The Africa International Defence Exhibition will take place at Heliconia Park in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, Nigeria, bringing international defence and security stakeholders together in one of Africa’s most ambitious waterfront business districts.
Built on reclaimed land along the Atlantic coastline and positioned adjacent to Victoria Island, Eko Atlantic City has become a major centre for commercial development, international business, hospitality and modern urban infrastructure within Lagos.
Lagos is Nigeria’s commercial capital and one of the continent’s leading economic centres, offering international flight connections, premium accommodation, established business districts, and a vibrant cultural and hospitality scene across Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lekki, and the wider city.
Here you will find essential information to support your visit, including accommodation through EventBeds, Nigerian visa guidance, and practical travel information for travelling to and around Lagos during AFRIDEX 2026.
Hotel options are available across Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island and Ikoyi, with accommodation close to Heliconia Park and Lagos’ main business districts.
Available hotels include Radisson Blu Anchorage, Four Points by Sheraton Lagos, Lagos Continental, Federal Palace Hotel and Mövenpick Hotel Ikoyi, alongside additional options for delegations, exhibitors, and international attendees.
Attendees are advised to arrive via Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), Nigeria’s primary international gateway serving major routes across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Eko Atlantic City is positioned alongside Victoria Island, placing attendees in close reach of Lagos’ leading commercial, hospitality and waterfront districts throughout the event.
During the event, attendees can explore Lagos across Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lekki and the Atlantic coastline.
From waterfront restaurants and rooftop venues to contemporary Nigerian art galleries, live music, markets and beach clubs, Lagos offers a fast-paced mix of business, culture, hospitality and nightlife throughout the exhibition week.
International visitors travelling to Nigeria for the Africa International Defence Exhibition are encouraged to check visa requirements with their local Nigerian embassy or directly through the Nigeria Immigration Service eVisa portal.
Visitors can apply online through the official eVisa platform prior to travel. Please note that visa approval, processing times and entry requirements remain the responsibility of the individual traveller.
Spread across five floors in Lekki, Nike Art Gallery houses thousands of paintings, sculptures, textiles and handcrafted works from artists across Nigeria. The gallery has become one of the city’s most recognisable cultural landmarks, with rooms packed floor-to-ceiling with colour, fabric, beadwork and contemporary African art.
Known for its 401-metre canopy walkway suspended above the treetops, Lekki Conservation Centre offers a quieter side of Lagos along the Lekki Peninsula. Boardwalk trails pass through wetlands and forest areas where visitors regularly spot monkeys, birds and native wildlife away from the pace of the city.
Part of the Landmark Village waterfront district on Victoria Island, Landmark Beach brings together restaurants, bars, oceanfront seating, music, and beach clubs along the Atlantic coastline. The area has become one of Lagos’ most popular destinations for daytime leisure and evening entertainment.
From live theatre productions and art exhibitions to Nigerian cuisine and spoken word performances, Terra Kulture has played a major role in shaping Lagos’ contemporary cultural scene. Located on Victoria Island, the venue regularly hosts stage productions and events throughout the year.
Rows of stalls filled with wood carvings, woven baskets, paintings, jewellery, leather goods, fabrics, and handmade souvenirs make the Lekki Arts & Crafts Market one of the city’s best-known shopping destinations for Nigerian craft and design.
Located in the heart of Victoria Island, EbonyLife Place combines boutique cinema, restaurants, bars, luxury suites, and live entertainment within a modern lifestyle complex developed by EbonyLife Media. The venue remains a popular meeting point for dining, nightlife, and evening events in Lagos.
Located in Onikan near Lagos Island, the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History explores Yoruba heritage through exhibitions, music, art, language and storytelling. Set within a striking contemporary space overlooking the Lagos waterfront, the centre has quickly become one of Lagos’ leading destinations for Nigerian history and culture.
