Activities of Warri Arts Festival International (WAFI)
The Warri Arts Festival International is a multi-day creative arts and cultural event designed to empower and develop communities through arts, tourism, and creative economy development. Its activities cut across visual arts, performing arts, education, and community engagement.
Schedule
The festival is scheduled to hold for 7 days with the city of Warri metropolis watch out for the date.
Venues
The venues for the festival are as follows
Estate roundabout popular enerhen junction, Warri main garage, igbudu market, main market, pessu market, ubeji road, falcrop mangrove park iffie, warri club, st George hall, Delta mall, nana museum Koko, and the grand finale at exquisite brownhill event centre elf road ogunu.
Opening Ceremony & Cultural Parade
Festival flag-off, cultural processions, and traditional displays celebrating heritage.
Art Exhibitions & Craft Displays
Visual arts, sculpture, metal works, painting, and body art exhibitions.
Performing Arts Shows
Stage plays, dance performances, spoken word, circus acts, drum expos,
music and comedy shows.
Music, Dance & Cultural Concerts Live bands, indigenous music, cultural dance troupes and fusion performances.
Film & Theatre Screenings
Short films, documentaries, theatre productions and storytelling sessions.
Fashion & Creative Showcase
Fashion shows, costume exhibitions and creative design competitions.
Workshops, Seminars & Masterclasses
Training sessions for actors, musicians, filmmakers, directors, fashion creatives, digital marketers, tourism and business development experts.
Market Expo & Creative Enterprise Fair
Exhibition booths for crafts, fashion, books, food, art products and creative businesses.
Poetry, Book Review & Storytelling Sessions
Literary activities promoting creative writing and cultural narratives.
Panel Discussions & Creative Economy Dialogues
Talks on tourism, security, youth empowerment, and the role of arts in social development.
Children & Youth Creative Activities
School outreach, talent discovery programs, art competitions and workshops.
Cultural Tourism & Heritage Visits
Tours to museums, historical sites, markets and cultural landmarks within Warri.
Awards & Recognition Night
Honouring artists, cultural icons, sponsors and outstanding contributors to arts and community development.
Grand Finale Concert & Closing Ceremony
Final performances, awards presentations, and festival closing celebration.
Festival Village
Ugborikoko Primary School, Airport Road, Uvwie, Warri, Delta State
Main hub for daily festival activities, performances, exhibitions, workshops, and creative showcases.
Tourism Event (April 10th)
Falcrop Park, Ijala, Warri
Dedicated to tourism experiences, cultural displays, and heritage exploration.
Gala / Award Night (April 11th – Base Event)
Uduaghan Hall, by Fortress Fast Food, Ogunu Road, by Mopol, Warri
Prestigious evening of awards, recognition, and high-level cultural celebration.