The Cross River State Carnival Commission is set to unveil the 2026 Carnival Calabar theme on May 31, 2026, at Eko Hotels in Lagos State. This event allows the state to engage with stakeholders, sponsors, and the diplomatic community as part of the preparations for the yearly carnival.
Distinguished Guests
For the theme unveiling event, Ambassador Gautier Mignot of the European Union in Abuja will serve as the special guest of honour, while Ambassador Paulo Santos of Portugal will also be a guest of honour.
Strategic Visits
As part of the activities leading to the unveiling, the Chairman of Carnival Calabar, Dr. Gabe Onah, conducted a strategy visit to the new CEO of Multichoice Nigeria Canal+ Company, Ms. Kemi Okunola, and the Executive Director General Entertainment of Multichoice, Dr. Busola Tejumola. He was accompanied by the Lead Marketing Consultant of Carnival Calabar, Mary Ephraim Egbas.
The team also briefed Multichoice on plans for digital transformation and streaming to a global audience for this year's event, as well as the official unveiling of the theme for the 21st Carnival Calabar and festival.
This event marks a significant step in the preparation for one of Nigeria's most vibrant cultural festivals, which attracts participants and tourists from around the world.
