Wizkid to Headline Detty December Fest 2026 as Lagos’ Premier End-of-Year Music Festival Returns with Expanded
Two-Stage Experience
Following a debut that drew more than 40,000 people, Detty December Fest returns from 18–30 December with Wizkid opening the festival and tickets now on sale.
Detty December Fest, one of Africa’s fastest-growing live music festivals, will return to Lagos from 18–30 December 2026, with Wizkid announced as the first confirmed headliner, while unveiling an expanded two-stage festival experience.
The announcement follows a landmark inaugural edition that attracted more than 40,000 festival goers to Ilubirin, bringing together global and African music stars including Busta Rhymes, Gunna, Tiwa Savage, Shenseea, Diamond Platnumz, Phyno, Wande Coal, Fave, Young Jonn, Qing Madi, Ice Prince, Juma Jux and more. In its first year, Detty December Fest established itself as one of the defining moments of Lagos’ festive calendar and a new destination for Africa’s live entertainment experiences.
For an artist whose music has taken Afrobeats to audiences around the world, Wizkid opening Detty December Fest is a fitting homecoming, returning to the city that shaped his sound at a time when Lagos has become one of the world’s defining cultural destinations each December. His announcement as the festival’s first confirmed headliner signals the scale of this year’s edition, with additional artists to be revealed in the coming months.
The festival returns at a time when Detty December, widely referred to as “Africa’s Real Summer,” has evolved into one of the continent’s most significant cultural and economic moments. According to the MO Africa Company Detty December Report, the 2025 season generated an estimated ₦396.5 billion in consumer spending across Lagos and attracted millions of visitors from across Nigeria and the diaspora. The scale of the season also prompted the Federal Government to establish a Presidential Task Force to coordinate aviation, tourism, security and power throughout the festive period.
Building on the momentum of its debut, Detty December Fest 2026 expands into a two-stage festival experience, pairing globally recognised artists with a dedicated platform for the next wave of African talent.
Festival Stage
The festival’s flagship stage, hosting headline performances before more than 40,000 fans, with Wizkid opening this year’s edition.
Pulse Stage
A dedicated platform for next-generation artists, emerging sounds and breakthrough talent, designed to spotlight the performers shaping the future of African music.
Deola Art Alade, Founder and Group CEO of Livespot, said:
“Last year proved there was a real appetite for a festival of this scale in Lagos. This year we’re building on that momentum, not just by growing the festival, but by creating more opportunities for artists, brands and audiences to experience the best of African culture together.”
Darey Art Alade, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Livespot, added:
“African music has never been more influential globally, and we believe our festivals should reflect that ambition.
The introduction of the Pulse Stage is particularly exciting because it gives the next generation of artists a platform to perform alongside some of the biggest names in music. That’s how ecosystems grow.”
Across thirteen days, festivalgoers can expect headline concerts, aerial shows, emerging talent showcases, immersive brand experiences, food and lifestyle activations, nightlife programming, family-friendly attractions including a Christmas Grotto, an ice skating rink and pop-up market stalls, alongside curated experiences celebrating the creativity, energy, and global appeal of Lagos during its most anticipated season.
Livespot360 has spent more than a decade producing some of Africa’s most significant live entertainment moments, including bringing Cardi B to the continent for her first performances in Nigeria and Ghana, while helping establish Lagos as a destination for world-class live experiences. Detty December Fest represents the company’s continued investment in building world-class live experiences with Africa at their centre.
As Lagos prepares to welcome the world once again this December, Detty December Festival returns as one of the defining celebrations of African music, culture and homecoming.
Tickets
Tickets for Detty December Fest 2026 are now on sale.
Visit www.dettydecfest.com to purchase tickets and explore the full festival experience.
About Livespot360
Livespot is an integrated creative company building content, venues, experiences, scenic production and talent pipelines across Africa. Founded by Deola Art Alade and Darey Art Alade, Livespot operates across five connected verticals: Livespot Studios, Livespot Scenic, Livespot Spaces, Livespot
Experiences and Livespot Icons. Its work spans film, television, music and branded content; set, stage and immersive design; creative venues and hospitality infrastructure; festivals and cultural IP; and talent partnerships with brands, productions and platforms. Livespot is home to Entertainment Week Africa, Livespot X Festival, Detty December Fest and Love Like A Movie, among other cultural properties.
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