The 7th edition of the Lagos Fringe Festival has been announced. It will take place at Freedom Park Lagos and run from November 19–24, 2024.
In an official statement, the festival’s organizers said that the next iteration will have pop-up markets for artists, workshops, and much more.
“With #LF2024 drawing near, we are excited to provide to you yet another incredible festival experience! There’s something for everyone, including interactive classes that will hone your creative skills, mind-blowing performances, and a pop-up market with the best local and international talent! The excitement is real, whether you enjoy dancing, music, theater, or film, or you want to improve your abilities in one of our fun workshops! Prepare to be engrossed in the colorful world of the Lagos Fringe Festival, where art is realized!” stated in the message.
They also claimed that the event is accessible to the members of the public to present their art.
The post also stated, “Lagos Fringe Festival is an open-access, multidisciplinary art festival that provides a platform for producers, culture advocates, exhibitors, and performers to showcase their new or current work to a diverse audience, including attendees from local and international venues, curators, and art buyers.”
Lagos Fringe, which debuted in 2018, has expanded both domestically and globally, with an increase in performers, attendees, and audience interaction, earning it the title of “one of the largest outdoor festivals in West Africa.” “Over the last seven years, Lagos Fringe has impacted over 5,000 young creatives, produced over 500 projects and events, entertained over 21,000 people, hosted over 50 international guests, and employed over 70 personnel annually,” reads a statement on their official website.
