THE SHORT VERSION / Lagos events December 2026
The main Lagos events in December 2026 run from 17 to 31 December. Davido plays the National Theatre on 17–19 December, Wizkid opens Detty December Fest on 18 December, Olamide headlines the YBNL reunion the same night, Brandy and Asake play on 20 December, Lil Baby and Kehlani headline Rhythm Unplugged on 21 December, and Flytime Fest runs 22–24 December. At Detty December Fest, Summer Walker and Fridayy play on 27 December and Young Thug on 28 December.
- Busiest stretch
- 17–30 December
- Davido
- 17–19 Dec
- Wizkid
- Fri 18 Dec
- Olamide, YBNL reunion
- Fri 18 Dec
- Brandy
- Sun 20 Dec
- Asake
- Sun 20 Dec
- Lil Baby, Kehlani
- Mon 21 Dec
- Flytime Fest
- 22–24 Dec
- Summer Walker, Fridayy
- Sun 27 Dec
- Young Thug
- Mon 28 Dec
Lagos December 2026 calendar, day by day
Detty List checked every date below against the organiser or a named news report on 15 November 2026. "DDF" is Detty December Fest at Detty December Village. "Flytime" shows are at Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island. The National Theatre in Iganmu is now officially the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts.
| Date | What is on | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 11 – Sun 20 Dec | Future Fest '26 (10 days) | Oasis Ground, Victoria Island |
| Sun 13 Dec | ÀLÓ: Once Upon a Song | Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan |
| Thu 17 Dec | Davido, ORIADÉ: The Residency (night 1) | National Theatre, Iganmu |
| Fri 18 Dec | DDF Grand Opening Concert ft. Wizkid. YBNL: The Reunion with Olamide at Future Fest. Davido residency (night 2) | Detty December Village. Oasis Ground, Victoria Island. National Theatre |
| Sat 19 Dec | Davido residency (night 3). ICONIQ Fest: BNXN | National Theatre. Lekki Coliseum |
| Sun 20 Dec | Flytime's House of R&B with Brandy. Asake, M$NEY in Lagos (Future Fest closing night). ICONIQ Fest: FOLA | Eko Convention Centre. Oasis Ground, Victoria Island. Lekki Coliseum |
| Mon 21 Dec | Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged with Lil Baby, Kehlani and Yung Miami. Elite Fest with BNXN. ICONIQ Fest: Oxlade | Eko Convention Centre. Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel. Lekki Coliseum |
| Tue 22 Dec | Flytime Fest day 1: Latto, Sexyy Red, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie. ICONIQ Fest: Ruger | Eko Convention Centre. Lekki Coliseum |
| Wed 23 Dec | Flytime Fest day 2 (line-up to be announced). AfroJazz Fest with Lagbaja and The Cavemen. ICONIQ Fest: Mr P | Eko Convention Centre. Amore Gardens, Lekki. Lekki Coliseum |
| Thu 24 Dec | Flytime Fest day 3 (line-up to be announced). DDF DJ Tunez & Friends: Christmas Eve Special | Eko Convention Centre. Detty December Village |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day. DDF Tungba Christmas. Flytime Circle | Detty December Village. Venue per Flytime |
| Sat 26 Dec | Boxing Day. Adekunle Gold, The Greatest Showman. Victony, The Bonfire Experience | National Theatre, Iganmu. Victony venue not confirmed |
| Sun 27 Dec | DDF: Summer Walker and Fridayy | Detty December Village |
| Mon 28 Dec | DDF: Young Thug | Detty December Village |
| Thu 31 Dec | New Year's Eve: church crossover services, beach and club parties | Across Lagos |
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day | Public holiday |
Changed on 15 November: five Detty December Fest nights that the organiser listed on 9 November no longer appear on its calendar, so they are off this table: Culture Night (19 December), Launch Weekend Concert (20 December), Detty After Dark (21–23 December), Afterglow (28–29 December) and the White Out Rave (30 December). See the Detty December Fest guide.
The 10 biggest Lagos shows of December 2026
- Davido, ORIADÉ: The Residency (17–19 December, National Theatre, Iganmu). Three nights. ThisDay reported the dates on 26 September 2026.
- Wizkid at Detty December Fest (Friday 18 December, Detty December Village). The opening night of the festival. See the Detty December Fest guide.
- YBNL: The Reunion at Future Fest (Friday 18 December, Oasis Ground, Coastal Road, Victoria Island). Olamide headlines with Adekunle Gold, Fireboy DML, Lil Kesh, Young Jonn, Pheelz and DJ Enimoney. Reported by Guardian Nigeria. It is the same night as Wizkid.
- Brandy at Flytime's House of R&B (Sunday 20 December, Eko Convention Centre). Reported by Vanguard.
- Asake, M$NEY in Lagos (Sunday 20 December, Oasis Ground, Victoria Island). It closes Future Fest. Pulse Nigeria reported on 14 November 2026 prices of ₦100,000 for general access, ₦200,000 for bleachers, ₦250,000 for VIP and ₦300,000 for VVIP. Detty List has not confirmed those prices at checkout. It is the same night as Brandy.
- Lil Baby and Kehlani at Rhythm Unplugged (Monday 21 December, Eko Convention Centre). See the Rhythm Unplugged guide.
