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Performing arts festivals in Lagos

Overview

Lagos is scheduled to host several major performing arts and cultural festivals in late 2026. These events aim to strengthen Nigeria’s creative economy and foster international cultural exchange.

In October, the National Theatre will host the inaugural Lagos Contemporary Circus Festival, ‘Circus in Motion.’ This event focuses on story-driven acrobatics and human athleticism, blending West African folklore and live drumming with modern circus techniques. The festival includes a training residency for young Nigerian performers involving practitioners from several African and European nations.

In November, the Lagos International Theatre Festival will take place at the MUSON Centre under the theme ‘The Masks We Wear.’ The festival will feature productions from Nigeria, Kenya, Canada, and Brazil. Related activities include masterclasses and cultural exchange initiatives such as ‘Embassy Nights.’

Additionally, the NECLive 2026 conference is planned for November to explore how Nigeria can leverage domestic demand to drive investment in its music, film, and fashion industries.

Entities

Lagos International Theatre Festival · MUSON Centre · National Theatre · Tola Akerele · MUSON Centre

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Lagos to host major circus and international theatre festivals in 2026

    Lagos will host two major arts festivals in late 2026: a contemporary circus festival at the National Theatre in October and the Lagos International Theatre Festival at the MUSON Centre in November.

  2. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Lagos to host major creative and performing arts festivals in 2026

    Lagos will host several major 2026 cultural events, including NECLive, the Lagos International Theatre Festival, and the inaugural Lagos Contemporary Circus Festival to boost the creative economy.

Sources

businessamlive.com · punchng.com · realnewsmagazine.net · thisdaylive.com · trekafrica.net · von.gov.ng