Federal Capital Territory

FESTMINT Abuja 2026: Dates, Venue & Made-in-Nigeria Textiles Guide

FESTMINT 2026 runs 2–6 November at the FCT Exhibition Pavilion in Abuja, bringing Nigerian textiles, fashion, crafts, exhibitors, cultural showcases and the Miss MiNT Nigeria pageant together for five days.

Start here

Plan your visit to FESTMINT 2026

Begin with 2–6 November 2026, FCT Exhibition Pavilion, Nigerian textiles and crafts. 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
Fashion, Textiles, Made in Nigeria
Information reviewed
2026-10-06

FESTMINT 2026 — the Made in Nigeria Textiles Festival — is scheduled for 2 to 6 November at the FCT Exhibition Pavilion in Abuja. The programme is focused on locally made textiles, fashion and crafts, with exhibition stands, cultural showcases and a pageant component.

More context

Visit Abuja notes that daily opening hours and visitor-entry details have not yet been published. Treat the dates and venue as confirmed planning anchors, but re-check the organiser before travelling or paying for any access.

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

Fashion
Textiles
Made in Nigeria
November events
Highlights

What to see in FESTMINT 2026

Highlight2–6 November 2026The published event window covers five days in Abuja.
HighlightFCT Exhibition PavilionThe listed venue is on Herbert Macaulay Way in Central Area, beside the International Conference Centre.
HighlightNigerian textiles and craftsThe event combines exhibition stands with locally made fabrics, fashion, craft and cultural showcases.
HighlightEntry details still developingDaily opening hours and visitor-entry arrangements were not published when this guide was reviewed.
Address, maps & cost

Venues and nearby planning stops for FESTMINT 2026

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

LandmarkChecked 2026-10-06

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.

StayChecked 2026-10-06

Transcorp Hilton Abuja

Central Abuja accommodation option near the event district for visitors travelling to the one-day food fair; it is not the fair venue.

Area
Maitama
Address
1 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja 900001, Nigeria
Cost
Live nightly rate — check Hilton for the exact date and room
Hours & contact details

Hours: Hotel operates daily; check-in and services follow the hotel's current policy.

Phone: +234 803 901 3000

LandmarkChecked 2026-10-06

FCT Exhibition Pavilion

Venue for the 8th African Traditional Food Fair on 17 October 2026.

Area
Central Area
Address
Herbert Macaulay Way, Central Area, beside the International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria
Cost
Confirm current event access with the organiser
Hours & contact details

Hours: 17 October 2026, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Common trip questions

Planning FESTMINT 2026

What should I see in FESTMINT 2026?

Begin with 2–6 November 2026, FCT Exhibition Pavilion, Nigerian textiles and crafts. See the guide for details on each stop.

What should I check before visiting FESTMINT 2026?

Check the organiser or current Visit Abuja listing before choosing which day and time to attend.

Before you go

Before you visit FESTMINT 2026

Confirm opening hours

Check the organiser or current Visit Abuja listing before choosing which day and time to attend.

Use the listed Central Area venue

Navigate to the FCT Exhibition Pavilion and allow extra time for Central Area event traffic.

Verify payment requests

Use organiser-linked channels for exhibitor or visitor payments and do not rely on forwarded payment details.

Plan purchases practically

If you intend to buy textiles or crafts, confirm each seller's payment and delivery arrangements directly.

Source & verification

Sources and live checks for FESTMINT 2026

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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