Which Benin?
The Benin Kingdom, in Edo State, Nigeria. Edo State tourism lists the Igue festival for 18 to 20 December 2026 at the Oba’s Palace in Benin City. Igue renews the Oba’s spiritual authority. Masquerades are part of the palace festival. They are not a costume pattern.
The Republic of Benin’s vodun holiday is 8 January 2027. The Igue page takes no tour. A later notice from the palace would replace these dates.