Rhythm Unplugged 2026: date, line-up and tickets

Rhythm Unplugged 2026 at a glance

• Date: 21 December 2026.
• Venue: Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
• Announced line-up: Central Cee and Rema.
• History: running since 2004, one of the Lagos December originals.

Source: The Rio Times. Line-ups can change, so check official announcements before you buy.

Why Rhythm Unplugged matters

Rhythm Unplugged has been part of the Lagos December calendar since 2004, long before the phrase "Detty December" existed. It helped build the tradition of big end-of-year concerts that bring Nigerian and international artists to Lagos. The 2026 pairing of UK rapper Central Cee with Rema shows how global the Lagos stage has become.

How to plan the night

1. Buy tickets early from official channels.
2. Stay on Victoria Island if you can. Eko Convention Centre is inside the Eko Hotel complex.
3. Leave early: traffic around Eko Hotel builds from late afternoon.
4. Pace yourself: Flytime Fest starts the next night at the same venue.

The Eko Convention Centre week

If you stay near Eko Hotel, you can walk or take a short ride to all three.

What to bring

• Ticket saved offline and ID.
• Cash and a card.
• Power bank.
• A meeting point agreed with friends.