Lagos Book and Art Festival

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Arts & CultureLagos
DatesDates TBA · Usually NovemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsLABAF is Nigeria's longest-running annual
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: NGN
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Lagos Book and Art Festival in Lagos

The Lagos Book and Art Festival, known as LABAF, is an annual arts festival founded in 1999 by the Committee for Relevant Art, combining book treks, readings, film screenings, panel discussions, and cultural exhibitions across Lagos venues to promote reading culture and creative expression each year.

Since 1999, the Lagos Book and Art Festival, universally known by its acronym LABAF, has served as one of Nigeria's most consistent platforms for literature and visual art, organized annually by the Committee for Relevant Art, or CORA, a Nigeria-based cultural organization dedicated to promoting the arts.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

LABAF is Nigeria's longest-running annual book and art festival, organized by the Committee for Relevant Art, known as CORA, a Nigeria-based cultural organization with a long track record of arts advocacy

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival distinguishes itself by selecting different 'Books of the Festival' each year to anchor that edition's discourse, and by deliberately building in youth participation through competitions and mentoring opportunities for students at the primary, secondary, and university levels, positioning LABAF as much as an educational and literacy initiative as a cultural showcase

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

LABAF's structure centers each year's program around a rotating selection of 'Books of the Festival'

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a format that has remained consistent since the festival's founding in 1999 and gives each edition a distinct literary focus

The sacred route

Living ritual

Its emphasis on youth competitions and mentoring reflects CORA's broader mission of building reading culture and creative participation among younger Nigerians

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually November

Getting around

For Lagos Book and Art Festival, plan transport around the exact Lagos venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suited to Lagos's warm, humid climate for a mix of indoor panel sessions and outdoor exhibition or market-style components.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Lagos Book and Art Festival, stay near the part of Lagos you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

NGN

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map6.45 N, 3.39 EOpen in Google Maps

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Nearest airportLOS — Murtala Muhammed
TransportFor Lagos Book and Art Festival, plan transport around the exact Lagos venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Lagos Book and Art Festival, stay near the part of Lagos you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Lagos Book and Art Festival?

Lagos Book and Art Festival is listed for November. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Lagos Book and Art Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Lagos, Nigeria. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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