Africa's Premier Equestrian Festival
The Lagos Grand Horse Race is a pioneering 3-day festival that fuses the elegance of elite horse racing with the depth of African culture, the power of Nigerian music, and the spectacle of contemporary fashion.
Held at the iconic National Stadium Surulere, the pilot edition will host royalty, government, global media, A-list artists and 50,000 attendees in a single, unforgettable arena, built to position Lagos as the cultural capital of the continent.
Horse Racing
7 elite races featuring Northern & Southwestern stables.
Royal Pavilions
Ultra-luxury hospitality for Obas, Emirs & dignitaries.
Nightly Concerts
Nigeria's biggest A-list artists alongside legendary icons.
Fashion Runway
Ride In Style, 10+ Lagos & international designers.
Food & Culture
120+ vendor stalls, heritage crafts and Lagos street cuisine.
Media Coverage
Live streams, TikTok activations & influencer coverage.
Race Schedule & Programme
Day 1
Gates open 09:00 · Programme begins 10:00 · Concerts from 19:00
Register for Day 1 →- 01Grand Opening Ceremony & Royal Procession
- 023 Invitational Races
- 03Welcome Cocktail & Media Launch
- 04Cultural Dance Showcase
Entertainment Lineup
Three nights, one stage, generations of African sound, from new-wave Afrobeats heroes to legendary icons.
Spin Into The Future
Open call for Nigeria's boldest DJs. Win a headline slot on the LGHR mainstage and a ₦5M prize.
How will you join LGHR 2026?
Whether you are coming to watch, to ride, to trade, to sponsor or to report, start here.
Attend & Buy Tickets
General admission to the Royal Pavilion, pick the experience that fits your day.
See tickets →02 · BrandsSponsor The Festival
Six partnership tiers built for visibility, hospitality and measurable ROI.
View tiers →03 · Riders & StablesRace With Us
Entry requirements, race programme and rider registration for the 2026 card.
Enter the race →04 · TradersTrade & Activate
Food, fashion, craft and brand activation stalls in front of 50,000 guests.
Apply for a stall →05 · PressMedia & Press
Press releases, official statements and accreditation for accredited media.
Get accredited →06 · EveryoneAbout LGHR
The vision, the venue, the dignitaries and what makes this Africa's grandest race.
Read the story →National Stadium Surulere
A historic Lagos landmark, reimagined for three days as Africa's grandest cultural arena, purpose-built racing track, royal pavilions, fashion runway and main concert stage.
Let's Make History Together
Sponsorship, tickets, vendor stalls, jockey entries or media accreditation. Our team is ready to talk.
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