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Your Guide to a Chilled & Relaxed Christmas Weekend!
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December 22, 2023
Hey ,
I know that the dollar-to-naira exchange rate is at a feverishly high level, and the price hike on everything is bringing everyone down. But do you remember how magical Christmas felt when we were kids? The crisp, harmattan air, excitement buzzing for new clothes we can’t wait to show off, plenty of food, family time, and fun Christmas outings. We have so many fond memories of Christmas growing up, but that doesn’t have to be it; we can make even better memories as adults.
It's Christmas weekend! Time to create some lifelong memories.
There are so many events this weekend—more than 40 events are lined up for you—but I’ll first share my top 5 picks:
Top 5 Picks
Friday
 | 1. Nativeland This year, Nativeland’s lineup is wild. From Odumodu Blvck to Ayra Starr to Shallipopi, it is going to be lit. It’s happening at Sol Beach, Oniru. Tickets are ₦20,000. |
 | 2. An Intimate evening with Adekunle Gold Imagine being serenaded by Adekunle Gold. This concert is taking place at The Palms Lagos. Tickets are ₦20,000. |
Saturday
 | 3. Palm Wine Music Fest ShowDemCamp is shutting down Lagos with other performing acts like Tems, BOJ, DJ Spinall, Bloody Civilian, and many other wonderful performing artists at Muri Okunola Park, V.I. |
Sunday
 | 4. I said what I said Your favourite podcast duo, Jola and FK, are having a live podcast show at the Palms Lagos. Tickets cost ₦15,000. |
Christmas Monday
 | 5. Flytime Fest: Asake Spotify's number one artist of the year, Asake, will be performing at the Eko Convention. |
But that’s not all, here are other events options for you:
Friday
6. Neo Fest
This is a space for R&B and alte music lovers. Soothe yourself with their sounds at Landmark Beach.
7. Saro the Musical
It’s the 10-year anniversary of this musical that has been showing for a long time and it will take place at TerraKulture Victoria Island. Tickets are ₦7,000.
8. Alteyard party
For those who love an alternative lifestyle, check out this hangout at Wave Beach. Tickets are ₦5,000.
9. Psycho YP Live in Lagos
Lovers of rap and Psycho YP can watch him perform live at CCX Lagos. Check out tickets for ₦15,000 here.
10. Mad People Everywhere: The Vibe Haven
This event promises dance, games, drinks, and body painting. It’s happening at 355 Lounge Ikeja. Tickets are ₦3,330.
11. La Borracha: A drunken night
12. OhEmGee Faaji Fridays
If you are ready to dance to a gyrating Yoruba gospel tune, then you should be at Daystar Christian Centre, Ikeja, on Friday by 4 p.m.
13. Euphoria: 100 ways to party
Get ready to party until you forget your sorrows at The Hook Lounge. Get tickets for ₦7,440.
14. The Christmas Games Night
Bored of parties? Attend a fun games night with unlimited drinks, food, and games at Osapa, Lekki.
15. Dystopia
This event is set to lift your spirits from the hustle and bustle of living in Lagos. Tickets cost $6,945 and it’s happening at Sailor’s Lounge, Lekki.
16. Beach House Party
If you love beach parties, you’d definitely love this party at Ilashe Beach. Tickets are just ₦5,350.
17. Lady Donli and the Lagos Panic
The show must go on, and it will be at the Lagos Irish Pub, Eko Hotel. Get tickets for ₦5,350 here.
18. City Boys vs. Naughty Girls
It’s boys vs. girls again, just like old times at Ilashe Beach. The difference is that both of them will be partying at Ilashe Beach. Tickets are ₦8,000 for girls and ₦10,000 for boys.
19. Reggae Fiesta
PH peeps! If you love reggae, congregate at the Arena event centre in GRA Port-Harcourt.
SATURDAY
20. Shallipopi: The Road to Pluto
Plutomanias, your leader will be performing at the Palms Beach Lagos. Get tickets for ₦15,000.
