The Lagos Street Art Festival (LSAF) has announced that its second edition will take place on November 7, 2026, at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos. The festival, organised by Inscribe Art and LASPARK, aims to strengthen public art and creative expression in Nigeria. Building on the success of its debut, LSAF will transform Lagos into a living canvas for creative expression, turning the city into a vibrant showcase of art, music, and culture.
The festival's founding council member, Osa Okunkpolor, widely known as Osa Seven, expressed his excitement about the upcoming event, highlighting the importance of making art more accessible to the public. He also acknowledged the support of partners such as Adidas, who share the same vision of bringing art out of traditional galleries and into the heart of public life. The festival's programme will include mural painting, workshops, and talks, as well as a digital archive of artworks created.
LSAF is not just a one-time event, but a growing public art movement in Africa. With a focus on visibility, opportunity, and education, it supports emerging artists through opportunities to showcase their work, collaborate, and learn. The festival's goal is to make art more accessible, visible, and connected to everyday life. Through large-scale murals, live art, workshops, and community experiences, LSAF gives artists a platform to tell urban stories and transform public spaces into landmarks of creativity.
The festival has secured the support of several sponsors and partners, including Inscribe, LASPARK, adidas, Hennessy, Berger Paints, Crea8torium, British Council, Q21 Solutions, Rora, Mirus Events, WhyFinite, and Osengwa. Their support is crucial in making Nigeria's first open-air gallery possible and creating opportunities for artists to showcase their work. The festival's second edition promises to be an exciting event, featuring some of Nigeria's finest hip hop music stars, live art battles, DJs, food and drinks, games, giveaways, and other creative experiences.
This year's edition will feature performances by Vector, Eva Alordiah, and Illbliss, adding to the festival's vibrant atmosphere. The event brings visual art and street culture together, offering audiences an opportunity to experience creativity beyond the conventional. The festival's focus on community engagement and public art aims to strengthen Lagos's position as a hub for contemporary African creativity.
The second edition of LSAF takes the vision of its inaugural edition further, reinforcing the importance of partnerships in sustaining a growing public art movement. The festival's impact extends beyond the event itself, contributing to the evolving cultural identity of Lagos and preserving the stories behind the art. By engaging with the public and providing a platform for emerging artists, LSAF is making a significant contribution to Nigeria's art scene.
The Lagos Street Art Festival invites art lovers, creatives, and the wider public to experience Nigeria's first open-air gallery and be part of a movement making art more accessible and connected to everyday life. With its focus on community engagement, public art, and creative expression, LSAF is set to make a lasting impact on Lagos's cultural landscape.
Key points
- The Lagos Street Art Festival's second edition will take place on November 7, 2026, at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos.
- The festival features performances by Vector, Eva Alordiah, and Illbliss, alongside live art battles, DJs, food and drinks, games, giveaways, and other creative experiences.
- LSAF aims to make art more accessible, visible, and connected to everyday life, contributing to the evolving cultural identity of Lagos.
