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Film festivals in Nigeria
We list 15 film festivals in Nigeria. Beyond general showcases, the largest groups are student and youth film festivals (1) and women's film festivals (1). 3 have a confirmed edition in the next six months; the next to open is Africa International Film Festival on November 1, 2026. Dated editions cluster in November and October.
Coming up in Nigeria
- Africa International Film FestivalTinapa Resort, NigeriaNovember 1–7, 2026
- Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF)Lagos, NigeriaNovember 1–7, 2026
- Eastern Nigeria International Film FestivalNigeriaNovember 18–21, 2026
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By city
All 15 festivals in Nigeria
- Africa International Film FestivalTinapa Resort, NigeriaNovember 1–7, 2026
- Lights, Camera, Africa!Lagos, Nigeria
- Eko International Film FestivalNigeria
- ION International Film FestivalRivers State, Nigeria
- Nollywood Travel Film FestivalNigeria
- Eastern Nigeria International Film FestivalNigeriaNovember 18–21, 2026
- iREP Film FestivalLagos, Nigeria
- The African Student Film FestivalLagos, Nigeria
- Women’s International Film Festival NigeriaAbuja, Nigeria
- Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF)Lagos, NigeriaNovember 1–7, 2026
- Uniport Short Film FestivalNigeria
- Imo International Film FestivalNigeria
- Africa Film For Impact FestivalNigeria
- Ibadan International Film FestivalIbadan, Nigeria
- ZUMA FILM FESTIVALNigeria
Built from our directory of 15,028 festivals. Dates are listed only when we could source them (Wikidata or the festival’s own site). Spot a mistake? Tell us.