Lagos is preparing for another busy festive season as Nigerian and international music stars line up concerts, festivals and live performances across the city in December. The events are expected to draw music lovers, including Nigerians returning from abroad for the annual Detty December celebrations.
From Wizkid and Davido to Asake, Brandy and Olamide, several artistes have announced performances, with shows from the first week of December through Christmas. Here are the major events so far.
1. ÀLÓ: Once Upon a Song, December 13.
The third edition celebrates African folk music, indigenous sounds and storytelling at Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, from 7 p.m. The full list of performers hasn’t been published, however.
2. Davido’s ORIADÉ: The Residency, December 17–19
Davido headlines three nights at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly the National Theatre, in Iganmu. The residency marks 15 years of his music career.
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3. Future Fest ’26, December 11–20
The ten-day festival at Oasis Ground, Coastal Road, Victoria Island, covers music, fashion, film, art, food and technology. Two of its biggest nights are the following:
4. Wizkid at Detty December Fest, December 18
Wizkid headlines the opening night of the Livespot360 festival, which runs from December 18 to 30. Opening-night tickets reportedly start at ₦50,000, with ₦150,000 for the golden circle and ₦300,000 for VIP standing.
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5. ICONIQ Fest, December 19–23
Five artists each headline a night at the Lekki Coliseum: BNXN on December 19, FOLA on December 20, Oxlade on December 21, Ruger on December 22 and Mr P on December 23.
6. Brandy’s House of R&B, December 20
The American singer headlines Flytime Promotions’ concert at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island.
7. Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged, December 21
Lil Baby, Kehlani and Yung Miami are announced for the Eko Convention Centre. It will be Kehlani’s first live performance in Nigeria.
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8. Elite Fest, December 21
The Elite Collective’s Afrobeats festival at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, starts at 4 p.m. BNXN is a confirmed headliner.
9. Flytime Fest, December 22–24
Latto, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie and Sexyy Red open the festival at the Eko Convention Centre. More performers are expected on December 23 and 24.
10. AfroJazz Fest: To the Roots, December 23
The festival at Amore Gardens, Lekki, features Lagbaja and The Cavemen.