Pre-Show Concert
Live music, DJs and Lagos party energy before midnight.
The Crown Jewel of Detty December
Lagos is preparing for Africa's most spectacular New Year's Eve celebration — a night of Afrobeats, fireworks, drones, lights, culture and countdown energy over the city of Lagos.
Lagos will be outside! Don't be left out when the city counts down to 2027!!
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The season peaks here
The Grand Finale of Detty December
Every December, Lagos becomes the centre of music, culture, nightlife, fashion, homecoming and celebration.
The Lagos New Year Festival of Light and Fire is the crowning moment of that season — the night that brings the city, the diaspora and the world together for one unforgettable countdown.
Prestige
The Night Lagos Will Be Watching
From returning diaspora guests to Lagos tastemakers, culture leaders, creators, executives, artists and visitors from across the world, this is designed to become the New Year's Eve moment people plan their December around.
Pre-show
Music Before Midnight
Before the sky lights up, the city comes alive.
The pre-show concert will bring Lagos' party spirit to the waterfront, with performances planned from leading Afrobeats artists, DJs and cultural performers as the countdown builds towards midnight.
What to expect
One Night, Six Moments
Drone Light Countdown
Aerial formations, countdown moments and Lagos-themed light displays.
The Midnight Moment
A shared New Year countdown designed to be remembered.
Fireworks Over the Lagoon
A dramatic waterfront display lighting up the Lagos skyline.
Premium Viewing Experiences
From official viewing areas and elevated hospitality experiences to vibrant viewing hubs, choose how you enjoy Lagos’ biggest countdown night.
The After Party
Choose an after-party venue and enjoy the rest of the night celebrating the new year.
The running order
From Detty December to Midnight
Evening
Afrobeats, DJs, culture, food, fashion and Lagos energy.
Late Night
The waterfront builds towards the countdown.
11:50 PM
Drone-light storytelling begins.
Midnight
Fireworks, music, light and the official Lagos New Year moment.
After Midnight
The celebration continues across the city.
Plan your December
Planning Detty December? Make This Your New Year's Eve Plan
Whether you live in Lagos, are flying in for December, or are returning home from abroad, this is the night to build your trip around.
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Official Announcements Coming Soon
Artist line-up, viewing areas, hospitality packages, travel guidance and safety information will be released through official event channels as planning progresses.