Lagos is preparing for another busy festive season as Nigerian and international music stars get ready to headline concerts, music festivals and live performances across the city in December. The events will feature major names in Afrobeats, hip-hop, gospel and R&B, attracting music lovers, including Nigerians returning from abroad for the annual Detty December celebrations.
From Wizkid and Davido to Asake, Brandy and Olamide, several artistes are scheduled to perform at different venues across Lagos, with activities beginning in the first week of December and continuing through the Christmas period. Here are some of the major events scheduled for the festive season.
Shoday Experience, December 6
Singer Shoday is scheduled to perform at the Shoday Experience on December 6 at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Lagos.
ÀLÓ: Once Upon a Song, December 13
The third edition of ÀLÓ, themed “Once Upon a Song”, will take place on December 13 at Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan. The event will celebrate African folk music, indigenous sounds, storytelling and cultural heritage through live performances.
Davido’s ORIADÉ: The Residency, December 17–19
Afrobeats star Davido will headline a three-night concert tagged ORIADÉ: The Residency at the National Theatre, Lagos, from December 17 to 19. The event will celebrate his musical journey and give fans an opportunity to experience his music catalogue across three nights.
Wizkid at Detty December Fest, December 18 Grammy-winning singer Wizkid will headline the opening concert of Detty December Fest on December 18 at the Detty December Village, Lagos. Organized by Livespot360, the festival will run from December 18 to 30, featuring 13 days of music, culture and entertainment across two stages.
YBNL: The Reunion, December 18
Rapper Olamide will bring together artistes associated with his record label, YBNL Nation, for a reunion concert at Future Fest on December 18. Scheduled for Oasis Ground, Coastal Road, Victoria Island, the event will feature Adekunle Gold, Fireboy DML, Lil Kesh, Young Jonn, music producer Pheelz and DJ Enimoney.
OhEmGee Faaji Friday 9.0, December 18
Nigerian content creator and gospel entertainer EmmaOMG will host the ninth edition of OhEmGee Faaji Friday on December 18 at Daystar Christian Centre, Ikeja. The event, themed “The Fruitful Harvest Celebration”, will feature gospel music, traditional praise and cultural entertainment.
ICONIQ FEST, December 19–23
ICONIQ FEST will bring several Nigerian artistes to the Lekki Coliseum for five consecutive nights of performances.
The announced line-up includes BNXN on December 19, FOLA on December 20, Oxlade on December 21, Ruger on December 22 and Mr P on December 23.
Brandy at Flytime’s House of R&B, December 20
American singer Brandy is billed to headline Flytime Promotions’ House of R&B on December 20 at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island.
Asake’s M$NEY in Lagos, December 20
Afrobeats singer Asake will headline a concert tagged M$NEY in Lagos on December 20 at Oasis Ground, Coastal Road, Victoria Island.
The performance will form part of Future Fest 2026 and is expected to be one of the festival’s major attractions.
Waje’s The Unexpected Christmas, December 20
Singer Waje is scheduled to host The Unexpected Christmas on December 20 at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Lagos.
SPINALL’s Èkó Groove, December 20
Nigerian disc jockey SPINALL will host Èkó Groove on December 20 at the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Lagos Island.
Blaqbonez at Elite Fest, December 21
Rapper Blaqbonez is scheduled to perform at Elite Fest 2026 on December 21 at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Lagos.
Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged, December 21
American rapper Lil Baby, R&B singer Kehlani and rapper Yung Miami are among the artistes billed to perform at Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged on December 21 at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island. The event is part of Flytime Promotions’ annual December entertainment programme. It will also mark Kehlani’s first live performance in Nigeria.
Flytime Fest, December 22–24
Flytime Promotions will hold its annual Flytime Fest from December 22 to 24 at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island. American rappers Latto, Sexyy Red and A Boogie wit da Hoodie are among the international artistes announced for this year’s edition.
AfroJazz Fest: To the Roots, December 23
The 2026 edition of AfroJazz Fest, themed “To the Roots”, will take place on December 23 at Amore Gardens, Lekki. The festival will feature Nigerian music group The Cavemen and veteran musician Lagbaja, celebrating African musical heritage through jazz, indigenous sounds and contemporary music.
DJ Tunez and Friends, December 24
Disc jockey DJ Tunez is scheduled to host a Christmas Eve performance in Lagos on December 24 as part of the Detty December celebrations.
Adekunle Gold’s The Greatest Showman, December 26
Singer Adekunle Gold will return to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly the National Theatre, on December 26 for the second edition of his concert, The Greatest Showman. The performance will feature the MUSON Orchestra and his band, The 79th Element, in an orchestral presentation of his music.
Lagos is preparing for a busy December entertainment season, with Nigerian and international artistes scheduled to perform at several concerts and festivals. The events will cover different music genres and venues, making the city a major destination for festive-season entertainment.
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