DETTY LIST / When is Detty December 2026?
When is Detty December 2026?
THE SHORT VERSION / When is Detty December 2026?
Detty December 2026 runs through December 2026, with the peak from about Thursday 17 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027. In Lagos, the main concerts fall between 17 and 30 December. There is no single official start or end date, because Detty December is a season and each event has its own dates.
Detty December 2026: the key dates
- Wednesday 16 December: AfroFuture's Future Club opens in Accra.
- Thursday 17 – Saturday 19 December: Davido's ORIADÉ residency, National Theatre, Lagos.
- Friday 18 December: Wizkid opens Detty December Fest in Lagos.
- Sunday 20 December: Brandy at Flytime's House of R&B and Asake's M$NEY in Lagos, both in Lagos.
- Monday 21 December: Rhythm Unplugged with Lil Baby and Kehlani, Lagos.
- Tuesday 22 – Thursday 24 December: Flytime Fest, Lagos.
- Friday 25 December: Christmas Day.
- Saturday 26 December: Boxing Day, the biggest beach day.
- Sunday 27 – Monday 28 December: Summer Walker and Fridayy, then Young Thug, at Detty December Fest, Lagos.
- Thursday 31 December: New Year's Eve.
- Friday 1 January 2027: New Year's Day.
Detty List checked these dates against organisers and named press reports on 15 November 2026. The Lagos December 2026 calendar has the sources and the full day-by-day list.
Is there an official start date?
No. Detty December is a season, not one event, so nobody declares it open. Parties and weddings start in early December. The peak, when the biggest concerts happen and most visitors are in town, runs from about 17 December to 1 January.
When is Detty December in Nigeria?
In Nigeria, the peak of Detty December 2026 is 17–31 December in Lagos.
| Date | Lagos event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 17–19 Dec | Davido, ORIADÉ: The Residency | National Theatre, Iganmu |
| 18–30 Dec | Detty December Fest (Wizkid opens on 18 Dec) | Detty December Village |
| 20 Dec | Flytime's House of R&B (Brandy) | Eko Convention Centre |
| 20 Dec | Asake, M$NEY in Lagos | Oasis Ground, Victoria Island |
| 21 Dec | Rhythm Unplugged (Lil Baby, Kehlani) | Eko Convention Centre |
| 22–24 Dec | Flytime Fest | Eko Convention Centre |
| 27 Dec | Summer Walker and Fridayy at Detty December Fest | Detty December Village |
| 28 Dec | Young Thug at Detty December Fest | Detty December Village |
Outside Lagos, Calabar Carnival fills late December in Cross River State. Its 2026 parade dates were not verified when this page was updated.
Start with the Nigeria guide and the 7-day Lagos itinerary.
When is Detty December in Ghana?
In Ghana, Detty December 2026 builds from mid-December to New Year in Accra. Three things are different this year:
- AfroFuture is not holding its stadium festival. It is opening a permanent venue, Future Club, on 16 December instead. See the AfroFuture 2026 update.
- Detty Rave has no verified 2026 date. The 2025 edition was on 27 December. See the Detty Rave update.
- Afro Nation Ghana has no verified 2026 edition. See the Afro Nation update.
Ghana's Farmers' Day holiday is on Friday 4 December 2026, which gives early arrivals a long weekend. Start with the Ghana guide and the Accra itinerary.
What are the best dates to travel?
| Trip | Fly in | Fly out | You get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Lagos trip | Thu 17 Dec | Tue 22 Dec | Davido, Wizkid, Brandy, Rhythm Unplugged |
| One week in Lagos | Thu 17 Dec | Fri 25 Dec | All of the above plus Flytime Fest |
| Christmas and New Year | Mon 21 Dec | Sat 2 Jan | Flytime Fest, Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve |
| Quieter and cheaper | Tue 1 Dec | Tue 15 Dec | Restaurants, beaches and weddings before the crowds |
How long should you stay?
- 4 nights: one city, two concert nights and a beach day.
- 7 nights: the most common trip. Concerts, sightseeing, family time and rest.
- 14 nights: both Lagos and Accra, with a travel day between them. Read the Lagos-to-Accra guide.
When should you book?
- Flights: as early as you can. Fares from London and the US rise sharply from November. Read the flight guide.
- Accommodation: now. The best short-lets in Lekki, Victoria Island and Ikoyi go first. Compare where to stay in Lagos or where to stay in Accra.
- Concert tickets: when the organiser opens sales. Buy only from the organiser's named ticket partner.
- Beach clubs and Christmas lunch: at least a week ahead.
2025, 2026 and 2027: check the year
A 2025 poster is not a 2026 announcement. Many events do not repeat on the same date, and some skip a year. Check the year, country, venue and artist every time you follow a ticket link.
Once you have dates, Femi, Detty List's free planner, turns them into a day-by-day Lagos plan.
By the Detty List editorial team. Dates checked against organisers and named press reports on 15 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is Detty December 2026?
Detty December 2026 runs through December 2026, with the peak from about Thursday 17 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027. In Lagos, the main concerts fall between 17 and 30 December. There is no single official start or end date, because Detty December is a season and each event has its own dates.
When does Detty December start?
Detty December has no official start date. Parties build from early December, and the peak begins around mid-December. In 2026 the first big Lagos shows are Davido on 17 December and Wizkid on 18 December.
When does Detty December end?
Detty December ends in the first days of January. New Year's Eve on 31 December is the last big night, and most visitors fly home between 2 and 5 January.
When is Detty December in Nigeria in 2026?
In Nigeria, the peak of Detty December 2026 is 17–31 December in Lagos. Davido plays 17–19 December, Wizkid opens Detty December Fest on 18 December, Rhythm Unplugged is on 21 December, Flytime Fest runs 22–24 December and Young Thug plays on 28 December.
When is Detty December in Ghana in 2026?
In Ghana, Detty December 2026 builds from mid-December to New Year in Accra. AfroFuture's new venue, Future Club, opens on 16 December 2026. AfroFuture is not holding its stadium festival this year, and no 2026 date has been verified for Detty Rave or Afro Nation Ghana.
How long is Detty December?
Detty December lasts about two to three weeks at its peak, from mid-December to early January. Most visitors stay 7 to 14 nights.
What are the Detty December 2027 dates?
Detty December 2027 will fall in December 2027 and early January 2028. No 2027 event dates have been announced. AfroFuture says its Accra festival returns in December 2027.
Can I use a 2025 ticket page for a 2026 event?
No. A 2025 ticket or date belongs to that edition. Check the country, year and event name before you pay.