Can you hear those Christmas songs? It’s December, and Christmas in Nigeria has begun in earnest. Most states in Nigeria, like Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, are sparkling with glimmering Christmas lights, and today is just December 1.
The festive season is here. Christmas Day and Boxing Day on December 25 and 26 are public holidays in Nigeria. However, there are still plenty of things to do in December.
Events in Nigeria December 2023
Here are the best activities, fun stuff, and top events in Nigeria December 2023:
Friday, December 1, 2023
- South Socials on the Beach at Moist Beach from 7 pm until dawn.
- EXP first Friday, December, cruise at Lagos Island at 5 pm.
- Come Alive with Tojue Nwigbo at 23 Atabara Street Wuse 2 Abuja. It’s a closed-door music show centered on bringing people from different walks of life together in an intimate setting.
- Party like its 99 with DJ Dewik at the Free Me Space, Lekki, Lagos, by 6 pm
- Kemikal live in concert at Laguna hub, Abuja.
- Oluyole Festival 2023 at Arnheim Jericho by 2 pm
- Music Rave with Dele Omo Woli at Mauve 21 Event Center, Ibadan, by 3 pm
- Ibadan Sales Fair at Arnheim Jericho, Ibadan from 10 am – 7 pm
- Fresh FM Christmas Fest at Ayefel Music House, Challenge, Ibadan from 8am – 5 pm (December 1 – 24)
Saturday, December 2, 2023
- Food farm at Crystal Park Yaba Lagos from 10 am to 10 pm: A community bringing people together to embrace the food culture and have a great experience
- The fashion souk at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos, by 11 am.
- Maiden Amexin Special concert at the Pop Central house in Lekki Phase 1 Lagos by 7 pm
- Owambe Fest 2023 at the Glitz Event Center, Lekki, Lagos, by 1 pm
- Waterside stage play at Agip Recital Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan Lagos 2 pm & 6 pm (2 shows daily) December 2, 3, 9 and 10, 2023
- Pulse fiesta at Landmark Beach, V.I, Lagos by 3 pm
- The Owambe party at Amore Gardens, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos by 5 pm
- Alte yard party at Wave Beach, Lagos, by 10 pm
- In the Mix at 59 Raymond Njoku street Ikoyi by 2 pm
- Lagos Pop sales festival at Lekki Phase 1 by 12 Noon
- Tech Unwind at the Barlance, Abuja, Nigeria by 1 pm
- Abuja Street Rap Battle at Tennis Court, City Park, Wuse 2 Abuja by 6 pm
- Tife’s 7th Yard Sale at the Purple Place, Ultimate Garden by Mobil Filling Station along Lokogoma Expressway Gaduwa Abuja
- Ibadan Sales Fair at Arnheim Jericho, Ibadan from 10 am – 7 pm
- DevFest Ibadan 2023 at Kakanfo Inn and Conference Centre from 8 am – 4:30 pm
- Jollof men games Hangout 2.0 at Barcode , Osuntokun, Old Bodija, Ibdan from 12 pm – 7 pm
- The Greatness show by Elevation Church at 4REAL Events Hall, MKO Abiola Way, Ringroad, Ibadan by 1 pm
- The Most Beautfiul Yoruba Girl 2023 Pageant and Awards at National Museum of Unity, Ibadan by 12 pm
- Oluyole Festival 2023 at Arnheim Jericho by 2 PM
- Bikers Hangout at Pacesetter Transport Service Park, Old TCTC Park, Eleyele Road Ibadan by 4 pm
Sunday, December 3, 2023
- Fanfaro Autofest at Pacesetter Transport Serive Park, Eleyele Road, Ibadan by 10 am
- Lagos Pop sales festival at B20 Wole Olateju Crescent Lekki Phase 1, Lagosby 12 Noon
- Waterside stage play at Agip Recital Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan Lagos, 2 pm & 6 pm (2 shows daily)
- Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL): Sporting Lagos vs Katsina United at Onikan stadium by 3 pm
- Price Hair Ibadan Christmas Fair at Heritage Mall, Beside Cocoa House, Dugbe, Ibdan by 8 am
- Ibadan Sales Fair at Arnheim Jericho, Ibadan from 10 am – 7 pm
- Souled out with Wana Wana at Rele, 32 Thompson Avenue, Ikoyi Lagos, by 6 pm
Monday, December 4, 2023
- RCCG 2023 Holy Ghost Conference in Redemption City, Km 46 Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Redemption Camp, Mowe Ogun State
