Art X Lagos Art Fair Runs 5 to 8 November 2026
Art X Lagos, a contemporary art fair founded in 2016, returns from 5 to 8 November 2026. What US visitors need to know on entry, safety and tickets. The post Art X Lagos Art Fair Runs 5 to 8 November 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
The Art X Lagos art fair, an international contemporary art festival set in Nigeria's largest city, is scheduled to take place from November 5th to 8th, 2026. The fair, founded in 2016 by Tokini Peterside-Schwebig, is the premier international art fair in West Africa, showcasing artists and galleries from over 70 countries and nations.
It features curated galleries across four spaces at the Federal Palace hotel, including two marquee tents and a waterfront garden. The fair's program includes Art X Talks, Art X Live!, the Art X Prize, Art X Cinema, the Art X Icon tribute honoring Ladi Kwali, and a Resonance residency strand. Visitors should expect to use hotel cars, pre-booked drivers, or ride-hailing apps for transportation, as driving to the fair can take over an hour during peak times.
US citizens must obtain a Nigerian visa before traveling and show yellow fever and polio vaccination certificates at arrival. Nigeria is currently at Level 3, "Reconsider travel," in the US Department of State's advisory, but Lagos State is not on the Level 4 "Do not travel" list. The fair's dates, venue, ticket prices, and participating galleries are yet to be confirmed, so visitors are advised to book flexibly, monitor the official website for updates, and follow the organiser's newsletter for announcements.
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