1. Stay out for comedy and nightlife

Laffmatta with Gbenga Adeyinka and Friends
Gbenga Adeyinka brings The Next Chapter to Victoria Island. The booking page lists Omobaba, Okey Bakassi, ATM and Chigurl among the comedians joining him.

Balmoral Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Sunday, 15 November, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Koliko on Duty

Koliko brings his comedy show to Terra Kulture for a Friday outing. Check the booking page for the latest arrival information before setting out.

Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos. Friday, 20 November. Confirm the start time with the organiser; booking platforms list different times.

The Night Wayve Experience

DJs, hypemen and drummers share the bill at this Victoria Island party. It begins on Friday evening and runs into Saturday morning.

Trib3 Lagos, 288B Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. Friday, 20 November, 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. on Saturday, 21 November.

Funnybone live in Port Harcourt
Funnybone takes his comedy special, Half Man, Half Amazing, to Port Harcourt. The Sunday show takes place at Aztech Arcum on Stadium Road.

Aztech Arcum, Stadium Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Sunday, 22 November, 6 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.

TOLK N Do Tour: Oworo Rave
The tour stops in Oworonshoki for a Saturday street rave. This is a late-night option, with the published listing placing the start at 10 p.m.

Pixel Lounge, 3 Ogo-Oluwa Close, Oworonshoki, Lagos. Saturday, 28 November, 10 p.m.

2. Make a night of live music
Afrobeat meets Hip-hop with EmmyX OgagaEmmyX Ogaga, Nasser G and the Endless Maroon community bring the two sounds together for an evening of performances in Oniru.

Blue Moon Hotel, Oniru, Lekki, Lagos. Sunday, 15 November, 5 p.m. to 11.59 p.m.

Trace in the City: Ibadan
Shoday and Friends take the campus concert series to Ibadan. The published line-up includes Falz, Danny S, Priesst and DJ Neptune, with games also on the programme.

SUB Sports Field, Ibadan, Oyo State. Tuesday, 17 November, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Trace in the City: Calabar
The tour reaches Calabar with Shoday and Friends. Reekado Banks and DJ Neptune are among the acts named on the event listing.

Abraham Ordia Stadium, Calabar, Cross River State. Friday, 20 November, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Anendlessocean: LIAM Tour, Abuja
Anendlessocean brings the Love Is A Machinery tour to Abuja before its Lagos stop later in the month. Follow the Abuja booking link on his official website for venue and arrival details.

Abuja. Venue details through the artist’s booking page. Saturday, 21 November.

Euphoria: John Cohen live in concert

John Cohen performs at Solution Arena, with guest Afro-gospel artistes also billed. The afternoon start makes this an option for listeners who prefer an earlier concert.

Solution Arena, 156 Ikorodu Road, by Onipanu Bus Stop, Somolu, Lagos. Sunday, 22 November, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Trace in the City: Uyo
Uyo gets its turn on the tour with Shoday and Friends. The published line-up names Reekado Banks, DJ Neptune, DJ A4 and DJ Stormy.

Main Campus Mini Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as listed by the event page. Confirm campus access through registration. Tuesday, 24 November, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Anendlessocean: LIAM Tour, Lagos
The Lagos stop of Anendlessocean’s Love Is A Machinery tour takes place at The Dome. Set aside Sunday evening for the performance.

The Dome, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. Sunday, 29 November, 5 p.m.

Johnny’s Room Live 8
Johnny Drille returns to Muri Okunola Park for the eighth edition of Johnny’s Room Live. His official booking page confirms Lagos as the first city stop before December shows in Abuja, Benin and Asaba.

Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos. Sunday, 29 November, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

3. Do something different with your day

The Creators Hangout
Trade your usual indoor meet-up for a day at LUFASI Nature Park. Gardenea Prime Consult’s programme includes nature walks, paint-and-sip activities and conversations with other creatives.

LUFASI Nature Park, Sangotedo, Lekki, Lagos. Saturday, 21 November, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

H&S Tennis Championship
Watch competitive tennis at Lagos Lawn Tennis Club during the championship’s Lagos debut. The organisers have announced two days of matches, with hospitality and entertainment alongside the sport.

Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Lagos Island. 21 and 22 November. Check the organisers’ channels for match times.

Beauty West Africa
Browse skincare, haircare, cosmetics and fragrance exhibitors at this beauty trade exhibition. The programme also includes industry conversations for beauty professionals, retailers and distributors.

Landmark Centre, Lagos. 24 to 26 November. Registration and programme: beautywestafrica.com.

Made in Nigeria Shoe Expo
Browse Nigerian footwear and leather products at the eighth Made in Nigeria Shoe Expo. The gathering brings makers, suppliers and fashion schools together at Abuja’s Exhibition Pavilion.

Exhibition Pavilion, opposite Radio House, Garki, Abuja. 27 and 28 November, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wellness Expo Abuja
Explore health, fitness, nutrition, beauty and lifestyle exhibitors at this two-day expo. Talks and activities also feature in the announced programme.

A Class Event Centre, Kashim Ibrahim Way, Maitama, Abuja. 27 and 28 November, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

4. Meet people and share ideas

Entertainment Week Africa
Choose sessions across music, film, fashion, technology and the business of creative work. The six-day programme combines industry discussions with markets, showcases and evening events under the theme “Closing The Gap”.

Lagos, across multiple venues. Use the official schedule to check the location of each session. 17 to 22 November.

Africa Future Leadership Conference and Awards

Government, business and emerging leaders gather for discussions about Africa’s future. An awards programme also forms part of the event.

Lagos Oriental Hotel, 3 Lekki-Epe Expressway, Victoria Island, Lagos. Friday, 20 November, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Moms Conference and Exhibition

Mammy Nest’s conference covers parenting, health and financial freedom for mothers. The programme also includes entertainment and an exhibition, allowing visitors to fit conversations and browsing into the same day.

NECA Event Centre, Hakeem Balogun Street, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. Saturday, 21 November, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Nigeria Leadership Business Summit
Nigeria 2.0: Unlocking Capital, Talent and Technology is the theme of this business gathering. The programme is aimed at company leaders, founders and policymakers.

Eko Hotel & Suites, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. Monday, 23 November, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Build A Vault Global Summit
Personal finance and the running of small businesses are on the agenda at this two-day summit. Rockbanq hosts the gathering with Capstone Microfinance Bank.

Sparklyn Hotels & Suites, 1 to 3 Emeyal Street, GRA Phase 1, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. 27 and 28 November, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Faith and Tech Conference
Technology professionals, creators and founders can join keynote talks and breakout sessions at this Ikeja gathering. The programme also lists networking, a founders’ table and a hackathon.

The Covenant Nation, 32 Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos. Saturday, 28 November, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

5. Make a date with art and stories

Art Fest Ogun 2026

Abeokuta’s June 12 Cultural Centre hosts an evening of exhibitions, cultural performances and fashion. The programme also lists a market, fireworks and a bonfire, giving visitors several reasons to stay through the evening.

June 12 Cultural Centre Helipad, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Sunday, 15 November, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival
ENIFF returns to Enugu for its seventh edition, bringing African cinema and filmmakers together. Check the festival programme for screening titles and session times.

Nile Cinema, Enugu. 18 to 21 November.

Aké Arts and Book Festival
Book chats, panel discussions, poetry and music fill the programme at the festival’s 14th edition. This year’s theme, Native Intelligence, explores ancestral knowledge and emerging technologies.

Silkwood Hotel Ikeja, 261 Sobo Arobiodu Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. 19 to 21 November.

National Festival of Arts and Culture
Head to Enugu for NAFEST, which brings Nigerian cultural performances, craft and indigenous games into one festival. The announced programme includes dance and singing competitions, alongside food and fashion activities.

Enugu. Check the festival’s channels for individual venues and the final running order. 21 to 28 November.

ImoIFF Creatives and Film Festival
Owerri hosts three days devoted to film and creative careers. The festival supports independent filmmakers through screenings and film education. Check the organisers’ programme for individual films and session times.

Owerri, Imo State. The festival profile lists several venues, including Imo State University; confirm the venue for each session. 26 to 28 November.