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A five-day festival built around a hand-made clay city you can walk through, from the Zaure welcome space past the Grove of Ancestors, the Durbar Court and the Court of Masks to the Impluvium. Expect talks and showcases on Nigerian history, food, spirituality, art and architecture. Created by JT Agency. The venue and ticket details […]
A two-day creative-industry festival (4-5 Dec) with film screenings, live music and performance, fashion runway shows and creative-tech exhibits. It aims to link Nigerian filmmakers, musicians, designers and artists with markets and investors. Tickets: Free.
Billed as Abuja’s biggest food festival: food and drink vendors, cooking and eating competitions, games, music, cultural displays and activities for children at Harrow Park, from 12 noon. Tickets are ₦2,000 online or ₦5,000 at the gate.
Afro-soul singer Moelogo brings his Yoruba Healer live experience to Abuja for one night, at The Uperoom by Jireh Multimedia near Apo Legislative Quarters. The show starts at 7pm. Tickets range from regular entry to premium tables, ₦15,000 to ₦65,000, on tix.africa.
An annual drama festival by TATIM Drama, this year staging the play 'Watchmen' about a generation that refuses to bow. The evening mixes drama, dance and music. Entry is free but seats are first come, first served. Tickets: Free (limited space).
A 'dirty rave' night in Utako with DJs playing house, amapiano, Afro house and EDM. The organisers promise visuals, cocktails and a high-energy dance floor. Runs late into the early hours. Tickets: ₦8,333 - ₦30,000.
A two-day festival celebrating natural African hair, styling and beauty culture. Organised by the African Hair Summit at Transcorp Hilton. Ticket details were not yet published.
DJ Tunez brings his Blackout party to Cage Club in Wuse 2 for two nights over the weekend of 12-13 December. RSVP is via djtunezblackout.com; ticket prices and times were not stated.
A two-day exhibition of Nigerian-made products — processed food, hair and beauty, raw materials and leather and fashion — aimed at connecting local brands with buyers and investors. Open 8:00 am to 6:00 pm both days. Not to be confused with the Made in Nigeria Shoe Expo, which is a separate event.
Wizkid headlines the Live Out Loud Music Festival at Eagle Square. Gates open at 4:00 pm and Wizkid is due on stage at 10:00 pm, with support acts before him. Tickets are ₦50,000 on the official ticket page (branded “Wizkid Live in Abuja”). More details are on the organiser’s site, lolmusicfest.com.