LAGOSGRAND HORSE RACE
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.
A Gathering of Greatness
- Oniru of Iruland
- Oba Elegushi
- Ooni of Ife (Representative)
- Alaafin of Oyo (Representative)
- Akarigbo of Remoland
- Awujale of Ijebuland
- Emir of Kano
- Emir of Zazzau
- Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
- Emir of Ilorin
- Shehu of Borno
- Etsu Nupe
- Governor of Lagos State
- Deputy Governor of Lagos State
- Commissioner for Tourism, Arts & Culture
- Lagos State Sports Commission Chairman
- Federal Minister of Sports Development
- Director-General, National Sports Commission
Sponsor The Future
Align your brand with the most-watched cultural moment of 2026. Six flexible tiers, each engineered for maximum visibility and ROI.
Title Sponsor
₦1BN- ◆Logo on official sponsor boards & event brochure
- ◆Event access tickets for your team
- ◆Social media sponsor appreciation post
- ◆Shared branding placement at event venue
- ◆Recognition as an official supporting sponsor
- ◆Shared exhibition / activation space with VIP invitations
- ◆VIP pavilion access (12 guests) with broadcast feature
- ◆Premier branding & dedicated race-day sponsorship slot
- ◆Royal Pavilion suite (30 guests) with co-headline branding
- ◆Event naming rights & VIP race naming rights
Diamond
₦700M- ◆Logo on official sponsor boards & event brochure
- ◆Event access tickets for your team
- ◆Social media sponsor appreciation post
- ◆Shared branding placement at event venue
- ◆Recognition as an official supporting sponsor
- ◆Shared exhibition / activation space with VIP invitations
- ◆VIP pavilion access (12 guests) with broadcast feature
- ◆Premier branding & dedicated race-day sponsorship slot
- ◆Royal Pavilion suite (30 guests) with co-headline branding
Platinum
₦400M- ◆Logo on official sponsor boards & event brochure
- ◆Event access tickets for your team
- ◆Social media sponsor appreciation post
- ◆Shared branding placement at event venue
- ◆Recognition as an official supporting sponsor
- ◆Shared exhibition / activation space with VIP invitations
- ◆VIP pavilion access (12 guests) with broadcast feature
- ◆Premier branding & dedicated race-day sponsorship slot
Gold
₦200M- ◆Logo on official sponsor boards & event brochure
- ◆Event access tickets for your team
- ◆Social media sponsor appreciation post
- ◆Shared branding placement at event venue
- ◆Recognition as an official supporting sponsor
- ◆Shared exhibition / activation space with VIP invitations
- ◆VIP pavilion access (12 guests) with broadcast feature
Silver
₦100M- ◆Logo on official sponsor boards & event brochure
- ◆Event access tickets for your team
- ◆Social media sponsor appreciation post
- ◆Shared branding placement at event venue
- ◆Recognition as an official supporting sponsor
- ◆Shared exhibition / activation space with VIP invitations
Bronze
₦50M- ◆Logo on official sponsor boards & event brochure
- ◆Event access tickets for your team
- ◆Social media sponsor appreciation post
- ◆Shared branding placement at event venue
- ◆Recognition as an official supporting sponsor
Core Sponsorship Value Proposition
Sponsors are investing into
- ◆Africa's emerging luxury horse racing destination
- ◆Sports tourism development
- ◆High-value elite networking
- ◆Massive media visibility
- ◆Youth and economic development
- ◆Prestige and international positioning
- ◆Premium customer engagement platform
- ◆Long-term brand association with a landmark African project
Be First In Line for 2026 Tickets
Register your interest now to receive priority access to single-day passes, weekend bundles, royal pavilion seats, and hospitality packages the moment they open.
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.