“Detty December” is a term that describes the last month of the year when everyone lets loose and parties hard. Although the term is popularly used in Nigeria, it has spread worldwide. To detty yourself in December means to have fun/a good time.
Here is a list of the major fun events happening in the country this December:
- AFRICA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL (FRIDAY, DEC. 2): This year’s edition of the Africa International Music Festival is taking place at the La Campagne Tropicana, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria on the 2nd of December and promises to be a super fun event.
- BOARDROOM APARTMENTS GAMES NIGHT (EVERY FRIDAY IN DECEMBER): Every Friday throughout this December, you and your Detty December crew can enjoy a funfilled game night at BOARDROOM APARTMENTS, IKATE, LAGOS.
- LYNKUP WITH JAMESON – THE REUNION (FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2):
- LOCATION: THE STABLE CENTER, BODE THOMAS, LAGOS.
- THE EXPERIENCE 17 (FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2)
- LOCATION: TAFAWA BALEWA SQUARE, LAGOS.
- SILENT DISCO PARTY WITH HOUSE OF ONI (SATURDAY, DEC. 3)
- LOCATION: PAPIEE’S MEATRO, LAGOS.
- AFRO YOUTH FIESTA (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3):
- LOCATION: THE CEDAR CENTRE, LAGOS.
- ESCAPE 2.0 URBAN CAMPING EDITION (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3)
- LOCATION: BROOK GARDEN & EVENTS CENTRE, ABUJA.
- OWAMBE PARTY WITH YELLOWLYFE (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3)
- LOCATION: POPCENTRAL TV, THE ROCK DRIVE, LAGOS.
- VERY SINGLE LAGOSIANS (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3)
- LOCATION: LANDMARK BEACH, LAGOS.
- STROBRIE OPEN PAINT SESSION (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3)
- LOCATION: STROBRIE CAFE, ABUJA.
- MAGIC ON THE BEACH (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3)
- LOCATION: LAGOS.
- FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3)
- LOCATION: GWARINPA, ABUJA.
- THE MOVEL EXPERIENCE: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3)
- LOCATION: TRANS AMUSEMENT PARK, IBADAN.
- OYINKANADE PASTA PARTY @EDEN (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3)
- LOCATION: EDEN, BODIJA, IBADAN.
- 234RNB LIVE @THE ALTHOME (SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4)
- LOCATION: HIS DULCE, LAGOS.
- TIME OUT WITH TENNIE 5.0 (SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4)
- LOCATION: MERA MERA BEACH HOUSE, LAGOS.
- AFRO VIBES LIVE WITH YEMI ALADE (SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4)
- LOCATION: BATURE BREWERY, LAGOS
- GAMESFEST (SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4)
- LOCATION: BAYWATER PARK, LEKKI, LAGOS
- FUJI VIBRATIONS 2022 (THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8)
- LOCATION: MURI OKUNOLA PARK, LAGOS
- IITA IBADAN STAYCATION @HAPPYORANGE (FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11)
- LOCATION: IITA, IBADAN
- WIZKID LIVE IN ACCRA (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10)
- LOCATION: ACCRA SPORTS STADIUM, GHANA
- FIRE & SAND (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10)
- LOCATION: THE GOOD BEACH, LAGOS. (LINK TO PURCHASE TICKET)
- K-FEST (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10)
- LOCATION: 10 DEGREES EVENT CENTRE, LAGOS.
- CLOUT TALK CONCERT (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10)
- LOCATION: EKO ATLANTIC ENERGY CITY, LAGOS
- MOVIE IN THE PARK EXPERIENCE BEACH EDITION (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10)
- LOCATION: LANDMARK BEACH, LAGOS.