21. Even on the Beach
Last week, it was even with Skyla; this week, it is even on the beach. It’s going down at the Truth Beach Oniru. Check here for tickets.
Get tickets for ₦20,000
22. Vibes the Fest
You don’t have to go to Lagos island to have fun, right at the Ikeja Youth Center. Tickets are only ₦2,000.
23. Aramanda
This is the biggest Christian party ever, with the likes of TY Bello and An Endless Ocean live at Landmark Beach. Get tickets here.
24. Fuze Festival
A free event where you’ll get to watch A-List artists and the grand finale of the fuze Fashion Show. It's happening at the Livespot Entertainment Centre in Ikate. Download the Stanbic IBTC Events App on the Google Play Store or App Store to register to attend.
25. Afro-Piano Festival
The hottest DJs across Africa will be playing their sets of afrobeats and amapiano at Sol Beach Oniru.
26. Docked Up: An All-Black Affair
This event is totally free; it’s an elite socialising party at 12D Osborne Foreshore 2, Ikoyi.
27. Egwu community event
If you are a fan of culture, then you should attend this cultural event and watch the Egwu masquerade sing and dance at Etim Inyang Cresent, VI. Tickets cost ₦8,000.
28. Eko Miami: The Ocean Experience
Enjoy the perfect beach experience at The Big Beach, Tarkwa Bay. Tickets are ₦20,000.
29. Christmas family fun fair
Have some fun with your kids with bouncing castles and other games at Nigerian Institute of Journalism Ogba Ikeja. Tickets are ₦3,000.
SUNDAY
30. Flytime Fest: Davido Live
Davido and other local and international artists, like Lil Durk, will be performing at the Eko Convention Center.
31. Chike Live: Music, Money, and Love
Chike will be senerading and making everyone feel love in their hearts at Hardrock Cafe VI. Tickets are ₦21,100.
32. Sundays at Ilashe
Spend your Sunday chilling at the beach with some really cool people at Ilashe Beach. Tickets are ₦20,000.
33. Grill at the Beach
Attend an exclusive party with the crème la creme of Lagos socialites at Yolo Beach Island Resort. Tickets are 75,000.
34. MC Headies Live: Funny at the Top
Comedians like Shanks Comics, Timi Agbaje, and MC Lively will be at the Excellence Hotel Ogba. Tickets are free.
35. Christmas in Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt people are not left out of the fun of this weekend with The Cavemen, Runtown, Iyanya and many others performing at Port Harcourt Polo Club. Get tickets for ₦3,250. This event runs till December 26.
37. Chowfest
A festival dedicated to the wonder that is food. There will also be live DJ sets and games. Get tickets for ₦5,500.
38. Blnk Canvas brunch and day party
Not every party has to be at night; go to this brunch party and eat a bottomless brunch. It starts at 2pm and ends at 10pm. Tickets are ₦21,100 and it takes place at Moist Beach Oniru.
Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Christmas Day and Boxing Day are public holidays, so we thought it would be nice to share with you some fun events happening on those days.
39. Alternate Sounds: All White Christmas Party
One of the baddest live bands in Nigeria, Alternate Sounds, will be having a concert on Christmas Day at The Good Beach. Tickets are ₦4,000.
40. Obi’s House
Obi’s parties are a favourite of many Nigerian celebrities. It’s taking place at Hard Rock Cafe Lagos. Check here for information on reservations.
Boxing Day
41. Island Block Party
Everyone who is still in Lagos needs to assemble at the Island Block Party, Davido, Ayra Starr, Victony and many artistes will be at BIS Lagos. Tickets are ₦10,000.
42. Charles Okocha vs Portable
These two comedic geniuses will be battling it out in a boxing match at Truth Beach. Tickets are ₦10,000.
43. Yinka Ayefele and Sola Allyson Unboxed
Get ready for these two gospel powerhouses performing at the Palms Lagos. Get tickets for ₦10,000.
44. Asisat Oshoala Celebrity All Star match
Come watch your football stars play football at Lagos Campos Mini Stadium. Entry is free.
Feliz Navidad,
Temi.