Dates to be confirmed
Ofada Rice Day Festival
₦10,000–20,000Estimated total spend
Free and early in the month, before the traffic really kicks in.
Dates & prices need checking
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Festivals & fairs
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State government's yearly New Year's Eve event. Last year you had to register on Tix and pick a venue.
Several venues (Bar Beach, Ikorodu, Epe and others), Across Lagos, Lagos
Free and early in the month, before the traffic really kicks in.
13-day Yorùbá culture festival for kids and adults: live music, drumming, dance, retro films, games, food and installations. Tickets sold out online last year but you could still pay at the gate. No 2026 dates announced yet (checked 30 Sept). The centre calls it its big Detty December event, so it's likely back.
Long-running Christmas funfair. Keep crowd safety in mind with big free kids' events.