Motherland Festival 2026
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Festival 2026 Status
- Waitlist Open now
- Date 19th-20 Dec
- Venue Motherland Grounds, Victoria Island, Lagos
- Lineup TBA
- Tickets TBA
The Festival
A Cultural Homecoming for the global
African family.
Motherland Festival is the gathering point for Africans at home and across the diaspora. It brings together music, food, fashion, art, culture, conversations, nightlife, business, and community in one immersive experience.
It is more than a festival. It is a space to reconnect with heritage, discover new opportunities, meet people from across the world, and celebrate the future of Africa together.
The Motherland Festival Matters
Motherland is designed for people who want more than entertainment. It is a place to reconnect, celebrate, build relationships, and experience Africa through culture and community.
Reconnect with home
Experience Nigeria and Africa through culture, people, stories, and shared identity.
Celebrate culture in motion
Enjoy music, food, fashion, art, nightlife, and cultural experiences in one destination.
Be first to know when
access opens.
- Early ticket announcements
- Lineup and schedule updates
- Travel and location information
- Priority access to selected experiences
- Updates on diaspora programs and partner opportunities
Experience the motion
Planning to come home for Motherland?
Motherland will share helpful updates for visitors travelling to Nigeria, including location details, travel guidance, accommodation information, city experiences, and practical festival updates.
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Travel Updates
Get location, arrival, and city guidance when details are confirmed.
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Stay & Accommodation
Receive updates on recommended stay options and festival access areas.
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City Experiences
Explore cultural, social, and community experiences around the festival.
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Diaspora Support
Stay connected to programs designed for visitors reconnecting with home.
Want to be part of the festival ecosystem?
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Partner with Motherland
Connect your brand, institution, or organisation with a global African audience through sponsorships, activations, media, and cultural experiences.
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Apply as a Vendor
Showcase food, fashion, art, products, services, or cultural goods at Motherland Festival.
Apply as Vendor
Questions people asked
Motherland is a cultural and diaspora platform reconnecting Africans globally through festivals, programs, storytelling, and opportunities across culture, tourism, and commerce.
No. Motherland is a year-round platform connecting the global African community to culture, tourism, investment, identity, and shared belonging.
Motherland Festival 2026 takes place in Nigeria in December 2026. Diaspora programs and roadshows also run in cities across North America.
Join the waitlist for ticket and lineup updates. You will be among the first to hear when tickets are available.
Music, food, fashion, panels, nightlife, and cultural celebration.
Services, support, consultations, roadshows, and pathways for reconnecting with home.
Motherland University offers grants, financial relief, cultural education, mentorship programs, and comprehensive support to Nigerians who are studying or living abroad.
Motherland connects brands and institutions with a global African audience. Use the Partner menu at the top of the page and choose Partnership to get started.
Motherland is a platform for brands, creators, vendors, and African businesses. Use the Partner menu at the top of the page and choose Vendors to get started.