ART X Lagos
ART X Lagos takes place Early Nov 2026 (announced as Nov 5 - 8, 2026) in Lagos, Nigeria. The dress code is Bold, stylish smart casual - Lagos dresses expressively for the fair; light breathable fabrics for the heat. Typical cost ranges from 300 to 900 EUR per person.
West Africa's leading international art fair, spotlighting contemporary artists from Nigeria and across the continent alongside live music, performance and an ambitious talks programme. Founded in 2016, it has become the key November fixture of West Africa's cultural calendar. The energy is closer to a cultural festival than a trade fair.
- When
- Early Nov 2026 (announced as Nov 5 - 8, 2026)
- Where
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Dress code
- Bold, stylish smart casual - Lagos dresses expressively for the fair; light breathable fabrics for the heat.
- Cost
- Typical cost ranges from 300 to 900 EUR per person.
- Weather
- Around 30C, warm and humid as the rainy season ends
- When to book
- Arrange Nigerian visa 1 - 2 months out; tickets released on the fair site in the weeks before
- Getting there
- LOS (Lagos), 45 - 90 min to Victoria Island depending on traffic
- Where to stay
- The Wheatbaker (Ikoyi), Eko Hotel & Suites (Victoria Island), The George Lagos
- Official site
- https://www.artxlagos.com
How to attend
Buy general-admission or preview tickets online via artxlagos.com ahead of the November weekend; public day tickets are affordable and open to all, while the opening preview skews collectors and VIPs. Plan flights and a Nigerian visa well in advance, and use hotel or arranged transport around Victoria Island.
Tickets for the November 2026 edition are not on sale yet - the fair has no live ticket page and releases tickets closer to the weekend.
Insider tip
Do not skip the talks and live programme - ART X's music and performance nights are as central to the fair's identity as the gallery booths.
Get inside ART X Lagos
Booking matters here: arrange Nigerian visa 1 - 2 months out; tickets released on the fair site in the weeks before. Members track that window, what it really costs, and 573 more events across the season.
Free while in beta. One email when your invitation is ready, nothing else.