Lagos city’s signature season of music, performance and cultural celebration grows even larger in 2025 as Livespot360 unveils Detty December Festival, a citywide, multi-stage celebration of music, culture, and nightlife running from 6–31 December 2025 across Lagos.
Branded “Africa’s Real Summer,” the festival offers a month-long immersion of world-class performances, pop-up stage takeovers, day-to-night parties, fashion and culinary experiences, art installations, and citywide cultural activations designed for both homegrown fans and the global diaspora returning for the festive season, staged across two flagship venues: Ilubirin (Ikoyi) and The Livespot Entertainarium (Lekki).
Building on its legacy of world-class programming, Detty December Fest has announced the first wave of headline performers, including Busta Rhymes, Juma Jux, and Bella Shmurda, alongside a rolling calendar of variety shows and themed nights designed to capture the full breadth of Lagos’ holiday energy.
This edition of Detty December Fest is presented with the national endorsement of Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture & the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, who appears in an official festival message acknowledging the event’s role in promoting cultural tourism and showcasing Nigeria’s creative industries to the world.
The Minister’s support underscores the festival’s growing significance as both an economic driver and a cultural export for the country.
“Detty December is regarded as a cultural pilgrimage and creative economy catalyst across Africa. We’re meeting real demand with real infrastructure, turning seasonal footfall into measurable outcomes for hospitality, mobility, retail, and night-time economy,” said Deola Art Alade, Founder & Group CEO, Livespot360.
Across four weeks, audiences can expect headline concerts, cinematic live experiences, intimate club nights and family-friendly programming that reflect the pan-African pulse of the season.
Business and travel press have long recognized the December season in Lagos as a major driver of inbound tourism and cultural exchange. Organizers say the 2025 lineup and expanded format aim to build on that momentum by offering a diverse program that speaks to diasporic communities, international visitors and local festival-goers alike.
Dare Art Alade, Co-founder & Chief Creative Officer, Livespot360, added: “This is a homecoming you can taste, hear, and wear. From culinary to runway to live music, we’re spotlighting the people who shape African style and sound — with space for discovery.”
A Month of Music, Culture, and Nightlife
Detty December’s twin venues set the tone for immersive celebration:
• Ilubirin, Ikoyi (Bourdillon Road) — a waterfront stage and event precinct that will host the festival’s grand opening spectacles and major headline concerts.
• The Livespot Entertarium, Lekki (Oba Elegushi Beach Road) — known for high production values and nightclub-scale programming, the Entertarium will deliver club nights, themed parties and curated sets.
The festival comes alive through four immersive pillars that define the citywide experience:
Music: A pulsating lineup blending Afrobeats, Amapiano, R&B, and Hip-Hop, featuring Africa’s top stars alongside global icons.
Nightlife: From sun-soaked day parties to high-energy midnight raves, with curated brand activations, pop-up stages, and unforgettable experiences across the city.
Culture: Fashion drops, culinary showcases, art installations, and curated film and lifestyle moments reflecting the heart of Lagos’ creative scene.
Community: A homecoming for locals and diaspora visitors alike, offering safe, immersive experiences that connect fans with the people shaping African music and culture.
Food, Fashion, Film & Family: A Full Cultural Plate: Beyond concerts, the fest will host culinary pop-ups, fashion showcases and the festival’s signature variety programming – all designed to expand the “Detty” idea beyond music into a weekend-long cultural experience. A specially curated film series and talks programme will accompany the festival at select dates, creating opportunities for deeper engagement with the creative industries.
There is also a renewed focus on family and education through programmes tailored to younger audiences and cultural learners — signaling the festival’s commitment to inclusion as it scales.
Event Highlights (First Wave Schedule)
We are marking our calendars and immersing ourselves in the magic of Lagos as this constellation brings a month-long celebration of music, culture, and nightlife – the first wave of events promises unforgettable experiences from world-class performances to cinematic spectacles.
Here’s what’s coming up:
- Sat, Dec 6 – Grand Opening Concert (Aerial Show) – Ilubirin, Ikoyi/Bourdillon Road, Lagos
- Sun, Dec 7 – Grand Opening Cinematic Experience – Ilubirin, Ikoyi/Bourdillon Road, Lagos
- Sat, Dec 13 – Bella Shmurda Live – The Livespot Entertarium, Oba Elegushi Beach Road, Lekki
- Sun, Dec 14 – Club X: The Beat Never Sleeps – Oba Elegushi Beach Road, Lekki
- Thu, Dec 18 – Juma Jux Live – Oba Elegushi Beach Road, Lekki
- Fri, Dec 19 – Busta Rhymes Live – Oba Elegushi Beach Road, Lekki
- Sat, Dec 20 – Christmas Like a Movie (Variety Show) – Oba Elegushi Beach Road, Lekki
- Sun, Dec 21 – Detty December Fest: One Night. Infinite Energy – Venue TBC
(Additional artists, surprise guests and more programming will be announced as the festival progresses.)
Detty December Fest Is A Global Celebration
Recognized globally as West Africa’s premier month-long festival circuit, Detty December continues to attract international media coverage and tourists, with Forbes, Condé Nast Traveler, and CNN spotlighting Lagos’ December season as a bucket-list global cultural experience. The festival has consistently demonstrated its ability to drive cultural, economic, and social impact for the city of Lagos.
At the forefront of Africa’s entertainment landscape, Livespot360 has built a reputation for creating unforgettable cultural moments.
The company is the powerhouse behind some of the continent’s most celebrated experiences, including Entertainment Week Africa (EWA), Livespot X Festival (featuring Cardi B, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tems, Tiwa Savage, Rema, Ayra Starr), Love Like A Movie (featuring Kim Kardashian, Ciara, Kelly Rowland), Born In Africa Festival, Club X, and the production of hit shows like The Real Housewives of Lagos and The Voice Nigeria S3.
Livespot360 continues to set the standard in live music, cultural storytelling, and immersive citywide festival experiences.
Music Custodian As Official Media & Storytelling Partner
Music Custodian joins the festival this year as an Official Media & Storytelling Partner, bringing editorial depth and continental cultural intelligence to the event’s coverage. Our partnership will include pre-event editorial features, real-time on-ground storytelling, exclusive interviews and a post-festival “Best of Detty December” roundup — all designed to capture not just the spectacle, but the stories behind the scenes: artists, curators, production teams and the city’s energy.
“As custodians of African musical narratives, we’re proud to document an edition of Detty December that foregrounds cultural exchange, community and creative entrepreneurship,” said Jordan Abiola Bolade, Founder of Music Custodian. “This festival is a reminder that Lagos remains one of the world’s most important cultural circuits — and we’ll be there to tell the story honestly, critically and with pride.”
Tickets for featured nights are available via official festival portals (see dettydecfest.com for ticketing and venue details). Note that certain headline announcements and guest appearances are released on a rolling basis and may carry embargoed details — please check the festival’s official channels for the most current lineup.
Looking ahead, Detty December Fest 2025 promises to be a defining cultural moment in Lagos’ global calendar – one that stitches together legacy performers, new voices, immersive experiences and a national conversation about culture as an engine of growth.
Music Custodian will be on the ground across Ilubirin and the Livespot Entertarium delivering coverage, interviews and moments that matter and as Lagos calls, secure your tickets and don’t miss a second of the fun, energy, and unforgettable memories!
