The Plateau Cultural Carnival, is an annual event dedicated to celebrating the unique cultural heritage, diversity, and creative richness of Plateau State culture.
The 2025 edition marks the 3rd annual celebration of what is projected to become one of Nigeria’s most significant cultural festivals.
The Plateau Cultural Carnival provides a platform for unity, tourism promotion, creative expression, socio-cultural development and changing the Plateau Narratives.
2. ABOUT THE PLATEAU CULTURAL CARNIVAL
The Plateau Cultural Carnival is a 3-day annual cultural celebration that showcases the traditions, music, dances, arts, languages, and values of Plateau culture.
The Carnival It aims to:
Promote tourism and cultural preservation celebrate peace and diversity Inspire national and global appreciation of Plateau heritage Create economic opportunities for creatives and local businesses strengthen community identity and youth engagement.
The 2025 edition further positions Plateau as a home of peace, culture, and unity.
3. DATE & ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2025 EDITION
The Carnival will hold on:
📅 Friday, 12th – Sunday 14th December 2025
📍 Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Below is the full lineup of activities for the day:
DAY 1
A. CELEBRITY & PARTNER CITY TOUR 12th/December 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
A guided tour for celebrities, partners, key stakeholders, and invited guests to iconic tourist locations across the state. The tour highlights the beauty of Plateau and promotes tourism through media visibility.
CELEBRITY APPEARANCE:
Kepy Ekpenyong Bassey-Inyang.
Fred Amata
Gloria Young
Tony Umez
Kalu Ikeagwu
Daniel Ikechukwu Obiora
Chucks Chyke
A STREET CONCERT 12th/Dec.
TIME: 4PM
VENUE: Fwavwei Junction
The Street Concert is one of the most electrifying highlights of the Plateau Cultural Carnival 2025—a vibrant fusion of music, culture, and community energy. Set against the lively backdrop of the city, the concert brings together top artists, musicians, DJs and dancers to create an unforgettable night of entertainment. With thousands of attendees, colorful lights, screen, stage, cultural expressions, and brand activations, the Street Concert transforms the city into a cultural playground where tradition meets modern rhythm. It is a celebration of unity, youthfulness, and creativity, giving partners massive visibility and giving the public a memorable Plateau experience.
DAY 2
CULTURAL- DAY- PARADE 13th/Dec.
TIME: 4PM
VENUE: Secretariat Junction to Jos museum
A colorful procession featuring:
Traditional dance troupes
Drummers and flutists
Display of indigenous costumes
Floats representing different ethnic groups
Celebrity participation
Media coverage and documentation
The parade is the heart of the carnival, celebrating unity in diversity through cultural display.
OPENING CEREMONY 13th /Dec.
Venue: Jos Museum
TIME: 12 noon
An artistic showcase where artisans, painters, sculptors, designers, and cultural communities present:
Handcrafted arts
Traditional crafts
Cultural costumes
Historic artifacts
Contemporary creative works
This exhibition provides sales opportunities and international visibility for local creatives.
Featuring the unique culinary traditions of the Plateau people:
Local delicacies
Live cooking stations
Cultural food tasting
Media features and culinary storytelling
This space promotes cultural identity through food and hospitality.
A key educational and cultural highlight involving selected schools competing in:
Cultural Dance
Drama Presentation
Costume Showcase
Exhibition Displays
Secondary school cultural compilation
Miss Culture beauty pageant
Suga Warrior Bounty & Fruit Munch (Games)
(This competition/game shapes young minds to value and preserve heritage)
A live performance depicting Plateau’s cultural resilience, history, and unity, delivered by trained actors and community performers
DAY 3
CLOSING CELEBRATION AND AWARD NIGHT 14th/Dec
Venue: Usiju World event center
TIME: 3PM
A lively evening of dance, music, connection, and celebration, marking the end of the carnival’s public festivities.
An exclusive event recognizing cultural contributors, leaders, and partners.
Award Categories include:
Carnival Ambassadors
Partner Recognition Awards
Contributions to Cultural Development
The Gala also features the grand final of the Miss Culture Pageant
4. OUR PARTNERS & SPONSORS
We proudly acknowledge the support of our esteemed partners whose contributions make the Carnival possible.
Major Partners
Plateau State Government
Plateau state Ministry of Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Hospitality
Plateau state Ministry of Transport
Plateau state Ministry of local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
PIDAN
Integrated Dairies Limited (FarmFresh)
Expart professionals and business women network international (EPBWNI)
National Commission for museum and monument
Nurture the Children International
The Mayor of Housing
Valgee Transport Services
TinCity Metro
In order to ensures a safe, well-coordinated, and smooth event we have involvement of the security agencies
7. CONCLUSION
The Plateau Cultural Carnival 2025 stands as a beacon of unity, creativity, and cultural pride. As we count down to December 12th to 14th of December we invite both Plateau indigenous people and citizens to join this laudable event to celebrate culture