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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 28, 2026
MUSIC
THE COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE
In Collaboration With
NAUTICA BEACH RESORT
Presents
CULTURE NIGHT POP-UP
Live Band Experience
Featuring Johnny Drille
Date: August 28, 2026
Time: 6PM
Venue: Nautica Beach Resort, Eti-Osa, Lekki, Lagos
Tickets: www.pay.branddrive.co/culture-night
AUGUST 28, 2026
MUSIC
PHLENJO
Presents
DIRTY SEXY RAVE
Featuring Ifeme CS, WTF Kyla, Farari, Phlenjo Corp, Wanni x Handi
Date: August 28, 2026
Time: 9PM
Venue: Casa 45, 35 Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/dsr
AUGUST 28, 2026
MUSIC
THE CHIBYVERSE
Presents
SOUTH SOCIAL
Featuring Titanium, DJ Chelar, Special Stanley, DJ Naffy, Ibeh, and more…
Date: August 30, 2026
Time: 8PM
Venue: Praia Lagos, 20 Elsie Femi Pearse Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets & Reservations: www.thechibyverse.com; +2347035532279
AUGUST 28, 2026
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KEVBES BOOK HAVEN
Presents
AMUWO READS
A Community Book & Literacy Festival
Featuring Panel Conversations, Young Authors Showcase, Book Exhibition, Reading Sessions, Games, Book Party
Date: August 28, 2026
Time: 10AM – 3PM
Venue: 512 Roundabout, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos
Enquiries: +2349014471456; +2348035233329
AUGUST 28, 2026
MUSIC
Q DANCE CENTER
Presents
DANCE HOUSE
Ilé Ijó
Date: August 28, 2026
Time: 6PM
Venue: Q Dance Center, 33 Hawley Street, Lafiaji, Lagos Island
AUGUST 28, 2026
MUSIC
DJ DAMIE
Presents
HEALING IN SATURN
Immersive Dance Rave
Featuring Damie, Kwameagain?, Duub, Warhero, Sunrise
Date: August 28, 2026
Time: 10PM
Venue: Mantra Lounge, 2,4 Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets: https://www.clooza.com/en/events/HEALING2
AUGUST 28, 2026
MUSIC
ALPHA TUNEZ
Presents
CASA DE ALPHA
Vol. 2: Red Room Edition
Featuring DJ Efeaxie
Date: August 28, 2026
Time: 8PM
Venue: Alpha’a House, 60B Queen Street, Alagomeji, Yaba, Lagos
Tickets:
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
IN THE GALLERY
ANGELS & MUSE
Presents
SCULPTING AS A FORM OF RELEASE
A Clay Workshop
Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 2PM
Venue: Angels & Muse, 5 Sumbo Jibowu, off Ribadu, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Registration: https://tix.africa/discover/clay-workshop-with-naomi-nwaobi
AUGUST 29, 2026
MUSIC
JKD ENTERTAINMENT
Presents
BRUCE NEVER LIES
Afro House Rave
Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 9PM
Venue: Bamboa, 82 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets:
AUGUST 29, 2026
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SBC BOOKCLUB
Presents
AUGUST MEETUP
Discussing Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke and Talk Of The Party by Fuloso Agbaje
Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 1PM – 3PM
Venue: Orchid Bistro, 58a Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/sbcaugust
AUGUST 29, 2026
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SCHOOL STORE NG
Presents
BOOKS ‘N’ BRUNCH
End of Summer Pop-up
Featuring Book Swaps, Blind Date with a Book, Raffle Draw, Games, Food & Drinks
Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 3PM – 5PM
Venue: The Room Cafe, 190b Prince Ade Odedina Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets:
https://tix.africa/discover/ssngbooksandbrunch
AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
ART STUDIO
And
QUINTESSENCE
Presents
ORI II
An Exhibition of Contemporary Sculpture
Featuring Works by Ato Arinze, Adebimpe Adebambo, Joseph Olabisi, Obafemi Philip, Alli Raheem Owolabi, Ogundare Anuoluwa, Djakou Kassi Nathalie, Dr. Adeola Balogun, Prof. Lasisi Lamidi, Agose Patrick, and more…
Opening Date: August 29 @ 4PM
Exhibition runs till September 12, 2026
Venue: Quintessence Gallery, 285 Akin Olugbade Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Enquiries: @quintessenceng
AUGUST 29, 2025
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CUSTODIAN PLC
Presents
THE CUSTODIAN MENTOR CONFERENCE
Featuring Discussion with Darey Art Alade
Date: August 29, 2025
Time: 10AM
Venue: Landmark Center, Water Corporation Drive, Victoria Island, Lagos
Registration: https://custodianplc.com.ng/mentorsconference/ 
AUGUST 29, 2026
THE STAGE
NOLA THEATRE COMPANY
Presents
Olusegun Adenola’s
ROOM C-12
Directed by Daniel Omogunloye
Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 3PM & 5PM
Venue: Arts Theatre, Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos
Enquiries: +2349066212994; +2348065664801 
AUGUST 29, 2026
PAGES
BOOKS & BREWS
Presents
BOOKS & BREWS FESTIVAL
Featuring Stage Plays, Spoken Word, Art Exhibition, Live Music, Panel Discussions, Book Signing, Games, Networking
Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 11AM
Venue: Maryland, Lagos (TBD)
AUGUST 29, 2026
PAGES/THE STAGE
LAGOS ART & HEALTH FESTIVAL
Presents
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Featuring Mic & Mind and Lagos Kpoetics
Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 5PM
Location: El Padrino, Landmark Center Water Corporation Drive, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/bo/lagosartsandhealthfestival2026 
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 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 30, 2026
MUSIC
LOVERS & FRNDS
Presents
ALBUM LISTENING EXPERIENCE
Featuring Kunmi
Date: August 30, 2026
Time: 7PM
Venue: La Madison Place, Block 2, Plot 1, Okunade Bluewaters Scheme, Lekki, Lagos
RSVP: https://pv.rsvp/loversxfrnds
AUGUST 30 – OCTOBER 17, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
Presents
KA Ọ DI MGBE ANYI G’AFU OZO
Until We Meet Again
Featuring works by Yusuff Aina, Ololade Lawal, Daniel Oruwhone, Ofem Ubi, Blessing Bulus, and Oyewole Lawal
Opening Date: August 30 – October 17, 2026 @ 3PM
Venue: Center for Contemporary Art, 9 McEwen Street, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos.
