A woman in a green and white gele with traditional face paint at a Nigerian celebration

Eight festivals, fourteen days.

Every competitive festival begins at council level across all 57 councils. Winners advance to the state grand finale on 19 December.

  • A player bridging a cue over the white ball on a green snooker table

    The Billiards King

    Snooker qualifiers in every council. One state champion.

  • A crowned pageant contestant in a red evening gown at an awards night

    Beauty Queen

    The winner serves twelve months as Brand Ambassador.

  • Performers on a lit stage in front of a large crowd

    RapRoar

    Open auditions statewide. Winners perform at the finale.

  • A gold star award catching the light at an evening ceremony

    Global Citizen Awards

    Honours for the people who keep Lagos together.

  • A night crowd dancing under a burst of confetti and stage light

    Mega Block Party

    Detty December in the neighbourhoods that built it.

  • Two women in modern Nigerian fashion

    Fashion and Lifestyle

    Lagos designers, with buyers and press in the room.

  • Young students learning at a laptop with a trainer beside them

    Youth Empowerment

    Funded skills placements for one thousand young people.

  • Guests in black tie at a Nigerian gala night beneath chandeliers

    Grand Gala and Awards

    Red carpet and dinner on 19 December.

Guests in black tie at a Nigerian gala night beneath chandeliers

The night Lagos shows up.

The Governor. The Council of Obas. Corporate heads, NGOs and foreign missions.

Kick off

5 December 2026

Centres across all 57 councils

Grand finale

19 December 2026

Tafawa Balewa Square and Eko Hotel and Suites

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