Badagry Festival of Arts & Culture 2026 Draws Thousands
April 14, 2026 | By Rosh Beach News Desk
The historic town of Badagry came alive this past weekend as the 2026 Badagry Festival of Arts and Culture welcomed over 10,000 visitors from across Nigeria and the diaspora. The annual celebration, now in its 7th edition, continues to grow as a major cultural tourism event in Lagos State.
Festival Highlights
- Grand Cultural Parade through the streets of Badagry featuring traditional masquerades, drummers, and dancers in full regalia.
- Badagry Heritage Expo showcasing artifacts dating back to the transatlantic slave trade era at the Badagry Heritage Museum.
- Local Cuisine Village offering delicacies including fresh seafood, grilled fish, banga soup, and locally distilled gin.
- Boat Regatta on the Badagry Creek with colorful traditional canoes competing for the grand prize.
- Night Concert featuring Afrobeat and highlife artists that drew an electrified crowd.
The festival also attracted international media attention, with travel bloggers and journalists from Europe and the US covering the event. Tourism experts project that Badagry is fast becoming Nigeria’s next big cultural tourism destination.
Visitors who stayed at Rosh Beach Resort enjoyed exclusive festival packages including guided tours to key heritage sites and transportation to and from the festival grounds.
What’s Next for Badagry Tourism?
With the Deep Sea Port project nearing completion and cultural tourism on the rise, Badagry is poised for an unprecedented transformation. The local tourism board has announced plans for a monthly “Badagry Heritage Saturday” to keep the momentum going between annual festivals.
Make sure to book your stay early for next year’s edition — rooms at Rosh Beach Resort sell out fast during festival season!
📌 Planning to visit Badagry? Contact Rosh Beach Resort for the best accommodation and tour packages.