The final weeks of 2025 are set to deliver an unprecedented sonic spectacle across Nigeria. This year marks a significant shift in the festive season's entertainment landscape, with major artists breaking out of the traditional Lagos bubble to perform in cities like Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Enugu. From stadium mega-shows to intimate orchestral performances, the schedule is a relentless gauntlet of must-see events.
The Stadium Giants and National Tours
The season's biggest spectacles are headlined by Afrobeats' top-tier stars. Davido will bring his massive '5ive Alive Tour' to a grand close on Christmas Day, December 25, at the Flytime Fest in Lagos's Eko Convention Centre. Tickets for this finale are priced around ₦250,000.
On Sunday, December 28, Wizkid hosts his dedicated 'Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) Experience' at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos. As 2025's most-streamed Nigerian artist, his show offers tickets from ₦50,000 for the Wizkid FC section to ₦150,000 for the Golden Circle.
Asake also claims a prime spot with 'The Mr. Money African Tour' on Christmas Eve, December 24, at the Eko Convention Centre, with tickets at ₦300,000.
The Festival Circuit and Multi-Artist Events
Lagos's Landmark Event Centre becomes a hub for the ICONIQ Fest 2025. The series kicks off with Chike's 'Detty Love' concert on December 18, followed by BNXN's 'The Captain Experience' on December 19, and Shallipopi's 'Plutomania Live' on December 20. Ticket tiers range from ₦50,000 Regular to ₦5,000,000 Gold Tables.
The prestigious Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged on December 21 at the Eko Convention Centre features a major UK-Nigeria link-up, headlined by Rema and UK rapper Central Cee. General admission starts at ₦250,000, with VIP tables reaching up to ₦15,000,000.
For alternative vibes, the Palmwine Music Festival by Show Dem Camp returns to The Fidelity Ground in Lagos on December 21, with tickets from ₦25,000.
Intimate Shows and Specialised Performances
Adekunle Gold presents two distinct events. He joins J Hus and Fave at the Music City Festival in Lekki on December 20. Then, on Boxing Day, December 26, he stages 'Fuji Live In Lagos' with a 55-piece orchestra at the National Theatre, a performance touted as a cultural landmark.
Skepta's homecoming, hosted by Odumodublvck, takes place at Eagles Square in Abuja on December 18. Olamide headlines his own night at Flytime Fest on December 23 at the Eko Convention Centre.
Other notable concerts include Kizz Daniel on December 27 at Eko Hotel, Fireboy DML on December 28 at the same venue, and Flavour opening the Flytime Fest on December 22. The Cavemen have both a festival appearance on December 19 and a solo homecoming on December 27 at The Fidelity Ground.
Victony's 'The Bonfire Experience' is set for December 21 at Glitz Event Centre, while emerging soul singer Ṣẹwà holds an intimate showcase on December 20 at Bature Brewery. The Dapper Live: Trench Symphony on December 16 blends street-pop and Fuji with a live orchestra.
Closing the season on a high note, DJ Tunez will host 'The Black Out Rave Lagos' on Boxing Day, December 26, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island.
This decentralised and packed schedule confirms that Nigeria's end-of-year entertainment scene in 2025 offers a monumental experience for every music fan, regardless of budget or location.
