Everything you need for Carnival week in Plateau State: travel, stay, the places worth seeing, and answers to the questions everyone asks.
The 2026 Carnival unfolds across Plateau State, including the open field by Chrisban for the Outdoor Cultural Day and Concert, and Suji Event Centre for the Beauty Pageant and Closing Ceremony. Full addresses and maps will be published with the final programme.
December on the Jos Plateau is dry-season harmattan: warm days, chilly mornings and evenings (sometimes below 15°C). Bring a jacket for the outdoor concert and evening events.
The Carnival is for everyone. Contact the team ahead of your visit about accessible viewing and parking, and volunteers will be on hand throughout the week.
Street and open-air events have historically been free and open to all. Free versus ticketed details for each 2026 programme item will be confirmed and published with the final programme.
Registering keeps you informed and will be required for some events. Register on the Participate page and you'll receive the full programme, access details and your digital pass information as soon as they're released.
Across Plateau State, 10–13 December 2026, including the Cultural Conference (venue to be announced), the open field by Chrisban for the Outdoor Cultural Day and Concert, and Suji Event Centre for the Pageant and Closing Ceremony.
Confirmed so far: the Cultural Conference opens 10:00 AM on 10 December, See Plateau Stars begins 10:00 AM on 11 December, and the Outdoor Cultural Concert starts 4:00 PM on 11 December. Remaining times will be published with the final programme.
Yes. The Carnival is a family celebration, and the Schools Cultural Competition puts young people at its heart. Children should be accompanied by an adult at open-air events.
Schools compete in traditional dance, local cuisine display, costume design and art & craft. Register via the school form on the Participate page. Winners receive prizes, certificates and recognition at the Closing Ceremony.
The pageant draws contestants from all 17 LGAs, and the winner serves as Cultural Ambassador. Apply via the pageant form on the Participate page; eligibility, stages and judging details will be shared with applicants.
Register your interest on the Participate page and choose your category. The team will contact you with stall categories, performance applications or volunteer roles as they're confirmed.
Partnership tiers run from Headline Partner to In-kind Partner. Email info@plateauculturalcarnival.africa with the subject "Partnership Enquiry". The 2026 Partnership Prospectus is coming soon.
Media accreditation opens ahead of the Carnival. Register your interest as Press/Media on the Participate page and the communications team will share the press kit and access details.
