Celebrate Lagos: Festivals That Bring the City to Life
Lagos’s festivals celebrate culture, history, and community, offering vibrant traditions and modern celebrations that capture the city’s spirit.
Featured Festivals
- Ikorodu
- Badagry
- Ikeja
- Lagos Island
- Epe
Boat Regatta
The Lagos Boat Regatta celebrates the city’s maritime heritage with a dazzling display of ornately decorated boats. Communities compete in this aquatic parade, blending tradition and creativity in a festival that highlights Lagos’s connection to its waterways and seafaring history.
Boat Regatta
The Lagos Boat Regatta celebrates the city’s maritime heritage with a dazzling display of ornately decorated boats. Communities compete in this aquatic parade, blending tradition and creativity in a festival that highlights Lagos’s connection to its waterways and seafaring history.
Lagos Carnival
Bursting with color and energy, the Lagos Carnival is a thrilling showcase of music, dance, and cultural pride. Held annually, this event brings together thousands of performers in elaborate costumes, creating a spectacle that reflects the city’s diverse cultural tapestry and modern vibrancy.
Eyo Festival
The Eyo Festival is a grand cultural celebration unique to Lagos, showcasing the traditional masquerades known as Eyo. This centuries-old event honors the city’s history and its connection to the Yoruba people. Witness the vibrant procession of white-clad masqueraders parading through the streets, celebrating Lagos’s rich heritage.
Eyo Festival
The Eyo Festival is a grand cultural celebration unique to Lagos, showcasing the traditional masquerades known as Eyo. This centuries-old event honors the city’s history and its connection to the Yoruba people. Witness the vibrant procession of white-clad masqueraders parading through the streets, celebrating Lagos’s rich heritage.
Felabration
An annual music festival celebrating Fela Kuti’s legacy at the New Afrika Shrine. It features vibrant performances by global and local artists, honoring Afrobeat and Lagos’s creative spirit.
Lagos festivals are more than celebrations—they are experiences that connect you to the city’s soul.