Opening acts
Selected opening acts will open the room. Opening-act applications are now closed.
Orange Poetry presents
Live poetry and music, heard through wireless headphones provided at the venue.
Poetry · Music · Silent headsets
25 October 2026 · 5 PM WAT (UTC+1)Alliance Française, IkoyiEarly bird ₦7,500 · Standard ₦10,000
Get tickets ↗Date25 October 2026Sunday
Show starts5 PM WAT (UTC+1)Doors-opening time and duration to be announced
VenueAlliance Française de LagosMike Adenuga Centre · 9 Osborne Rd, IkoyiGet directions ↗
Official venue partner
Alliance Française de Lagos / Mike Adenuga Centre
Standard₦10,000
Early bird₦7,500
The experience
One room.
Listening together.
The performers are live on stage. You hear the poetry and music through your own wireless headset, alongside everyone else in the room. The illuminated earcups become part of the scene.
The voices. The faces. The evening.
Meet the lineup.
17 performing artists.
A shared stage. An unforgettable evening.
Select a portrait to explore their flyer.
Performing artists
Listed alphabetically · Not performance orderOur special honouree
Honouring
his legacy.
Join us as we celebrate Sage Hassan at Orange Poetry Live Show Lagos.
Your hosts for the evening
Be in the room
25 October 2026 · 5 PM · Alliance Française de Lagos
How the evening moves
From discovery
to production.
Curated performances
Poetry, music and other live forms move through the evening.
The poetry production
A central themed production where poetry meets music, movement and visual storytelling.
Inside Alliance Française
The room.
Reimagined.
We’re returning to the venue where we held Nezer House of Magic. This time, orange-lit headsets become part of the room, bringing every word and note closer.
Past event · Nezer House of Magic · Alliance Française
We’ve shared this room before.
Plan your evening
Before you come.
Are headphones provided?
Yes. Wireless headphones are provided at the venue for listening to the live performances.
When should I arrive?
The show starts at 5 PM WAT (UTC+1) on Sunday, 25 October 2026. The exact doors-opening time and event duration will be announced here.
How do early bird tickets work?
Early bird tickets are ₦7,500; standard tickets are ₦10,000. Book through the official Tix Africa page, where you can check current availability and any booking fees.
What about seating and accessibility?
Seating arrangements and venue accessibility details are still to be confirmed. Contact our team with any access requirements before booking.
Two opening acts
Opening-act applications are closed.
Thank you to everyone who applied. Existing applications remain with the team for review.
Opening-act applicationsOur volunteer community
The people behind the experience.
Meet the volunteer team helping bring Orange Poetry Live Show Lagos together. Volunteer applications are now closed.
Meet the teamWhat comes next
Orange Poetry Marathon.
Up to 25 poets. Three minutes each. Music and more in between. Register your interest in person at this Live Show on 25 October.
Discover the Marathon25 · 10 · 2026 — 5 PM WAT (UTC+1)
Come for the poetry.
Stay close.
Early bird ₦7,500 · Standard ₦10,000
Book securely through our official Tix Africa ticket page.