A one-day festival celebrating akara, the Nigerian bean fritter, with food showcases, cooking demonstrations, a marketplace, music and fashion.Organised by Urbanview Magazine, with women’s enterprise and youth programmes running alongside the food.
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s flagship business and consumer exhibition, running for twelve days under the theme “Resilience: Trade, Taxation and the Economy”. Organisers expect more than 500 exhibitors, over 10,000 products and services on display, and around 100,000 visitors. Alongside the business programme there is shopping, food and public activity, so it […]
An electronic music night at Affinity Arts Studio, part of Abuja’s small but growing alternative and electronic scene.Listing details are limited, so check the venue’s own channels for set times, line-up and tickets before travelling.
A four-day contemporary art festival built around the theme “African Art, Heritage & Legacy”, bringing together painters, sculptors, metalworkers, wood carvers and mixed-media artists from across the continent.Daily viewing runs from 10am, with a VIP preview from 6pm. Expect exhibition pavilions, artist talks and work available to buy directly from the makers.
A gathering for married and engaged couples offering practical and faith-based guidance, with interactive sessions, mentorship and networking.Organised by Bologi Stephen. The venue has not been announced and the published times are unclear — check the ticket page before attending.
A one-day celebration of indigenous African food systems, held under the banner “Reviving Indigenous Foods for Healthy People, Climate Resilience and a Food-Secure Nigeria”. Organisers expect more than 2,500 attendees.The fair brings together farmers, chefs, food producers, policymakers and food innovators, with tasting, cooking and produce stalls open to the public.
One of Abuja’s longest-running cultural events, now in its 23rd edition. The festival brings African and international filmmakers to the capital for screenings, premieres, masterclasses, industry discussions and awards.Screenings run across several venues, including Silverbird Cinemas in the Central Area, the Transcorp Hilton and the University of Abuja Mini Campus in Gwagwalada. Check the festival’s […]
A conference bringing together creators, innovators, investors and policymakers across Africa’s creative, digital, fintech and green innovation sectors. The 2025 edition drew over 3,000 attendees.Doors open at 8am; free parking on site. Organised by Branddek Limited.
A free half-day meetup for people working in or curious about artificial intelligence, covering innovation, skills and opportunity in Nigeria’s tech sector.Admission is free but registration is required through the ticket page. Aimed at developers, students and professionals rather than general visitors.
The African SDGs Film Festival aims to inspire, educate, and mobilize communities across Africa towards achieving the SDGs. Following the resounding success of our inaugural edition in 2025—which saw over 2,500 film submissions from 50 countries—the African SDGs Film Festival (ASFF) is back! Powered by Chanja Datti, ASFF is a pioneering initiative dedicated to inspiring, […]