Wizkid will headline the opening concert of Detty December Fest 2026 when the 13-day festival returns to Lagos, Nigeria from 18 to 30 December.
The Nigerian Afrobeats star is the first confirmed act for the Grand Opening Concert on 18 December, set for the Detty Festival Stage. Organisers are adding a second stage this year, with more artist announcements expected in the coming months.
Debut attendance and stage expansion
The festival’s first edition drew more than 40 000 attendees to Ilubirin. Performers included:
- Busta Rhymes
- Gunna
- Tiwa Savage
- Shenseea
- Juma Jux
- Diamond Platnumz
- Wande Coal
- Phyno
- Fave
- Young Jonn
- Qing Madi
- Ice Prince
The 2026 edition will feature two stages: the Detty Festival Stage for headline performances, and the Detty Pulse Stage, which will run across the 13-day programme with nightlife, cultural programming and emerging-artist performances.
Quote and economic context
“Last year proved there was a real appetite for a festival of this scale in Lagos,” Deola Art Alade, co-founder and group CEO of The 360Co, said. “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.”
The festival sits within the wider Detty December period, a major cultural and economic season in Lagos. A report from MO Africa Company, The Economics of Euphoria: Lagos’ Detty December 2025, estimated that the 2025 season generated ₦396.5 billion (about $291 million) in consumer spending across Lagos and drew visitors from Nigeria and the diaspora.
The Federal Government has also set up a Presidential Task Force to coordinate aviation, tourism, security and electricity during the December influx.
2026 programme and production
Detty December Fest 2026 will include concerts, DJ-led events, emerging-artist showcases, food and lifestyle activations, brand experiences and family-oriented attractions. Planned elements include:
- Christmas Grotto
- Gen Z Republik
- Pop-up markets
The festival is produced by Livespot, which has previously organised major live entertainment events in Africa, including Cardi B’s first performances in Nigeria and Ghana.
