Festivals in Nigeria, some of which dates back to the period before the arrival of the major religions in her ethnically and culturally diverse society. The christian and Islam festivals are often celebrated in ways that are unique to Nigeria or unique to the people of a locality.[1] The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation has been working with the states to bring more awareness and significance to the traditional festivals, which may become important sources of tourism revenue.[2] There are more than 365 festivals in Nigeria according to the Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed and government is working hard to harness these festivals as a way of showcasing and boosting the country's diverse cultures.[3][4]

Book festivals
1. Port Harcourt Book Festival
2. Lagos Book and Art Festival (LABAF)
3. Kaduna Book And Art Festival (KABAFEST)
4. Aké Arts and Book Festival
5. Nigeria International Book Fair (NIBF)[5]

Film festivals in Nigeria
1. Abuja International Film Festival
2. Africa International Film Festival (film)
3. Eko International Film Festival (film)
4. Kaduna International Film Festival (film)
5. African Smartphone International Film Festival (film)
6. Lights, Camera, Africa!

Music festivals in Nigeria
1. Baràà Ma Jalàm Festival
2. Calabar Carnival
3. Carniriv
4. Felabration
5. Gidi Culture Festival
6. Kamti Festival
7. Star Mega Jam
8. Nupe Day Festival
9. Rhythm Unplugged
10. Lagos International Jazz Festival (LIJF)
11. Livespot X Festival

Cultural festivals in Nigeria
1. Omabe Festival
2. Afan National Festival
3. The Afro Street Festival
4. Njuwa Fishing Festival
5. Nwonyo Fishing Festival
6. Ikeji Arondizuogu Festival
7. Agila Social and Economic Carnival
8. Akata Benue Fishing Festival
9. Annang Festival of Art and Culture
10. Argungu Fishing Festival
11. Ovia-Osese Festival
12. Ayet Atyap annual cultural festival
13. Ariginya Festival
14. Badagry Festival
15. Bala Baràà ma Jalàm cultural festival
16. Bauchi State Festival of Arts and Culture
17. Carniriv
18. Durbar festival
19. Osun-Osogbo
20. Eyo festival
21. FESTAC 77
22. Golibe Festival
23. Kaiama Gani Festival
24. Gidi Culture Festival
25. Igogo Festival
26. Igue Festival
27. Imo Carnival
28. Sharo Festival
29. Imo Awka festival
30. Ikeji Arondizuogu
31. ijakadi Festival common to the people of offa town
32. Iromo Festival in Igede Ekiti
33. Lagos Black Heritage Festival
34. Leboku
35. Nupe Day Festival
36. Kayo-Kayo Festival
37. Ofala Festival
38. Ogwashi Ukwu Carnival
39. Ojude Oba festival
40. Olojo Festival
41. Oro Festival
42. Lagos Carnival
43. Unyeada fishing festival
44. Osori Osos
45. Oronna Festival
46. Sango Festival
47. Songs of Nigeria Festival (SONIFES)
48. Yam Festival
49. New Yam Festivals in Nigeria
50. Ocho Festival
51. Ogani Festival Common to the Igala people of Kogi state specifically those from Ankpa axis
52. Ito Ogbo festival
54. Mmanwu Festival
54. Ijele Festival