Nigeria’s various tribes and ethnic groups can showcase and celebrate their cultural history through cultural festivals. These tribes and ethnic groups commemorate these special days in remembrance of their gods and deities or to carry out certain rituals. These celebrations are typically quite colourful and entertaining, showcasing the people’s rich cultural heritage through masquerade performances, vibrant traditional dances, and the observance of religious rites.

Christian and Islamic holidays are frequently observed in Nigeria or by its adherents and the inhabitants of a particular area. The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation has been collaborating with the states to raise awareness of and emphasise the importance of traditional festivals, which may develop into significant sources of tourism-related income. According to the Ministry of Information and Culture, there are more than 365 festivals in Nigeria, and the government is working hard to use these festivals to promote and showcase the nation’s different traditions.

Here is the list of notable festivals you would like to experience in Nigeria.

Book Festivals

• Port Harcourt Book Festival
• Lagos Book and Art Festival (LABAF)
• Kaduna Book and Art Festival (KABAFEST)
• Aké Arts and Book Festival
• The Nigeria International Book Fair (NIBF)

Film Festivals in Nigeria

• Abuja International Film Festival
• Africa International Film Festival (film)
• Eko International Film Festival (film)
• Kaduna International Film Festival (film)
• African Smartphone International Film Festival (film)
• Lights, Camera, Africa!

Music Festivals in Nigeria

• Baràà Ma Jalàm Festival
• Calabar Carnival
• Carniriv
• Felabration
• Gidi Culture Festival
• Kamti Festival
• Star Mega Jam
• Nupe Day Festival
• Rhythm Unplugged
• Lagos International Jazz Festival (LIJF)
• Livespot X Festival

Cultural Festivals in Nigeria

• Omabe Festival
• Afan National Festival
• The Afro Street Festival
• The Njuwa Fishing Festival
• Nwonyo Fishing Festival
• Ikeji Arondizuogu Festival.
• Agila Social and Economic Carnival
• The Akata Benue Fishing Festival
• Annang Festival of Art and Culture
• Argungu Fishing Festival
• Ovia-Osese Festival
• Ayet Atyap is an annual cultural festival.
• Ariginya Festival
• Badagry Festival
• Bala Baràà ma Jalàm is a cultural festival.
• Bauchi State Festival of Arts and Culture
• Carniriv
• Durbar festival
• Osun-Osogbo
• Eyo festival
• FESTAC 77
• Golibe Festival
• Kaiama Gani Festival.
• Gidi Culture Festival
• Igogo Festival
• Igue Festival
• Imo Carnival
• Sharo Festival
• Imo-Awka festival
• Ikeji Arondizuogu
• ijakadi festival is common to the people of Offa town.
• Iromo Festival in Igede, Ekiti
• Lagos Black Heritage Festival
• Leboku
• Nupe Day Festival
• Kayo-Kayo Festival
• Ofala Festival
• Ogwashi Ukwu Carnival.
• Ojude Oba festival.
• Olojo Festival
• Oro Festival
• Lagos Carnival
• Unyeada fishing festival
• Osori Osos
• Oronna Festival
• Sango Festival
• Songs of Nigeria Festival (SONIFES)

Yam Festival

• New Yam Festivals in Nigeria
• Ocho Festival
• Ogani Festival is common to the Igala people of Kogi state, specifically those from the Ankpa axis.
• Ito Ogbo festival
• Mmanwu Festival
• Ijele Festival

Others

• Lagos Games Festival (LGF)
• The Lagos Photo Festival
• The Mr Hobby Appreciation Festival
• Potiskum Writers’ Association School Festival (POWASFEST)
• Tiger Street Food Festival.

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