The Margarita Festival Africa (MFAF), West Africa’s biggest margarita and tequila-inspired cultural fair, is set to make a grand return on November 30, 2025, in Lagos.
This year’s edition marks a major milestone, the 10th overall across three countries and the sixth in Lagos, reaffirming its status as one of the most anticipated lifestyle festivals on the continent.
Since its inception, the festival has evolved beyond cocktails into a vibrant celebration of food, music, art, and culture, seamlessly blending Latin-inspired experiences with African creativity. Over the years, MFAF has expanded its reach from Lagos to Abuja, Accra, and Abidjan, while hosting special editions such as Margarita Day in 2022 and 2025, as well as the Cinco de Mayo celebration in 2022.
The 2025 edition promises to deliver an even more immersive experience, featuring a wide range of margarita flavours, a tequila exhibition with global and local brands, a bustling marketplace for food, crafts, and keepsakes, and captivating live entertainment that includes music, circus acts, and cultural performances. Adding to the excitement is the popular Margalympics cocktail competition, which has become one of the festival’s signature attractions.
Ahead of the main event, judges will tour bars and restaurants across Lagos to identify the best margarita makers in the city. The competition will culminate in a live grand finale on the festival stage, where attendees will have the opportunity to sample and vote for their favourite creations, a true celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community spirit.
Speaking on the festival’s journey, Wendz Connoisseur, Founder and Convener of Margarita Festival Africa, said what started as a simple dream to celebrate the margarita cocktail has transformed into a thriving cultural movement that connects people across nations. “Margarita Festival Africa is more than an event, it is a community, a celebration of culture, and a testament to how cocktails can bring people together. As we celebrate our 10th edition, we are excited to showcase the magic of Lagos while reinforcing Nigeria’s place as a cultural and tourism hub in Africa,” she said.
Organisers expect the festival to attract over 1,500 guests, including cocktail lovers, food enthusiasts, cultural adventurers, and tourists from across the region. Beyond the entertainment and festivities, MFAF also embraces a strong social responsibility mission through the LimeFolk Initiative, which supports bartender development grants and provides back-to-school kits for children of hospitality workers.