Concerts to attend in Lagos for Detty December 2026

Here are concerts in Lagos fans and music lovers can attend to this Detty December 2026 which kicks off earlier than many expected.

Lagos is gearing up for another exciting Detty December as Nigerian and international music stars prepare to take over the city with a series of concerts, music festivals and live performances throughout December 2026.

With thousands of music lovers expected to travel to Nigeria for the festive season, this year's entertainment calendar is shaping up to be particularly busy, featuring performances from some of the biggest names in Afrobeats, hip-hop and R&B.

From Wizkid's appearance at Detty December Fest and Davido's three-night residency to BNXN's headline concert, Adekunle Gold's orchestral experience and Flytime Promotions' international lineup, there is plenty to look forward to.

Here is a breakdown of some of the major concerts scheduled to take place in Lagos in December 2026, including their dates, venues and announced performers.

ÀLÓ: Once Upon a Song – December 13

Kicking off the major live music events on the calendar is the third edition of ÀLÓ, titled Once Upon a Song, scheduled for December 13 at Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan.

The event will celebrate African folk music, indigenous sounds, storytelling and cultural heritage through live musical performances and traditional storytelling.

Scheduled to begin at 7 PM, the concert will provide a platform for celebrating African musical heritage. The organisers are yet to publish the complete list of performing artistes.

Davido's ORIADÉ: The Residency – December 17–19

Davido will headline a three-night concert experience titled ORIADÉ: The Residency at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Theatre, in Iganmu.

Scheduled to run from December 17 to 19, the residency will celebrate 15 years of the singer's musical journey, bringing together songs from his extensive catalogue and music from his Oriadé project.

The three-night experience is expected to be one of the biggest Nigerian-led concerts of the festive season, giving fans an opportunity to celebrate the singer's contribution to Afrobeats.

Wizkid at Detty December Fest – December 18

Wizkid is set to headline the opening concert of Detty December Fest on December 18.

The Grammy-winning Afrobeats superstar will lead the opening night of the festival, which is scheduled to run until December 30.

Organised by Livespot360, the festival will feature a mixture of concerts, nightlife, food, fashion and cultural experiences, with multiple performance stages expected to accommodate established and emerging performers.

Wizkid's appearance is expected to be one of the major highlights of the opening weekend.

ICONIQ FEST – December 19–23

One of the biggest additions to Lagos' December concert calendar is ICONIQ FEST, a five-day music festival featuring individual headline concerts from five Nigerian music stars.

Scheduled to take place at The Lekki Coliseum, the festival will feature BNXN, FOLA, Oxlade, Ruger and Mr P across five consecutive nights.

The programme begins on December 19 with BNXN's Still In Charge concert, followed by FOLA's Cloud 9 on December 20.

Oxlade will take over on December 21 with Plug The Ox, while Ruger is scheduled to headline the fourth night on December 22 with his BlownBoy experience.

The festival will conclude on December 23 with Mr P's The OG Thank You Concert.

ICONIQ FEST is expected to provide a platform for the five artistes to deliver individual headline experiences rather than a conventional festival lineup.

According to the published event announcement, general admission is available through registration, with VIP and table reservations also advertised.

Brandy's House of R&B – December 20

American R&B superstar Brandy will headline Flytime Promotions' House of R&B concert on December 20 at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island.

The Grammy-winning singer, widely celebrated for her contributions to contemporary R&B, will lead the event as Flytime begins its annual December concert programme.

Brandy's appearance adds another major international name to Lagos' festive entertainment calendar.

Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged – December 21

The international music lineup continues on December 21 with Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged at the Eko Convention Centre.

American rapper Lil Baby and R&B singer Kehlani are among the announced performers, alongside American rapper and television personality Yung Miami.

The concert will mark Kehlani's first live performance in Nigeria, adding another major international appearance to the December calendar.

The event is expected to attract fans of hip-hop and contemporary R&B, bringing together three American music personalities for one night.

ELITE FEST – December 21

Also scheduled for December 21 is ELITE FEST 2026, an Afrobeats festival organised by The Elite Collective.

The one-day event will take place at Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, with activities scheduled to begin at 4 PM.

Although the organisers have confirmed BNXN as one of its headline acts, the date and venue, the full list of performing artistes has yet to be announced.

Flytime Fest – December 22–24

Flytime Promotions will continue its December concert programme with Flytime Fest, powered by Coca-Cola, running from December 22 to 24 at the Eko Convention Centre.

American rappers Latto, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie and Sexyy Red have been announced for the opening day, December 22.

The festival is expected to feature additional local and international performers across its three-day programme, with more names anticipated for December 23 and 24.

AfroJazz Fest: To the Roots – December 23

AfroJazz Fest returns to Lagos on December 23 with its 2026 edition, titled To the Roots.

Scheduled to take place at Amore Gardens, Lekki, the festival will celebrate African musical heritage through a combination of jazz expression, indigenous sounds and contemporary African music.

The Cavemen and Lagbaja feature in the festival's artist-reveal section, with further announcements expected as the organisers finalise the programme.

Adekunle Gold's The Greatest Showman – December 26

Adekunle Gold will headline the second edition of The Greatest Showman on December 26 at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly the National Theatre, in Iganmu.

Scheduled to run from 6 PM to 11 PM, the concert will feature the singer alongside the MUSON Orchestra and The 79th Element.

The event will adopt an orchestral presentation, bringing Adekunle Gold's music to life through a live musical arrangement. It will also feature a black-tie dress code, giving the concert a more theatrical and formal experience.

Victony's The Bonfire Experience – December 26

Victony is also scheduled to bring his The Bonfire Experience to Lagos on December 26 as part of a multi-city concert programme.

The experience is designed to bring fans closer to the singer through an intimate live music setting.

The Lagos performance follows previously advertised dates in Abuja on December 4 and Port Harcourt on December 5.

However, the Lagos venue remains subject to confirmation from the organisers.

Other December Concerts and Live Music Events

Beyond the major headline concerts, several other live music events have been listed for Lagos throughout the festive period.

These include Waje's The Unexpected Christmas, scheduled for December 20 at the National Theatre, and SPINALL's Èkó Groove, also listed for December 20 at the J. Randle Centre.

Juma Jux is also listed for a December 18 performance at Ilubirin, while Laolu Gbenjo's Gratitude Concert 2026 is scheduled for December 28 at The Podium, Lekki.

Additionally, Snazzyrogue's L!ve Forever 26 has been listed for December 28 at Landmark Centre.

Some of these additional listings require further confirmation of their full programmes and ticketing details.

A Busy Detty December for Lagos

With concerts spread across different parts of the city, December 2026 is shaping up to be another major period for Lagos' live music and entertainment industry.

The combination of Nigerian headline performances from Davido, Wizkid, BNXN, FOLA, Oxlade, Ruger, Mr P, Adekunle Gold and Victony, alongside international appearances from Brandy, Lil Baby, Kehlani, Yung Miami, Latto, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie and Sexyy Red, reflects the growing appeal of Lagos as a destination for festive-season entertainment.

With several organisers still expected to announce additional performers and event details, the December concert calendar could become even more extensive in the coming weeks.

For music lovers planning to spend the festive season in Lagos, there will be plenty of live performances and musical experiences to choose from.

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