Welcome to 2026. New year, same Lagos. Some people are already serious about their resolutions; others are still deciding how the year should go. Either way, you’re not late—we gather dey. December might be done, but the Detty energy hasn’t fully cleared yet. We’ve pulled together activities to help you start the year. Scroll through and see what’s worth popping outside.
Friday 2nd January
K1 DE ULTIMATE NEW YEAR FEST | CONCERT
It’s the 5th anniversary of the K1 De Ultimate New Year concert, and it’s promising to be the biggest one yet. So get ready for a night of Fuji and an OG showing us he’s still got it!
Time: 10:00 PM
Venue: Queens Park Event Centre, Lagos
Entry: N50,000
Ticket:
GAMELAND: KARAOKE AND GAMES NIGHT | KARAOKE & GAMES
Looking for something simple and exciting to kick off the year? Then maybe karaoke and games night might be the perfect activity for you. So get you some fun!
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Gameland, The Lekki Coliseum
Entry: N10,000
Ticket: Buy at the gate
Saturday 3rd January
NEW YEAR PARTY | BOAT CRUISE
Kick off the New Year celebration with a boat cruise and party vibes all wrapped into one experience. And you’ll still be back in your bed for the night, soft and simple, no gra gra.
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Marina, Lagos
Entry: Singles N35,000; Couples N60,000
Ticket: Call 09082832195
ASCENSION | RAVE
For ravers and house heads, kick off the new year with some exciting electronic music. And all this while on a cruise of the Lagos Lagoon from sundown to sunrise. A perfect transition from Detty December.
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: Cosmetic Currents. Falomo, Ikoyi
Entry: N12,000
Ticket:
TAMBA | RAVE
After a very successful and rave-filled December, Ifeme C.S. is back again this new year with Tamba; as always, it’s going to be filled with rave baddies and cool kids of the city. So get ready for a steamy, energy-filled night to kick off the year.
Time: 10:00 PM
Venue: The Vault Social House, 9A Oko Awo Street, Victoria Island.
Entry: N7,660
Ticket:
Sunday 4th January
APALA DISCO NIGHT | LIVE SHOW
A night of old-school Apala fused with the Afrobeats swagger we all know and love. It’s a generational crossover with acts like DJ Tunez, Musiliu Haruna Ishola, Terry Apala, Broda Shaggi, and other special guests. Be advised, there’s a no-table, no-entry policy.
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: La Madison Place, Lagos
Entry: Table RSVP (text “APALA DISCO NIGHT” to 08136731360)
DAYBREEZE: Y2K NOLLY PARTY | ROOFTOP PARTY
To close off the Detty December activities for 2025, this is the finale from the biggest rooftop festival in the country, so let’s finish up. No carryovers allowed.
Time: 2:00 PM
Venue: The Wings Tower, 17A Ozumba Mbadiwe Ave, Eti-Osa.
Entry: N10,000
Ticket:
