2026 World Twins Festival Begins October 6, Grand Finale Oct 10 in Igbo-Ora – Organisers unveil week-long activities for culture, unity and education.

All roads lead to Igbo-Ora, Nigeria, the acclaimed World Capital of Twins, as the town unveils activities for the 2026 World Twins Festival.

The festival, which holds from Tuesday 6th to Sunday 11th October, 2026, will climax with the Grand Finale on Saturday, 10th October, 2026 at Methodist Grammar School, Sagan-Un, Igbo-Ora.

This year’s edition is themed: “Twinning for Safe & Secure Communities”

Organisers said the week-long celebration is designed to showcase culture, unity, education, sports, faith and community development, as Igbo-Ora welcomes twins and visitors from across Nigeria and beyond.

According to the official programme released, activities will commence on Day 1, Tuesday 6th October with Press Conference and Special Prayers at the Community Town Hall, Sagan-Un, Igbo-Ora.

On Day 2, Wednesday 7th October, the focus shifts to education with Quiz Competition and Computer Awareness, also at the Community Town Hall, Sagan-Un.

Day 3, Thursday 8th October will feature Indoor Games and the much-anticipated Twins Novelty Football Match at Methodist Grammar School, Sagan-Un.

Day 4, Friday 9th October, will have Special Jumat Prayer at the Igbo-Ora Central Mosque and a Music Jamboree to entertain residents and visitors.

The Grand Finale on Saturday 10th October will be a colourful celebration of twins, culture, heritage and unity, with twin parades, cultural displays, awards and royal blessings at Methodist Grammar School, Sagan-Un.

The festival will round off on Sunday 11th October with a Special Thanksgiving and Celebration Service at Methodist Church, Oke-Agogo, Igbo-Ora.

Organisers assured that all is set to host a memorable and secure festival, calling on sons and daughters of Igbo-Ora home and abroad, tourists and investors to be part of history.

Igbo-Ora, located in Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of Oyo State, is globally recognised for having the highest rate of twin births in the world.