Elite Collective announces the debut edition of Elite Festival 2025, a new premium Afrobeat and contemporary African music experience scheduled for 29 December 2025 at the Balmoral Event Center, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Conceived as a world-class end-of-year cultural celebration, the festival will bring together a 4,000-capacity audience to experience the dynamism, colour, and global resonance of African music in a highly curated environment.
Tickets for the festival are now officially on sale, following an enthusiastic early response from fans.
The first two waves of early-bird tickets sold out within days, underscoring strong demand for a festival experience that combines elevated production, thoughtful programming, and Lagos’ December energy.
Remaining ticket tiers are currently available across approved ticketing platforms.
Elite Festival 2025 will feature an impressive lineup of leading and emerging voices across Afrobeats, R&B, street-pop, and alternative African music.
The headline roster includes Young Jonn, fresh off the release of his critically celebrated sophomore album, ‘Blue Disco’, which debuted at No. 1 in Nigeria and has quickly become a defining project of the season.
His scheduled performance at Elite Festival marks one of the first major showcases of the album on a Lagos stage, offering fans a rare opportunity to experience the new sound live.
Also headlining is Gabzy, whose appearance marks a significant cultural moment as he performs on Nigerian soil for the very first time in his career.
Known for his smooth afro-fusion aesthetic and a global fanbase that has grown steadily across the UK, US, and diaspora communities, his Nigerian debut adds a historic and emotional layer to the festival’s inaugural edition.
They will be joined by a vibrant roster of supporting acts, including Zaylevelten, Sello, Kashcoming, Morravey, Taves, Loti, Oladapo, Toye, Wave$tar, Natse, and several special guest performers yet to be announced.
The festival will also feature performances from celebrated DJs, including DJ Ozzai and DJ Psy, who will anchor the nightlife feel and keep the energy consistent throughout the event.
Positioned as a high-calibre cultural moment, Elite Festival 2025 is crafted to reflect a premium global Afrobeats identity while celebrating diaspora influence, cultural pride, and the youth-driven spirit that has propelled African music onto the world stage.
The festival’s creative direction places strong emphasis on high-quality live production, immersive audio-visual experiences, and the vibrant social culture Lagos is known for during the festive season.
This debut edition aims to deliver not just a concert, but a culturally resonant experience that mirrors the ongoing global ascent of African music.
Elite Festival is a newly established cultural platform committed to spotlighting African and diaspora creativity through intentional curation, elevated live experiences, and global-facing storytelling.
Built on a vision of excellence and cultural exchange, the festival seeks to redefine how end-of-year celebrations are experienced in Lagos by providing a space where fans, artists, and communities can gather to honour the sounds shaping Africa’s influence in the world.
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