- Flytime Fest (22–24 December, Eko Convention Centre). Latto, Sexyy Red and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie open it. See the Flytime Fest guide.
- Adekunle Gold, The Greatest Showman (Saturday 26 December, National Theatre, Iganmu). An orchestral concert with a black-tie dress code, reported by Pulse Nigeria.
- Summer Walker and Fridayy at Detty December Fest (Sunday 27 December). Listed on dettydecfest.com.
- Young Thug at Detty December Fest (Monday 28 December). Listed on dettydecfest.com.
More Lagos shows reported for December 2026
Pulse Nigeria (14 November 2026) and NotJustOk (6 November 2026) both list these shows. Detty List has not checked them with each organiser.
- Future Fest '26: 11–20 December, Oasis Ground, Victoria Island. Ten days of music, fashion, film, art, food and technology.
- ÀLÓ: Once Upon a Song: 13 December, Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan. Performers not announced.
- ICONIQ Fest: 19–23 December, Lekki Coliseum. BNXN (19), FOLA (20), Oxlade (21), Ruger (22) and Mr P (23).
- Elite Fest: 21 December, Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island. BNXN headlines.
- AfroJazz Fest: To the Roots: 23 December, Amore Gardens, Lekki. Lagbaja and The Cavemen.
- Victony, The Bonfire Experience: 26 December, Lagos. Venue not confirmed.
Reported but not fully verified
Each of these dates comes from a single report. Detty List has not confirmed the venue or tickets with the organiser. Check before you plan around them.
- Tyla: a Lagos date on 22 December as part of her world tour, reported by Premium Times in July 2026. Neither November round-up above lists it.
- Roadblock: an electronic music event on 19 December, reported by The Guardian Nigeria.
What is on in Lagos from 1 to 16 December?
The first half of the month is the quiet, cheaper half. The only dated shows reported so far are Future Fest from 11 December and ÀLÓ: Once Upon a Song on 13 December. The first two weeks are good for:
- Restaurants and lounges before the queues start. Browse Lagos restaurants and nightlife.
- Beach days at lower prices. See Lagos beach clubs.
- Sightseeing with lighter traffic. See things to do in Lagos.
- Weddings and owambe parties, which fill every Saturday in December. Read the owambe guide.
Which dates should you book for?
| Trip length | Best dates | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 4 nights | 18–22 December | Wizkid or the YBNL reunion, Davido, Brandy or Asake, and Rhythm Unplugged in one stretch |
| 7 nights | 17–24 December | Adds Flytime Fest and Christmas Eve |
| 10 nights or more | 18–28 December | Adds Christmas Day, Adekunle Gold on Boxing Day, Summer Walker and Young Thug |
| New Year trip | 26 December – 2 January | Fewer big concerts, more parties and crossover night |
How Detty List checks this calendar
Detty List only gives a date when the organiser or a named news outlet has published it. Events that ran in earlier years but have no 2026 announcement stay off this list. This page was last updated on 15 November 2026 and is updated every week as organisers announce more.
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Frequently asked questions
What events are in Lagos in December 2026?
The main Lagos events in December 2026 are Davido's ORIADÉ residency (17–19 December), Detty December Fest (18–30 December, opened by Wizkid), YBNL: The Reunion with Olamide (18 December), Flytime's House of R&B with Brandy (20 December), Asake's M$NEY in Lagos (20 December), Rhythm Unplugged with Lil Baby and Kehlani (21 December), Flytime Fest (22–24 December), and Summer Walker (27 December) and Young Thug (28 December) at Detty December Fest.
When is Asake's concert in Lagos in December 2026?
Asake's M$NEY in Lagos is on Sunday 20 December 2026 at Oasis Ground, Victoria Island, as the closing night of Future Fest, according to Pulse Nigeria.
When are Summer Walker and Young Thug performing in Lagos?
Summer Walker and Fridayy headline Detty December Fest on Sunday 27 December 2026 and Young Thug headlines on Monday 28 December 2026, according to the organiser's website, dettydecfest.com.
When is Wizkid performing in Lagos in December 2026?
Wizkid headlines the Grand Opening Concert of Detty December Fest on Friday 18 December 2026 at Detty December Village, Lagos.
When is the YBNL reunion concert in Lagos?
YBNL: The Reunion is on Friday 18 December 2026 at Oasis Ground, Coastal Road, Victoria Island, as part of Future Fest 2026, according to Guardian Nigeria. Olamide headlines with Adekunle Gold, Fireboy DML, Lil Kesh, Young Jonn, Pheelz and DJ Enimoney.
When is Davido's concert in Lagos in December 2026?
Davido's ORIADÉ: The Residency runs for three nights, 17, 18 and 19 December 2026, at the National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, according to ThisDay.
What is the best week to visit Lagos for Detty December 2026?
The week of 17–24 December 2026 has the most confirmed shows: Davido, Wizkid, Brandy, Lil Baby, Kehlani, Latto and three nights of Flytime Fest.
Is anything happening in Lagos on Christmas Day 2026?
Yes. Detty December Fest lists Tungba Christmas on Friday 25 December 2026, and Vanguard reported Flytime Circle for the same day. Many restaurants and shops close or shorten their hours.
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