- ABUJA BOLE FESTIVAL (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10)
- LOCATION: ABUJA
- JOHNNY’S ROOM LIVE 4 ABUJA EDITION (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10)
- LOCATION: JABI BOAT CLUB, ABUJA
- THE CAVEMEN LIVE IN IBADAN (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10)
- LOCATION: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF UNITY, IBADAN
- PULSE FIESTA 2022 (SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11)
- LOCATION: LANDMARK BEACH, LAGOS
- KIZZ DANIEL LIVE IN CONCERT (SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11)
- LOCATION: TRANSCORP HILTON, ABUJA
- FLUTTERWAVE TRADE FAIR 3.0 (SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11)
- LOCATION: LANDMARK EVENT CENTRE, LAGOS
- LIVESPOT X FESTIVAL (SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18)
- LOCATION: LIVESPOT ENTERTARIUM, LAGOS
- REVS AND RUNWAY 2022 (INTENSE) – MOTORSPORT AND FASHION (SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11)
- LOCATION: TAFAWA BALEWA SQUARE, LAGOS
- FANTASIA 2022 (SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11)
- LOCATION: NORTHGATE ARENA, 308 IKORODU ROAD, ANTHONY VILLAGE., LAGOS.
- KOFFI THA GURU: UNORTHODOX (SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11)
- LOCATION: TERRA KULTURE, LAGOS
- PAINT & SIP (SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11)
- LOCATION: EDEN, BODIJA,IBADAN
- LIVESPOT X FESTIVAL – MAVIN (FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16)
- LOCATION: LIVESPOT ENTERTARIUM, LAGOS
- ISL FEST (FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16)
- LOCATION: WONDERLAND LAGOS, EKO ATLANTIC ENERGY CITY, LAGOS
- THE UNOFFICIAL CHRISTMAS PARTY (FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16)
- LOCATION: BALMORAL CONVENTION CENTRE, LAGOS
- AMAPIANO VS AFROBEATS SOUND CLASH (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17)
- LOCATION: BAYROOT BARS & LOUNGE, LANDMARK TOWERS
- MOVIE IN THE PARK EXPERIENCE LIVE IN IBADAN (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17)
- LOCATION: AGODI GARDENS, IBADAN
- VERTICAL RAVE (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17)
- LOCATION: BOX MALL BEACH, LAGOS
- KIZZ DANIEL LIVE IN LAGOS (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17)
- LOCATION: EKO CONVENTION CENTRE
- FAAJI-THE OWAMBE- THEMED PARTY (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17)
- LOCATION: LAGOS (MAINLAND)
- TEMS LIVE IN CONCERT ABUJA (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17)
- LOCATION: TRANSCORP HILTON, ABUJA
- ADEKUNLE GOLD LIVE IN LAGOS: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN CONCERT (SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18)
- LOCATION: EKO CONVENTION CENTRE
- RAVE ON THE BEACH (SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18)
- LOCATION: KODO BEACH HOUSE, LAGOS
- AGBAYA LINKUP 2.0 (SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18)
- LOCATION: MEADOW HALL, LAGOS
- STREET SOUK 2022 (SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18- MONDAY, DECEMBER 19)
- LOCATION: HARBOUR POINT, LAGOS
- THE CAVEMEN LIVE IN ABUJA (TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20)
- LOCATION: SOHO 24 SPORT PARK, ABUJA
- OUTLAW VILLE LAGOS (DEC. 20): Thanks to his Outlaws (Victony fans), Victony has had a mega year that included dropping massive EPs that have spurned multiple hits and collaborating with some of the biggest names in the industry including Burna Boy, Wande Coal, and MayourKun. It is only natural that his first headline concert is in Lagos.
Outlaw Ville will be taking place on the 20th of December in Lagos. Tickets are already on sale and regular tickets are going for #20,000.
- FLYTIME FEST – PEPSI RHYTHM UNPLUGGED (DEC. 21): Rhythm Unplugged is one of the biggest shows on the continent. The show has been going on for 18 years and has seen some of the biggest local and international acts entertain the people. These years promise to be even more exciting as the lineup includes some of the biggest names in the industry.
This year’s edition of Rhythm Unplugged will be headlined by iconic RnB act Craig David. Other top performers of the day include Adekunle Gold, BNXN, Victony, Pheelz, WandeCoal, MayourKun, Teni, Reekado Banks, Guchi, Behani, LOVN, Raebel, and many more incredible acts.
