Freedom Park Lagos
Freedom Park
A cultural park converted from a former colonial-era prison, with a memorial, open-air amphitheatre and live music on weekends.
Freedom Park sits in the heart of Lagos Island. The site was once the Broad Street Prison from the British colonial era. In 2010, for Nigeria's 50th anniversary of independence, it was transformed into a memorial and leisure park, with parts of the prison ruins and commemorative sculptures preserved. The park has an open-air amphitheatre, food stalls, galleries and pools. On weekends and holidays it often hosts concerts, poetry evenings, art markets and Lagos Jazz, making it a great place to experience local culture. Daytime entry is inexpensive, and events are sold separately.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Tafawa Balewa Square
- Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos
- National Museum Lagos
- John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History
- Balogun Market
- Lagos Central Mosque
- Terra Kulture
- Makoko Floating Community