GTCO Food and Drinks Festival 2026 Ends in Style, Attracts Thousands in Lagos

Th 2026 edition of the GTCO Food and Drinks Festival concluded on a high note in Lagos, delivering a colourful celebration of food, culture, and entertainment that drew thousands of attendees over a three-day period.

Held at the GTCentre, Plot 1, Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, the festival transformed the venue into a lively culinary hub featuring a mix of local and international cuisine. From street food vendors to celebrity chefs, participants showcased a wide range of dishes that highlighted Nigeria’s rich gastronomic heritage alongside global flavours.
Visitors enjoyed live cooking

demonstrations, chef masterclasses, and food tastings that featured popular delicacies such as jollof rice, suya, pastries, and various intercontinental meals. The event also created a vibrant atmosphere for families, food enthusiasts, and tourists, who moved from stall to stall sampling different offerings.

Beyond food, the festival doubled as a lifestyle and entertainment event. Guests turned out in stylish outfits, turning the venue into a social hotspot filled with music, games, and family-friendly activities, including a dedicated children’s play area.

Small and medium-scale food businesses also recorded strong sales and networking opportunities, with many vendors describing the event as a valuable platform for visibility and business growth.

A representative of GTCO noted that the festival aligns with the organisation’s commitment to promoting enterprise development while celebrating African creativity and culture on a global stage.
With its blend of gastronomy, fashion, and entertainment, the 2026 GTCO Food and Drinks Festival reaffirmed its status as one of Africa’s leading culinary and lifestyle events.