If Lagos nightlife were a religion, these raves would be the holy grounds. From gritty warehouses on the Mainland to breezy rooftops in VI, the city’s alternative party scene is pulsing with house, techno, Afro-infusions, and sweaty, no-judgment energy. Whether you’re a house purist or just looking to dance off the week’s chaos, this is for you. Come correct, or don’t come at all.
Mainland House – Yaba (Lagos Mainland)
A monthly rave that feels like your cousin’s house party—if your cousin had warehouse-sized speakers and a crowd of Gen Z house lovers. Expect a mixed bag of genres, from deep house to alté remixes, all wrapped in raw Mainland energy.
Element House – Livespot Entertarium (Lekki)
This is the OG of the Lagos house music scene. Powered by Spektrum Entertainment and hosted at Livespot’s slick warehouse club, Element House blends Afro-tech, deep house, and international guest DJs with Lagos flavor. The crowd? Millennials and Gen Z, dressed to sweat and stun.
Sweat It Out – Varies (Lekki/VI)
If the name didn’t clue you in: this isn’t for the faint-hearted. Think: 300+ ravers losing it to Afrohouse, techno, and all things bassy. Always sold out. Always sweaty. Always iconic.
Group Therapy – La Madison & Secret Warehouses (Lekki)
House heads, techno purists, and the spiritually unhinged, all are welcome. Curated by DJ Aniko, Group Therapy is a no-ego zone for electronic music lovers. Genres range from gqom to disco and techno; the crowd is as diverse as the setlists.
Sunday Service – Lighthouse Bar (Lekki)
This bi-monthly day rave by DJ Déjì is a sunset-to-night jam that feels more like a seaside sermon. Afrohouse, tech-house, and soulful amapiano carry the congregation. Millennials pull up and catch good vibes.
Rooftop House – LIIT Social House (Lekki)
Hosted on open-air rooftops like LIIT Social House, this rave is pure Lagos glam with underground spirit. Think: great vibes, wind in your hair, and a mixed crowd two-stepping under the stars.
Monochroma – Spice Route (VI)
All-night dancing. Afrohouse and deep-house dominate here, curated by DJs who know how to build a set like a movie. The vibe is fashion-forward and feral, where the music’s spiritual and the crowd’s wild.
Tamba – Vault Social House (VI, Monthly)
A fever dream of a party. Tamba comes dressed in theme, dripping in art direction, and sounding like an afrohouse jungle. Held monthly at places like Vault Social House, it’s where Lagos’ fashion heads and rave kids go to dance, pose, and possibly levitate.
Raveolution – Varies (Beach/Warehouse)
A high-voltage house and techno rave that moves like a secret society. Curated by DJ SoundsofAce, the crowd is a glorious mix of sweaty excitement. Come for the sonic revival, stay for the community.
RaveOween – Engine Room (Lekki)
No phones. No judgement. Just people being their most expressive selves, intense energy, and a dance floor that could raise the dead. RaveOween is Lagos’ official house music freakout, where the rules disappear and the music hits just right.
House Arrest – The House Lagos / Mania House (VI)
Curated by Sigag Lauren (with co-founders Jamie Black and Calix of the Naija House Mafia), House Arrest is a sonic jailbreak—no cap. Hosted in spots like The House Lagos or converted spaces like Mania House, it’s all Afrohouse, edgy tech, and that locked-in crowd that knows every drop. Expect playful themes, thumping sets, and a real sense of a rave family.
