Lagos is the home of Nollywood, one of the world’s largest film industries, and of a lively theatre scene. Both are easy to find.
Cinema
Multiplex cinemas in the malls on the mainland and the Island show Hollywood and Nollywood releases side by side. Nigerian films often outsell foreign ones, especially at Christmas and Easter, when the big Nollywood releases open.
- Book online for new releases and weekends.
- Power and comfort: the big chains run their own power, so the film does not stop with the grid.
Nollywood
Most Nollywood films are made in and around Lagos. Many go straight to streaming platforms; the bigger ones open in cinemas first, often with a premiere.
Theatre
Lagos theatre ranges from big musicals and stage adaptations to drama and comedy. Productions run at the performing-arts and cultural centres on the Island, especially around holidays.
- Stand-up comedy is huge, with big shows at Easter and Christmas.
- Spoken word and poetry nights run at cultural spaces and bars.
Tickets
Buy from the venue or its named ticket partner. Tickets resold on social media are often fake.