, 2026
Venue: Liv by Kuiknosh, 146A Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 9PM
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/kdcvol1
AUGUST 9, 2026
MUSIC
CONFAMMADE
Presents
THE JOURNEY
Featuring Daddy Showkey, 2baba, 9ice, Kcee, Oritsefemi, Saheed Osupa, African Chyna, Danfo Drivers, Marvelous Benjy, and more…
Date: August 9, 2026
Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island
Time: 5PM
Tickets & Enquiries: www.daddyshowkey.com; +2349030000171
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 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
Enquiries: @freedomparklagos
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
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 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
