Looking for a Yoruba events calendar for the rest of 2026? This guide gathers the dated Yoruba and Lagos cultural events we have confirmed, with links to our fuller guides. Dates can change, so confirm each one with the organiser before you travel or buy tickets.
October 2026
- 12 to 18 October: Felabration, Lagos. A week of Afrobeat at the New Afrika Shrine in Ikeja. See Felabration 2026.
- 15 October: Fela Kuti’s birthday. Read Fela Kuti’s birthday in Abeokuta.
- London: see Igbadun Lo Ku 2026 for a Yoruba culture celebration in the UK.
- 24 October: Yorùbá Black History Month, London. At the Bernie Grant Arts Centre. See the event guide.
- 25 October: The Headies. Nigeria’s music awards are listed for Toronto, with a watch party in Lagos, according to the Rio Times. It is a Nigeria-wide event rather than a Yoruba one, but many Yoruba artists feature.
- 28 October to 1 November: Lagos Fashion Week. See Lagos Fashion Week 2026.
November 2026
- 7 and 8 November: GTCO Fashion Weekend, Lagos. A public-facing fashion event, listed by the Guardian Nigeria.
December 2026
- 12 and 13 December: Africa Fashion Week Nigeria. At the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Lagos, with the theme “The Future Wears Africa”. Read about the John Randle Centre.
Date to Be Announced
Think Yoruba First, a non-profit focused on Yoruba culture and heritage, has announced its fourth annual Yoruba Global Conference with the theme “Yorubaland in the Multipolar World”, but no date was listed on its events page when we checked.
Annual Festivals to Plan For
For recurring festivals such as Olojo, Osun-Osogbo, Sango, Eyo and Ojude Oba, see major Yoruba festivals, the Osun-Osogbo Festival guide and Ojude Oba. Watch our Events category for new dates.
Yoruba Events FAQs
What Yoruba events are happening in 2026?
Highlights include Felabration, Yorùbá Black History Month in London, Lagos Fashion Week and Africa Fashion Week Nigeria.
Are the dates final?
Organisers can change dates and venues, so always confirm before booking.
