Starboy Wizkid is officially locked in to headline the Grand Opening Concert of Detty December Fest 2026 on Friday, December 18, as the popular festival returns to Lagos bigger and better!
Following a massive debut edition that pulled over 40,000 festivalgoers to Ilubirin, this year’s edition is taking things up a notch with a 13-day marathon running from December 18 to 30, 2026.
What to Expect This Year: Two Stages, 13 Days of Energy
Building on the success of its first year—which featured global and local heavyweights like Busta Rhymes, Gunna, Tiwa Savage, Shenseea, Wande Coal, Phyno, Diamond Platnumz, and Young Jonn—the 2026 festival is introducing a brand-new two-stage setup:
Detty Festival Stage: The main hub for major headline performances, kicked off by Big Wiz himself on Day 1.
Detty Pulse Stage: The daily engine room featuring non-stop nightlife, cultural nights, and a spotlight platform where emerging African talent will share the space with industry giants.
Alongside music performances, the 13-day festival will feature aerial shows, brand activations, food markets, DJ sets, nightlife experiences, and family-friendly zones like the Christmas Grotto and Gen Z Republik.
Lagos Detty December: The Big Picture
The announcement comes as Lagos continues to solidify its spot as Africa’s ultimate festive destination. According to The Economics of Euphoria report by MO Africa Company, Detty December 2025 generated an estimated ₦396.5 billion in consumer spending across Lagos, attracting millions from across Nigeria and the diaspora—prompting the Federal Government to set up a Presidential Task Force to manage aviation, tourism, security, and power for the season.
Speaking on the 2026 return, Deola Art Alade, Founder and Group CEO of The 360Co, 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… Thirteen days, one festival: this is December, done properly.”
Co-Founder and CCO Dare Art Alade emphasized the vision behind the new setup:
“African music has never been more influential globally… The Detty Pulse Stage is what keeps the festival alive across all thirteen days, and what excites me most is that it also puts the next generation of artistes on the same site as some of the biggest names in music.”
Ticket Information
Tickets and festival passes for Detty December Fest 2026 are already on sale online via www.dettydecfest.com (powered by DOT Tix). Both multi-day passes and single-night tickets for specific shows are available.