Registration:
AUGUST 30, 2026
MUSIC
MAINLAND HOUSE
And
SUNDAY SERVICE
Presents
SERVICE ON THE MAINLAND
Featuring DJ Sets & Immersive Experience
Date: August 30, 2026
Time: 4PM
Venue: Triple C Event Center, Alara Commercial Avenue, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos
Tickets:
AUGUST 30, 2026
PAGES
HAPPY FACES ENT.
Presents
PEOPLE OF POETRY
An Evening of People, Poetry, & Rhythm
Date: August 30, 2026
Time: 5:30PM – 8PM
Venue: GQ Club, 16 Queens Drive, Ikoyi, Lagos
AUGUST 30, 2026
PAGES
WISE PRODUCTIONS
Presents
AN EVENING OF KWAGH-HIR
Featuring Immersive Storytelling, Art & Craft Session, Games, Refreshments
Date: August 30, 2026
Time: 5PM
Venue: Wise Studios, Plot 12A, Oshodi Apapa Expressway, Charly Boy Bus Stop, Lagos
Tickets: https://tix.africa/discover/kwaghir
AUGUST 30, 2026
MUSIC
LOVE IN THE BOULEVARD
And
ZERO GRAVITY
Presents
SUMMER SERENADE
Date: August 30, 2026
Time: 3PM
Venue: Gameland, The Lekki Coliseum, Providence Street, off Admiralty Way, Lekki, Lagos
Tickets:
AUGUST 30, 2026
THE STAGE
DATES & EVENTS
In Partnership with
CROWN TROUPE OF AFRICA
Presents
Chinweizu’s
THE DIVORCE OF OCHOL & LAWINO
Directed by Segun Adefila
Date: August 30, 2026
Time: 5PM
Venue: The Vantage Barn, 17 Billings Way, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos
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 AUGUST 30, 2026
IN THE GALLERY
FEHINTI CONTEMPORARY
Presents
ÀÀMÌ
Solo Exhibition by Faith Omole
Date: Ongoing 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/
ONGOING TILL AUGUST 30, 2026
FESTIVAL
WARRI ARTS FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL
Presents
GIDI GBA 2026
Theme: Stronger Together
Featuring Dance, Visual Arts, Theatre, Music
Date: Ongoing till August 30, 2026
Time: 9AM – 9:30PM
Venue: College of Education Field, Edjeba, Warri, Delta State
Enquiries: +2348032264538; @warriartsfestival
ONGOING TILL AUGUST 30, 2026
FESTIVAL
GLOBAL ARTS IN MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP,
FOLA DAVID CARE FOUNDATION,
STUDIO YADI,
And
UWANA ENERGY
Presents
LAGOS ART & HEALTH FESTIVAL
Theme – Lagos as a Body: Creative Care in Action
Featuring Workshops, Performances, Screenings, Conversations, Exhibitions, and Community-based activities
Date: Ongoing till August 30, 2026
Locations: Lagos (Multiple)
AUGUST 31, 2026
MUSIC
ATTENTION MEDIA
Presents
SOUNDCHECK SESSIONS
Featuring Live Rehearsal, Auditions, Talent Discovery, Show Plugging
Date: August 31, 2026
Time: 6PM
Venue: Bature Brewery, 256 Etim Inyang Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos
Enquiries: @attentionmediang
AUGUST 31, 2026
MUSIC
MAYHEM BOYS
Presents
MAYHEM: THE PARTY
All-White Experience
Featuring DJ Sets, Artiste Performance, Photo booth, Pop-up, Food & Drinks
Date: August 31, 2026
Time: 2PM – 9PM
Venue: More2Much Event Center, 32 Ijaiye Road Marketing Bus stop, Ikeja, Lagos
Tickets:
https://tix.africa/discover/mayhem-the-party
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
