7 fun things to do in Ibadan
Updated 17 October 2026
When you want to do something instead of just sitting somewhere, Ibadan has more on offer than people think. Race go-karts, climb an obstacle course, sing badly at karaoke, or get out on the water.
Here are seven places for a fun day or night out, most of them easy on the pocket.
1. Go Kart Arena
Bodija, Ibadan · From ₦5,000
Hours, prices and directionsRace go-karts at Independence Square on Awolowo Road, Bodija. Five laps cost about ₦5,000 and safety gear is provided. There is also a skating area, board games and a bar, so the rest of the group has something to do while they wait.
2. The Rollerbeats Centre
Challenge, Ibadan · From ₦5,000
Hours, prices and directionsAn obstacle course in Challenge that is harder than it looks, at about ₦2,000 with no time limit. There is also a trampoline, PlayStation, pool, darts and paint and sip.
The entrance is easy to miss: look for it opposite Union Bank and UBA.
3. Hybrid Heights
UI Road, Ibadan
Hours, prices and directionsAn entertainment hub on UI Road with a cinema, restaurants, a lounge and a club. The best reasons to go midweek are free: karaoke on Wednesdays from 7pm and trivia on Thursdays from 5pm.
4. Cubes Arcade
Samonda, Ibadan · ₦₦
Hours, prices and directionsRows of arcade games on the first floor of The Ventura Mall, plus bowling (about ₦10,000 per person) and FIFA on PlayStation. Good for a group or a competitive date after a film downstairs.
5. Royal Entertainment Cruise (Eleyele Waterside)
Eleyele, Ibadan · ₦₦
Hours, prices and directionsGet out on Eleyele Lake with Royal Entertainment Cruise: kayaking, water zorbing, boat cruises for a group, and paintball on land. Mornings and evenings are the nicest times.
Put "Royal Entertainment Cruise" into your maps, not just "Eleyele Lake", or you may end up at the wrong side of the water.
6. Padel Up Ibadan
Iyaganku GRA, Ibadan · ₦20,000 to ₦40,000
Hours, prices and directionsIbadan's first padel club, in Iyaganku GRA, with three courts and rackets and balls provided. Daytime slots are much cheaper than evenings, and there is a small café and bar for afterwards.
7. Play Haven and Lounge
Ring Road, Ibadan · From ₦5,000
Hours, prices and directionsA games lounge at The Palms on Ring Road with snooker and pool, VR, PlayStation and karaoke on Sundays. An easy add-on if you are already at the mall for a film.
Before you go
Prices here are what places charged when we last checked, and they change, so take a little extra cash. Weekends are the busiest days at almost all of them.
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