Federal Capital Territory
NIFAFEST Abuja 2026: Dates, Venues & Fashion Festival Guide
Nigeria International Fashion Festival (NIFAFEST) runs 15–17 October 2026 in Abuja with fashion and craft exhibitions, empowerment sessions and a finale across Garki and Maitama venues.
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Plan your visit to NIFAFEST 2026
Begin with 15 October — opening & exhibition, 16 October — empowerment seminar, 17 October — grand finale. See the guide for details on each stop.
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- Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
- Guide type
- Event guide
- Best for
- Fashion, Creative industry, Culture
- Information reviewed
- 2026-10-06
NIFAFEST 2026 is scheduled for 15 to 17 October in Abuja. The organiser positions the three-day festival around Nigerian fashion, textiles, craft, youth and women empowerment, sustainable design and the creative economy.
More context
The programme uses two main venues: Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts and Culture in Area 10, Garki, for the opening and empowerment sessions, and the National Universities Commission Event Auditorium in Maitama for the grand finale.
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 NIFAFEST 2026
Address, maps & cost
Venues and nearby planning stops for NIFAFEST 2026
Prices are marked as current estimates or variable instead of being presented as permanent facts.
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NIFAFEST Project Secretariat
The organiser's published NIFAFEST project office and enquiry address. Use it for organiser contact or verification, not as a substitute for the scheduled Garki and Maitama programme venues.
- Area
- Wuse Zone 7
- Address
- 84 Lome Crescent, Wuse Zone 7, Abuja, Nigeria
- Cost
- No visitor fee stated; contact the organiser before visiting the office
Hours & contact details
Hours: Office/enquiry access is not published as an event session — contact NIFAFEST first.
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Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts and Culture
NIFAFEST's listed venue for the 15 October opening exhibition and 16 October empowerment seminar.
- Area
- Area 10, Garki
- Address
- Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts and Culture, Area 10, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria
- Cost
- Registration/access varies by programme — confirm with NIFAFEST
Hours & contact details
Hours: 15 October from 12:00 PM; 16 October from 12:00 PM.
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National Universities Commission Event Auditorium
NIFAFEST's listed venue for the 17 October 2026 grand finale and award recognition ceremony.
- Area
- Maitama
- Address
- National Universities Commission, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria
- Cost
- Registration/access varies by programme — confirm with NIFAFEST
Hours & contact details
Hours: 17 October 2026 from 3:00 PM.
Common trip questions
Planning NIFAFEST 2026
What should I see in NIFAFEST 2026?
Begin with 15 October — opening & exhibition, 16 October — empowerment seminar, 17 October — grand finale. See the guide for details on each stop.
What should I check before visiting NIFAFEST 2026?
The festival changes venue for the finale, so confirm the programme day before travelling.
Before you go
Before you visit NIFAFEST 2026
Check which venue applies
The festival changes venue for the finale, so confirm the programme day before travelling.
Register through the organiser
Use NIFAFEST's official registration and contact routes rather than copied social-media payment instructions.
Allow cross-city travel time
Garki and Maitama are separate Abuja districts; do not assume the full festival happens in one building.
Verify the live programme
Check the official site shortly before attendance for timing, accreditation and access changes.
Source & verification
Sources and live checks for NIFAFEST 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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