Nigerian Afrobeats star BNXN is set to headline the second edition of Elite Fest, as the music festival returns to Lagos during the 2026 Detty December season.
The festival is scheduled for December 21, 2026, with organisers promising an energetic celebration featuring live performances and surprise guest appearances. Elite Fest is being positioned as one of the emerging music and entertainment events adding to Lagos' busy December calendar.
BNXN to Lead Elite Fest 2026
BNXN, one of Nigeria's prominent Afrobeats and Afro-fusion artists, will take centre stage as the festival's host and headline performer.
The event is expected to bring together music fans for a night of live entertainment, with additional performers and surprise guest acts expected to be revealed as the festival approaches.
The organisers have described the 2026 edition as an evolution of the festival, promising a bigger experience built around Afrobeats, live music and the energy associated with Nigeria's December entertainment season.
Elite Fest Returns for Its Second Edition
The 2026 event marks the second edition of Elite Fest, following its debut in 2025.
The festival is organised by The Elite Collective and is scheduled to take place at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Doors are scheduled to open at 4 p.m. WAT.
The return of the festival comes as Lagos prepares for another busy December entertainment season, with concerts, festivals and other cultural events scheduled across the city.
Elite Fest is expected to add another major destination for music lovers looking to experience live Afrobeats performances during the festive period.
Surprise Guests Expected
One of the attractions surrounding this year's edition is the promise of surprise guest appearances.
While the full guest lineup has not been publicly disclosed, the organisers are teasing an evening featuring multiple performances alongside BNXN's headline appearance.
The decision to keep some of the guest acts under wraps is expected to build anticipation among fans ahead of December 21.
Part of Lagos' Detty December Calendar
Elite Fest will take place during one of the busiest periods of the Nigerian entertainment calendar.
December has increasingly become a major period for concerts and festivals in Lagos, attracting Nigerian residents, members of the diaspora and international visitors.
Several major events are already being planned for December 2026, including the 13-day Detty December Fest, which begins on December 18, while other concerts and entertainment experiences are scheduled throughout the month.
The Elite Fest organisers are therefore entering a competitive December entertainment market, with BNXN's involvement providing a major attraction for Afrobeats fans.
Fans Prepare for December Celebration
With its second edition scheduled for December 21, Elite Fest is expected to form part of the wave of music and nightlife events that will define Lagos' festive season.
The combination of BNXN's headline performance, additional artists and surprise guest appearances is expected to give the festival a strong focus on live entertainment.
As the date approaches, further details about the performers, tickets and other activities surrounding the festival are expected to be announced.
For fans planning their December schedules, December 21 is now a date to watch as BNXN prepares to bring Elite Fest back to Lagos.
