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The Illustration Bazaar 2026
Exploring the Illustration Universe

The Bazaar is an immersive gathering of art, ideas, and community-featuring exhibitions, interactive spaces, and a dedicated section for children. With something for everyone, this unique event will take place on April 4–6, 2026 (Easter Weekend) at Landmark in Lagos, Nigeria,

THE BAZAAR

Market
Talks
Exhibitions
Installations
Workshops
The Playground
Late at the Bazaar
The Illustrator Cohort

The ILLUSTRATION BAZAAR consists of MARKET TALKS EXHIBITIONS INSTALLATIONS WORKSHOPS THE PLAYGROUND LATE AT THE BAZAAR

MARKET

The Market gives an opportunity for artists to be in direct and physical contact to customers. It is an avenue for them to make their careers sustainable and build a following beyond digital arenas.

creative market
fair
fair

TALKS

National and international illustrators sharing and imparting knowledge about their practice.

talks
talks
talks

EXHIBITIONS

Audiences will experience exhibitions by selected artists showcasing a selection of curated work or collections.

INSTALLATIONS

These are grandiose fixtures coming from the imaginative minds of illustrators for people to experience the art beyond the pages of a book. It is for the audiences to be struck by wonder and awe of what is before them, transporting their minds through these designed spaces.

These are “Festival Commissioned Projects” meaning these installations would be commissioned or supported by brands, organizations or individuals.

installations
installations

WORKSHOPS

This is an opportunity for both illustrators and audiences to learn new skills from expert facilitators whether they want to engage in a new hobby or further their career.
WORKSHOP

THE PLAYGROUND

This is a space for the kids to play, bringing back and designing games from childhood such as square, police and thief, hopscotch, tinko, hide and seek, the jangelova (swing) seesaw, slide, etc.

LATE AT THE BAZAAR

L.A.T.B. is an evening event for mature Individuals featuring live music, DJ sets and much more. It is a night to move your body, connect and be free.

THE ILLUSTRATOR COHORT

The Illustrator Cohort is a strong and supportive community that champions illustration as an art form and fosters career growth for artists. We envision a dedicated hub for African illustrators and the global creative community, providing a space for learning, networking, and sustainable career advancement. We empower artists for long-term success by building a resilient, future-ready illustration community. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensure sustainable livelihoods and industry growth, with a focus on African illustrators and a global reach.