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
- Audiomack House at La Vella, 65 Adeola odeku street, Victoria Island, Lagos, by 3 pm
- Shiloh 2023 at Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ogun State, by 7 am and 7 pm daily
- RCCG 2023 Holy Ghost Conference in Redemption City, Km 46 Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Redemption Camp, Mowe Ogun State
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
- Shiloh 2023 at Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ogun State, by 7 am and 7 pm daily
- RCCG 2023 Holy Ghost Conference in Redemption City, Km 46 Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Redemption Camp, Mowe Ogun State
Thursday, December 7, 2023
- Checkmate Lagos at Oniru, Private beach, VI, Lagos by 6 pm
- Shiloh 2023 at Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ogun State, by 7 am and 7 pm daily
- Fuji Vibrations 2023 at Muri Okunola Park, Lagos, by 5 pm
- RCCG 2023 Holy Ghost Conference in Redemption City, Km 46 Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Redemption Camp, Mowe Ogun State
Friday, December 8, 2023
- Shiloh 2023 at Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ogun State, by 7 am and 7 pm daily
- RCCG 2023 Holy Ghost Conference in Redemption City, Km 46 Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Redemption Camp, Mowe Ogun State
- Coco fest at the Good Beach, VI Lagos, by 3 pm
- Waterside stage play at Agip Recital Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan Lagos, 2 pm and 6 pm (2 shows daily)
Saturday, December 9, 2023
- Shiloh 2023 at Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ogun State, by 7 am and 7 pm daily
- RCCG 2023 Holy Ghost Conference in Redemption City, Km 46 Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Redemption Camp, Mowe Ogun State
- Waterside stage play at Agip Recital Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan Lagos, 2 pm and 6 pm (2 shows daily)
- JAV Christmas Village 5.0 at Transcrop Hilton, Abuja, from 4–11 pm until January 7
- Lagos Derby (Inter Lagos Vs Ikorodu City) at Mobalaji Johnson Arena , Onikan, Lagos by 1 pm
- Uchenna’s Charity Match at Enyimba Stadium
- SneakerFest 2023 at Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos, from 10 am – 7 pm
- Ibadan Chops ‘n’ Chill at Ibadan PoloClub, Eleyele by 10 am
Sunday, December 10, 2023
- RCCG 2023 Holy Ghost Conference in Redemption City, Km 46 Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Redemption Camp, Mowe Ogun State
- Shiloh 2023 at Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ogun State, by 6 am
- Waterside stage play at Agip Recital Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan Lagos, 2 pm and 6 pm (2 shows daily)
- Zodiac Party: Project Sagittarius at the Good Village, Plot 10B, Water Corporation Road, Trinity Ave, Victoria Island Lagos by 8 pm
- Festival of Lights 5th Edition x Meat and Greet at Doxa Park, Abuja, Nigeria by 5 pm
- Ibadan Hangout 2023 at A3 Hotel and Suite, Opposite Ventura Mall by 2 pm
Monday, December 11, 2023
- iBelieve Carnival at Art Exhibition Pavillion Opposite Radio House Beside International Conference Center, Abuja
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
- iBelieve Carnival at Art Exhibition Pavillion Opposite Radio House Beside International Conference Center, Abuja
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
- Davido Timeless Tour Asaba, by 7 pm
- iBelieve Carnival at Art Exhibition Pavillion Opposite Radio House Beside International Conference Center, Abuja
Thursday, December 14, 2023
- Davido Timeless Tour at Eagle’s Square, Abuja, by 7 pm
- iBelieve Carnival at Art Exhibition Pavillion Opposite Radio House Beside International Conference Center, Abuja
Friday, December 15, 2023
- Asake Live at Harrow Park, Abuja, by 5 pm
- JAV Christmas Village 5.0 at Gwarimpa 3rd Avenue from 4–11 pm daily until January 7.
