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African SDGs Film Festival Abuja 2026: Dates, Venue & Visitor Guide

The African SDGs Film Festival is scheduled for 4–5 November 2026 at Silverbird Cinemas Abuja, using film and storytelling to focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Plan your visit to African SDGs Film Festival

Begin with 4–5 November 2026, Silverbird Cinemas Abuja, SDG-focused storytelling. See the guide for details on each stop.

Check current opening hours, access and travel conditions before leaving.
Applies to
Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Guide type
Event guide
Best for
Film, Sustainability, Creative industry
Information reviewed
2026-10-06

The African SDGs Film Festival returns to Abuja on 4 and 5 November 2026 at Silverbird Cinemas in the Central Business District. The festival is built around films and conversations connected to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

More context

The published event listing gives a 10:00 AM start and 6:00 PM finish on both festival days. Programme and ticket details can still change, so confirm the live organiser-linked listing before travelling.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Confirm live opening hours, ticketing, road access, weather, security conditions and event schedules directly before travelling.

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Highlights

What to see in African SDGs Film Festival

Highlight4–5 November 2026The festival runs over two days, with published hours of 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
HighlightSilverbird Cinemas AbujaThe listed venue is 1161 Memorial Drive, by Musa Yar'Adua Center, Central Business District.
HighlightSDG-focused storytellingThe programme uses film as a platform for public education, advocacy and discussion around sustainable development.
HighlightSecond editionThe listing describes the 2026 programme as following an inaugural 2025 edition that attracted submissions from multiple countries.
Address, maps & cost

Venues and nearby planning stops for African SDGs Film Festival

Prices are marked as current estimates or variable instead of being presented as permanent facts.

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Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre

The conference centre beside the FCT Exhibition Pavilion is a useful navigation reference for the food fair venue; the fair itself is at the Exhibition Pavilion.

Area
Central Area / Garki
Address
Abuja International Conference Centre, Garki, Abuja 900103, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Cost
Not part of the food-fair admission; access depends on the conference centre's own programme
Hours & contact details

Hours: Event-dependent.

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Transcorp Hilton Abuja

One of the venues listed for the 23rd Abuja International Film Festival. Check the festival programme for which sessions are assigned here.

Area
Maitama
Address
1 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja 900001, Nigeria
Cost
Festival-session access varies; hotel room rates are separate
Hours & contact details

Hours: Festival dates: 20–24 October 2026; session times vary.

Phone: +234 803 901 3000

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Silverbird Cinemas Abuja

A primary listed venue for the 23rd Abuja International Film Festival, alongside other festival venues around Abuja.

Area
Central Business District
Address
1161 Memorial Drive, by Musa Yar'Adua Center, Central Business District, Abuja 904101, FCT, Nigeria
Cost
Festival access varies by screening or session — check the current programme
Hours & contact details

Hours: Festival dates: 20–24 October 2026; individual screening and session times vary.

Common trip questions

Planning African SDGs Film Festival

What should I see in African SDGs Film Festival?

Begin with 4–5 November 2026, Silverbird Cinemas Abuja, SDG-focused storytelling. See the guide for details on each stop.

What should I check before visiting African SDGs Film Festival?

Confirm screening and session times before leaving; a festival-day window does not guarantee every film runs continuously.

Before you go

Before you visit African SDGs Film Festival

Check the current programme

Confirm screening and session times before leaving; a festival-day window does not guarantee every film runs continuously.

Confirm access

Use the organiser-linked ticket or registration route and verify any session-specific access requirements.

Plan CBD transport

Allow time for Central Business District traffic, parking or ride-hailing pickup around Memorial Drive.

Pair nearby stops carefully

If adding another Central Area activity, leave enough buffer so a delayed screening does not disrupt the rest of your day.

Source & verification

Sources and live checks for African SDGs Film Festival

This event guide was reviewed on 2026-10-06. MyNigeriaGuide does not treat old prices, social posts or copied travel lists as permanent facts; confirm dynamic details close to your travel date.

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