- LOCATION: EKO CONVENTION CENTRE, LAGOS
- COLOURS FEST 2.0 (WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21)
- LOCATION: SOHO 24 SPORTS PARK, ABUJA ROWE PARK, LAGOS
- LAGOS2LONDON HARDROCK CAFE (THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22)
- LOCATION: HARDROCK CAFE, LAGOS
- FLYTIME FESTIVAL – ASAKE {MR MONEY WITH THE VIBES CONCERT (DEC. 22)}: 2022 Breakout star and one of the hottest artists in the world this year is Asake. Mr. Money has been spreading his vibes and touring the world with his music. He is bringing this vibe to Lagos this December.
Asake will be performing at the Eko Convention Center on the 22nd of October, 2022. Regular tickets are going for 70,000 Naira.
- THE CAVEMEN LIVE IN LAGOS (FRIDAY, DECEMBER, 23)
- LOCATION – LANDMARK BEACH, LAGOS.
- LADY DONLI AND THE LAGOS PANIC LIVE (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24)
- LOCATION – LAGOS
- FLYTIME FESTIVAL – STARBOY LIVE (DEC. 24): One of many shows the biggest bird will be headlining in Lagos this year. Africa’s biggest music star will be performing at the Eko Convention Center on the 24th of December, 2022. There are few artists that can get fans out to a concert on Christmas eve and Popsy tops that list.
Wizkid will be shutting down Eko Hotel on the 24th of December and there is no party like a Lagos party.
- YUMI FESTIVAL (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24)
- LOCATION: MURI OKUNOLA PARK, LAGOS
- ISLAND BLOCK PARTY (DEC. 26): Our favorite block party is organizing a RED CHRISTMAS PARTY this December. If you’ve ever been to a block party then you know Lagos block parties are unlimited fun.
This Boxing Day, the Island Block Party is shutting down Lagos Island with its Red Christmas Party. It is going to be a cinema !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- KCEE THANKSGIVING FESTIVAL (DECEMBER 28)
- LOCATION – EKO CONVENTION CENTRE, LAGOS
- EKO4SHOW (DEC. 29): Stacked December by Toro Entertainment has all the makings of a legendary detty December. Nothing seems more fun and entertaining than vibing on the beach with some of the legends that paved the way for the new music stars we listen to. Eko4Show is taking concertgoers on a journey through the 1990s and 2000s era with a legendary lineup of some of the most iconic superstars to ever rock the stage including Awilo, 2BABA, D’Banj, 9ICE, Daddy Showkey, Femi Kuti, DR. Sid, MI, Ice Prince, Jesse Jags, Bracket, Durella, Cobhams, Omawunmi, Waje and many more.
Classic tickets are going for 30,000 Naira. Eko4Show will be happening at the La Campagne Tropicana, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria on the 29th of December and promises to be a super fun event.
- BLACKOUT LAGOS – DJ TUNEZ & FRIENDS (THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29)
- LOCATION: HARDROCK CAFE, LAGOS
- VIBES ON THE BEACH WITH BIG WIZ (DEC. 30): Global superstar and King of Afrobeats Wizkid is bringing the party to his home turf with “Vibes on the beach with Big Wiz”. On the 30th of December, Wizkid FC and other music fans will get a chance to party with the biggest music star on this side of the world.
Many Nigerians wait till the last minute to cop tickets so the organizers have put out early bird tickets which are selling fast for #30,000. This is an opportunity for fans to cop tickets earlier. The event is going to take place at La Campagne Tropicana, Victoria Island, Lagos.
- THE DJ RAVE (DEC. 31): The DJ Rave is a crossover party for those that want to end the year with premier fun and start 2023 on a high. The lineup for this event is bonkers and include some of the biggest DJ in the game. Honestly, is there a better way to end the year than vibing on the beach with quality music from top DJs??
Classic tickets are going for 30,000 Naira. The DJ Rave will be happening at the La Campagne Tropicana, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria on the 29th of December and promises to be a super fun event.