Novaren Upcoming Events for August: Your Abuja Weekend Guide
Reina
Lead Concierge, Novaren Lifestyle
What’s On in Abuja
Your guide to the city’s upcoming experiences curated by Novaren Lifestyle
Abuja’s got back-to-back weekends worth planning around. From candlelit strings to padel courts turned dance floors, here’s everything on our radar, sorted by date so you know exactly what to book first.
01. TSWA Film Festival — 3rd Edition
📅 21st – 22nd August 2026 ·
📍 Exhibition Pavilion, Garki, Abuja
The vibe: For the culture lovers and creatives — two days of film, storytelling, and community at one of Abuja’s growing creative showcases.
What to wear: Casual, expressive — this is a creative crowd.
Good to know: Multi-day event, check schedule for specific screening times.
Want to attend? [TSWA film festival experience ]
02. Slow & Sexy (S’N’S) — Season 2
📅 22nd August, 9PM till late ·
📍 A Bar Called Paper, Abuja
The vibe: Moody, sensual, and unhurried — a night built for good music, good company, and a room that knows how to slow down.
What to wear: All black, all sexy — lean into the theme.
Good to know: Strictly by RSVP or Reservation
Want to attend? [Novaren lifestyle ]
03. Dear Little Sister — The Blush Gathering
📅 23rd August ·
📍 Abuja
The vibe: A career and life conversation for young women — big sisters in the room sharing real insight on career, passion, goals, and life. Free to attend, limited seats.
What to wear: Smart casual — come as you, come ready to listen and connect.
Good to know: Ages 17–25. Register for free (limited seats).
Want to attend? [Dear Little Sister ]
04. Capital Block Party — Business Crusade
📅 Sunday, 23rd August, 5PM – till midnight ·
📍 Abuja(Revealed after registration)
The vibe: Music, beautiful people, and a headline set from MAVO — Capital Block Party x KRL bring their signature high-energy block party energy for a full Abuja experience.
What to wear: Dress to be part of the moment.
Good to know: 5pm - Midnight
Want to attend? [Capital block party]
05. The Founder’s Table — A Private Dining Experience
📅 Sunday, 23rd August
📍 Abuja
🏷️ ₦70,000
The vibe: An intimate 5-course private dining series for founders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and industry leaders, paired with Jameson Black Barrel whiskey and cocktails. Exceptional food, meaningful conversation, the right room.
What to wear: Elevated, polished — this is a room to be seen making connections.
Good to know: Limited seats, reservations now open. A Lagos edition follows 13th September (₦100,000).
Want to attend? [The founder’s Table(The colony prive )]
06. Padel Rave Experience
📅 29th August, 2PM – 10PM ·
📍 Padelon Abuja, Ahmadu Bello Way, Wuse 2
The vibe: Not your typical night out — sport meets social scene. Friendly padel matches by day, DJs and rave energy through the evening, plus a photo and content booth.
What to wear: Sportswear for play, something you can transition into for the after-party.
Good to know: Hosted by PadelonAbuja, GreyPadelClub, XMPadelClub.
Want to attend? [The Padel Rave Experience ]
07. Candle & Strings — An Evening of Timeless Music
📅 Saturday, 29th August, 7PM ·
📍 NAF Event Centre, Abuja
The vibe: A night of classical, contemporary, and Afrobeats music — string quartet, solo pianist, and a special guest vocal performance, all set against a candlelit stage. Elegant and unforgettable.
What to wear: Elegant and relaxed — smart casual with a bit of romance.
Good to know: Tickets available now at candleandstrings.com.
Want to attend? [http://candleandstrings.com]
08. We Love To Parte EP3
📅 Saturday, 29th August ·
📍 Epic Visual Studios, Wuse
The vibe: Abuja’s monthly escape — Afro House, EDM, Gqom, and 3Step on rotation for a night built for dancing.
What to wear: Comfortable but intentional — you’ll want to move.
Good to know: Tickets via linktree.com/wltpabuja.
Want to attend? [Wltp]
9. Becoming Her — The Dance Experience
📅 30th August ·
📍 Moeshen Cafe, Life Camp, Abuja
🏷️ ₦30,000
The vibe: A women-only rooftop evening built for dancing off the week’s worries — headsets, unlimited mocktails and shots, gourmet finger foods, and prizes for best dancer and best dressed.
What to wear: Whatever makes you feel like the best-dressed queen in the room.
Good to know: Women only, strictly by reservation.
Want to attend? [Becoming her]