- Capital Block Party with Odumodu Blvck in Abuja from 5 pm to 3 am
- Ibadan City Festival at Liberty Stadiumby 11 am
Saturday, December 16, 2023
- BYOB (Detty December edition) at Meramera, 10B Trinity Avenue, Onitu, VI, Lagos, by 4 pm
- Yang and Filo Comedy show at Terrakulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, by 6 p.m.
- Eat, Drink, and Farabale at Tivoli Gardens by 2 pm
- Ibadan City Festival at Liberty Stadiumby 11 am
- Hay Africa NMA Art Therapy at Moist Beach, Lagos
- JAV Christmas Village 5.0 at the International Conference Centre (ICC)—Arts Exhibition Pavilion from 4–11 pm daily until January 7.
- Palmwine Party at National Museum of Unity, Aleshinloye from 10 am – 9 pm
Sunday, December 17, 2023
- Ibadan Gamers Hangout at Racecourse Adamasingba by 1 pm
- Open Lagos – Titilope Sonuga at Jewel Aida Events Center, Lekki Lagos, by 6 pm
- Omo better concert at Agege township stadium, Lagos, by 4 pm
- A night of queens at Eko Convention Center, Lagos, by 6 pm
- Plugged festival at Yakubu Gown Stadium, Port Harcourt, by 12 pm
- Davido timeless tour at Yakubu Gown Stadium, Port Harcourt, by 7 pm
- Agbaya link up at Meadow Hall, Lekki, by 12 pm
- Ibadan Twitter Community: Get-Together at Arisekola Pitch by 2 pm
- Sunday at Ilashe at Belleza Beach Resort, Ilashe, by 12 pm
- City Choir Carol concert 2023 at RCCG Canaanland, 1 Canaanland Street, Lekki Lagos, by 5pm
- Ibadan City Festival at Liberty Stadium by 11 am
- AYE (The Story of Yinka Ayefele) at Joger Event Centre, Ringroad, Ibadan by 2 pm
- Paint and Sip Hangour at Sunrise Arcade, Bond Mall, Ringroad, Ibadan by 3 pm
- Yoruba Cruise and Party at Botanical Gardens, University of Ibadan by 12 pm
Monday, December 18, 2023
- Lagos jump off at the Good Beach, VI, Lagos, by 1 pm
- Rema fans party at landmark beach, Lagos, by 4 pm
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
- Night in Bethlehem Lekki at Car Park of all souls church, Lekki Phase 1, by 3 pm
- Summer Curriculum at the Good Beach by 12 pm
Thursday, December 21, 2023
- Rewind the Y2K party at Cascade Lounge, Ace Mall Bodija, by 12 pm
- Night in Bethlehem Lekki at Car Park of all souls church, Lekki Phase 1, by 3 pm
- DJ Tunez and Friends Blackout at Victoria Island, Lagos, by 8 pm
- Nifty Vintage at Plot 687, Adeola Hopewell Street VI, Lagos, by 12 pm
- Timeout with Tennie 6.0 at the Jewel Beida, Lagos by 4 pm
- Flytime Fest 2023 at Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, by 5 pm
Friday, December 22, 2023
- Night in Bethlehem Lekki at Car Park of all souls church, Lekki Phase 1, by 3 pm
- Nifty Vintage at Plot 687, Adeola Hopewell Street VI, Lagos, by 12 pm
- Flytime Fest 2023 at Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, by 5 pm
- Saro the Musical 10th anniversary at Terra Kulture, Lagos, by 3 pm and 7 pm
- Neo Fest at Landmark Beach by 7 pm
- OhEmGee Faaji Friday at Daystar Christian Center, plot A3C Ikosi Road, Oregun, Lagos, by 4 pm
- Tech Connect Lagos at Lagos Continental, 52a Kofo Abayomi St, Victoria Island, Lagos, by 12 pm
- Bubbles: The Lux Pool Party at The Barlance, Abuja by 2 pm
- Sip and Paint Picnic at Trident Sport Lounge and Garden, Ibadan by 2 pm
