Cultural events and film releases scheduled for November 2026

November 2026 features a diverse array of cultural festivals in Africa and major cinematic releases globally.

In Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, will host two significant events. The 9th edition of the Lagos Fringe festival, themed ‘Let’s Play’, is scheduled for November 3–8, focusing on independent theatre and performance. Additionally, the 5th Entertainment Week Africa (EWA) will take place from November 17–22 under the theme ‘Closing The Gap’, covering industries such as music, film, fashion, and AI.

The film industry will see several high-profile releases, including Lukas Dhont’s ‘Les Braves (Coward)’, which arrives in theaters on November 18 following awards at the Cannes Film Festival. Martin McDonagh’s ‘Wild Horse Nine’, starring John Malkovich, is set for release on November 4. Other notable cinematic entries include Alexandre Smia’s political thriller ‘Jupiter’ and Sandra Wollner’s ‘Everytime’.

Streaming and television programming will also be active, with the second season of ‘Black Doves’ arriving on Netflix on November 5, the series ‘Singapura’ on Canal+ on November 2, and the final season of ‘Yellowjackets’ on November 20.