Ebonyi State Carnival 2026

A celebration of Ebonyi

The Ebonyi State Carnival 2026 is being developed as a major cultural and entertainment platform.

It brings together music, dance, fashion, traditional performances, cultural displays, food, tourism, businesses, young creatives, entertainers, community organizations and corporate partners, all in one place, on one day.

Date: 26 December 2026
Venue: Abakaliki Stadium
Organizer: DESHUGAGOLD

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The carnival experience

Eight ways to take part, whether you're on stage, in the crowd or behind a brand.

Music

Live performances and entertainment.

Dance

Traditional and contemporary dance.

Culture

Traditional displays and cultural heritage.

Fashion

Fashion, modelling and creative expression.

Food

Nigerian food and culinary experiences.

Tourism

Promoting Ebonyi State's tourism potential.

Business

Business visibility and networking.

Youth & Creatives

Opportunities for young people and emerging creatives.

Partner with the carnival

DESHUGAGOLD is seeking meaningful sponsorships, partnerships, media collaborations and corporate support for the successful development of the Ebonyi State Carnival 2026.

Packages are tailored to each partner. Tell us your goals and the organizing team will send a proposal.

Title Partner

The headline partnership. Your brand is named with the carnival across the event, media and promotion.

ENQUIRE ABOUT TITLE PARTNERSHIP

Gold Sponsor

Prominent brand presence across the venue, stage and campaign.

ENQUIRE

Silver Sponsor

Strong visibility at the event and across promotional channels.

ENQUIRE

Media Partner

Coverage, broadcast and content partnership for the carnival story.

ENQUIRE

Brand Partner

Activations, sampling and experiences that put your brand in front of the crowd.

ENQUIRE

Community Partner

For organizations supporting youth, culture and local participation.

ENQUIRE

Hospitality Partner

Accommodation, catering and guest experience for performers and visitors.

ENQUIRE

Strategic Partner

Institutional and long-term collaboration on planning and delivery.

ENQUIRE

Something else in mind?

Vendors, exhibitors, performers and supporters: we'll shape a package around you.

TELL US

Talk to the organizing team

Sponsorship, media, hospitality, vendor or performance enquiries. Send the details and we'll respond with next steps.

Beyond the carnival

DESHUGAGOLD plans and manages events of every scale, from cultural celebrations and fashion shows to brand launches and public entertainment.

SEE OUR EVENT SERVICES