Saturday, December 23, 2023
- Pulse wine music festival at Muri Okunola Park by 4 pm
- Everyday people at G-12 Beach Oniru, Lagos, by 4 pm
- Tales and Cocktails at Kokopelli Gallery, Ikoyi, by 4 pm
- Tech Connect Lagos at Lagos Continental 52a Kofo Abayomi St, Victoria Island Lagos, by 12 pm
- Flytime Fest 2023 at Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, by 5 pm
- Ibadan Hunger Walk at University of Ibadan, Main Gate (Meeting Point) by 10 am
Sunday, December 24, 2023
- Davido Timeless tour at Eko Convention Center, Lagos, by 7 pm
- Sunday at Ilashe at Belleza Beach Resort, Ilashe, by 12 pm
- Christmas party at Halo Lagos by 6 pm
- Blnk canvas brunch and day party at Moist Beach Club, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, by 2 pm
- Nigeria Professional League (NPFL): Sporting Lagos Vs. BBayelsa United at Onikan Stadium, Lagos, by 3pm
- Vibe the fest at Ikosi, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos by 10AM
- Christmas in Port Harcourt at Port Harcourt Polo Club by 12 pm
- Flytime Fest 2023 at Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, by 5 pm
- Tech Connect Lagos at Lagos Continental 52a Kofo Abayomi St, Victoria Island Lagos, by 12 pm
- Soft life Christmas party at Halo Lagos, 11b Hakeem Dickson Link Road, Lekki, by 6 pm
- Everyday people at G-12 Beach Oniru, Lagos, by 4 pm
- Ripped Jean Fiesta at Royal Westend Lounge, Kuola-Akala Express, Ibadan by 2 pm
Monday, December 25, 2023
- Christmas in Port Harcourt at Port Harcourt Polo Club by 12 pm
- Flytime Fest 2023 at Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, by 5 pm
- Tech Connect Lagos at Lagos Continental 52a Kofo Abayomi St, Victoria Island Lagos, by 12 pm12 pm
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
- Christmas in Port Harcourt at Port Harcourt Polo Club by 12 pm
- Tech Connect Lagos at Lagos Continental 52a Kofo Abayomi St, Victoria Island Lagos, by 12 pm
- Crazy Jean Fest in Abuja
- Island Block Party Lagos
- Asisat Oshoala Celebrity Match at Campus Minis Stadium, Lagos
- Choc Party 2023 (Sugar Rush) at Agodi Gardens, Ibadan by 10 am
- Christmas Cantata 5.0 at Open Field, Strong Tower Church, Moga-Amuloko from 10 am – 3 pm
Thursday, December 28, 2023
- Lagos singles Fest at the Good Beach, VI, Lagos by 6 pm
Friday, December 29, 2023
- The cavemen live in Lagos at Muri Okunola Park by 7 pm
- Vibe Affair at Plaiades Barnawa, 13 Dodo, close after Grand Motel Kaduna by 2 pm
- Jaiye on the beach at Wave Beach by 3 pm
- Ibadan Hangout 5.0 (Concert/Anniversary Edition) at Matrix Events Space , BCOS Bashorun, Ibadan by 11 am
Saturday, December 30, 2023
- Shawarmarathon at MNS Relaxation and Resort, Pankshin, Plateau State, by 12 pm
- Gen Z Fest at Wave Beach, Lekki Lagos, by 2 pm
Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Hay Africa Mental Health Hangout at Upscale Lounge, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Note: Calabar Carnival is one of the top events in Nigeria December 2023. It is a month-long carnival that lasts from December 1 to 31 every year.
If there are any events in Nigeria December 2023 we should know about, kindly email them with details to admin@yinksmedia.com.
