The National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST)

The National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) is returning to Enugu from November 21–28, bringing together cultural delegations from Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory for eight days of performances, competitions, exhibitions, training and entertainment.

The 2026 edition, themed “Connected Culture,” will spotlight Nigeria’s diverse cultural expressions, from music, dance and fashion to arts, crafts, cuisine and indigenous games.

The festival will feature refreshed competitions including Dance Off Naija, Sing Off Naija, Swag Show, Naija Home Makeover and Jollof Wars, alongside major concerts and creative-industry training and masterclasses in areas including film, music, fashion, performing arts and the creative economy.

After nearly two decades, NAFEST is returning to the Coal City, with Enugu last hosting the festival in 2007.

NAFEST 2026 runs from November 21–28 in Enugu.

[#NAFEST2026](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/nafest2026/) [#NAFEST](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/nafest/) [#Enugu](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/enugu/) [#NCACNigeria](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ncacnigeria/) [#ConnectedCulture](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/connectedculture/) NigerianCulture