4Dec
Farmers' Day (public holiday)
4 Dec · Ghana
Ghana's first-Friday-of-December holiday gives a long weekend, and early arrivals use it to start the season.
DETTY LIST / Events
Detty December 2026 events calendar
Concerts, festivals and parties across Lagos and Accra, filtered your way. Updated as organisers announce.
15 events · dates as announced by organisers; always confirm before booking travel.
Friday 4 December
Friday 18 December
18Dec
Motherland Festival
18 Dec to 20 Dec · Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island
Three days of music and culture on Victoria Island. A good early-season warm-up before the big-arena week.
Check event details18Dec
Detty December Fest
18 Dec to 30 Dec · Lagos (venue per organiser)
Line-up: Wizkid (Grand Opening, 18 Dec, 6pm)
Tickets: ₦50,000 general · up to ₦300,000 VIP standing
A 13-day festival with a main Detty Festival Stage for headliners and a Detty Pulse Stage for nightlife, emerging artists, food and brand experiences.
Check event detailsSaturday 19 December
19Dec
BNXN Live
19 Dec · Landmark Centre, Victoria Island
Line-up: BNXN
BNXN's December headline show at Landmark Centre, right by the beach clubs.
Check event detailsMonday 21 December
21Dec
Rhythm Unplugged
21 Dec · Eko Convention Centre
Line-up: Central Cee, Rema
Running since 2004, one of the longest-running December concerts in Lagos.
Check event detailsTuesday 22 December
22Dec
Flytime Fest
22 Dec to 25 Dec · Eko Convention Centre
Line-up: Davido, Asake, Olamide, Flavour
The anchor of the Lagos calendar: four nights of Afrobeats headliners through Christmas Day.
Check event detailsSaturday 26 December
26Dec
Calabar Carnival (main parades)
26 Dec to 30 Dec · Calabar city streets
"Africa's biggest street party": costumed bands, floats and music across the city. It's a short flight from Lagos.
Check event detailsSunday 27 December
27Dec
Kizz Daniel Live
27 Dec · Eko Hotel & Suites
Line-up: Kizz Daniel
A sing-along hit parade in the Eko Hotel's convention space.
Check event details27Dec
Detty Rave
27 Dec · Accra (venue per organiser)
Line-up: Mr Eazi & friends
Mr Eazi's rave, the party most often credited with giving the season its name.
Check event detailsMonday 28 December
28Dec
Wizkid Live at Futurefest
28 Dec · Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS)
Line-up: Wizkid
Tipped as the biggest single night of the Lagos season.
Check event details28Dec
Fireboy DML Live
28 Dec · Eko Convention Centre
Line-up: Fireboy DML
Fireboy's December headline show on the same night as Wizkid. Choose wisely.
Check event details28Dec
AfroFuture Festival
28 Dec to 30 Dec · El Wak Sports Stadium
Accra's flagship festival (formerly Afrochella): three days of Afrobeats, amapiano, fashion and art.
Check event detailsTuesday 29 December
29Dec
Afro Nation Ghana
29 Dec · Laboma Beach
Expected in late December on the beach. Past headliners include Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid. Confirm the dates before you book.
Check event detailsThursday 31 December
31Dec
Lagos Countdown (New Year's Eve)
31 Dec · Lagos (venue TBA)
Lagos rings in the new year with a big outdoor countdown concert. The line-up is usually announced in December.
Check event details31Dec
New Year's Eve crossover & beach parties
31 Dec · Labadi, Osu & across the city
Church crossover services at midnight, then beach and rooftop parties until sunrise on 1 January.
More of the nights you came for.
Day parties, beach pop-ups, brunches and after-parties that never make the press, plus weekly drops and sell-out alerts from 1 Dec to 1 Jan.
THE SHORT VERSION / What are the biggest Detty December 2026 events?
In Lagos: Detty December Fest (18–30 Dec, Wizkid opens 18 Dec), Rhythm Unplugged (21 Dec), Flytime Fest (22–25 Dec) and Wizkid at Futurefest (28 Dec). In Accra: Detty Rave (27 Dec), AfroFuture (28–30 Dec) and Afro Nation Ghana (expected late Dec).
How to get Detty December tickets without getting scammed
- Follow the official organiser accounts for release dates.
- Buy early-bird tickets the day they drop. Prices step up in phases.
- Use only official ticket partners named by the organiser.
- Never buy "transfers" in DMs. It's the most common December scam.
- Save tickets offline before you get to the venue.
How to choose which events to go to
- Pick 2 or 3 anchors (for example, Flytime Fest, Wizkid and AfroFuture) and book those first.
- Fill other nights with day parties, beach clubs and brunches, which are cheaper and more social.
- Check clashes: 28 December has Wizkid, Fireboy DML and AfroFuture on the same night.
- Leave one night free for surprises and recovery.
Detty December event guides
- Detty December Fest 2026: 18 to 30 December, Lagos.
- Flytime Fest 2026: 22 to 25 December, Lagos.
- AfroFuture 2026: 28 to 30 December, Accra.
- Detty Rave 2026: 27 December, Accra.
- Calabar Carnival 2026: 26 to 30 December, Calabar.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Detty December tickets?
Buy only from the organiser's official site or their named ticket partner (for example Tix Africa in Nigeria). Avoid social-media 'ticket transfers'. They're the most common December scam.
How much are Detty December Fest tickets?
For 2026, general access to Detty December Fest in Lagos is reported at ₦50,000, with VIP standing up to ₦300,000. Prices typically rise closer to the date.
When is Detty Rave 2026?
Detty Rave is set for 27 December 2026 in Accra.