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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has confirmed that its widely celebrated Food and Drink Festival will return for its ninth edition in May 2026, continuing a tradition that has grown into one of Africa’s largest culinary showcases.
Scheduled to run from May 1 to 3, the event will once again be hosted at the GTCentre in Oniru, Lagos, drawing thousands of food enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals from across Nigeria and beyond.
With this year’s theme, “Everything Food and Drink,” the festival aims to highlight the diversity and richness of global and local culinary cultures.
The concept goes beyond simply showcasing meals, focusing instead on the stories, heritage, and innovation behind various cuisines.
Organisers say the festival is designed to create a shared experience where culture, creativity, and commerce intersect, offering something valuable for both visitors and vendors.
A major attraction of the festival remains its expansive marketplace, which will feature over 200 free retail stalls.
These stalls will present a wide range of offerings, from traditional Nigerian delicacies to contemporary global dishes. Small and medium-scale food businesses will have the opportunity to reach a large audience without the financial burden often associated with major exhibitions.
This model has been widely praised for empowering entrepreneurs and boosting visibility for emerging brands.
In addition to the marketplace, attendees can expect a packed schedule of activities, including live cooking demonstrations, masterclasses, and food and wine tastings.
These sessions will be led by renowned chefs and culinary experts from Africa and other parts of the world, providing practical insights, recipes, and techniques across multiple cuisines. The interactive nature of these sessions ensures that visitors are not just spectators but active participants in the culinary experience.
Speaking ahead of the event, Segun Agbaje emphasised the festival’s broader impact beyond food. He described it as a platform that reflects GTCO’s commitment to innovation, enterprise, and accessibility.
According to him, what sets the festival apart is its ability to bring people together across different backgrounds, using food as a universal language to foster connection and community.
Since its launch in 2016, the GTCO Food and Drink Festival has grown significantly in scale and influence.
Each edition has attracted large crowds and featured a mix of local and international chefs, restaurateurs, and food entrepreneurs.
The event has also become a key part of GTCO’s strategy to support small businesses, particularly within the food industry, by providing them with access to a broad and diverse customer base.
As anticipation builds for the 2026 edition, expectations are high for another vibrant and impactful gathering. For many attendees, the festival is more than just an event it is a celebration of culture, creativity, and the evolving food landscape in Nigeria and across the globe.
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