Larger hotels and clubs have bars and cocktail lounges. There are nightclubs in many of the hotels in Lagos and in the Surulere district. Some clubs have live entertainment, details of which are given in the local newspapers. North of Oyo in Ogbomosho there is a lively market, particularly in the evenings. Local festivals which generally take place in the summer months provide a good opportunity to see dancing, music and traditional costumes.
Designs vary greatly, many towns having their own distinctive style.
Other purchases include herbs, beadwork, basketry and ceremonial masks such as those of the Ekpo. Every family is required to slaughter a ram and festivities last for several days, with horseback processions, musicians and dancers. Featured also in northern communities are Durbars , long lines of horsemen led by a band, the horses in quilted armour with the riders wearing quilted coats and wielding ceremonial swords. In the south there are masquerades and festivals marking events in local religions. Festivals in the western states include masquerades in June, the Oro festival in July and the Shango festival in August.