The Abuja Detty December 2025 celebration is set to create jobs and stimulate business activities across key sectors such as tourism, hospitality, entertainment, transportation, and retail in the Federal Capital Territory.

While unveiling plans for Abuja Detty December (ADD) 2025, a 13-day citywide festival aimed at positioning the Federal Capital Territory as Africa’s next major December tourism and entertainment destination, Organisers say this year’s edition will draw thousands of visitors from within and outside the country.

Speaking during a press briefing held in Abuja, the organising committee described the festival as more than just another entertainment event.

Scheduled to run from December 21, 2025, to January 2, 2026, the event will transform Abuja into a vibrant hub of music, art, culture, fashion, food, comedy, sports, and nightlife, a full display of the energy and creativity that define modern Nigeria.

According to the organisers, Abuja Detty December was conceived to showcase Abuja as a global entertainment hub while complementing Lagos’ long-established December scene.

The organisers project that more than 3,000 people, including vendors, artisans, and security personnel, will be directly or indirectly engaged.

It is also designed to stimulate tourism and hospitality growth, attract both local and international visitors, and provide a dynamic platform for Nigerian creatives, entertainers, and entrepreneurs to thrive.

Beyond entertainment, the initiative seeks to create socio-economic impact by generating employment opportunities, driving youth engagement, and promoting unity through cultural and artistic expression.

Themed: “Capital City December Experience” with the sub-theme “From Remittances to Renaissance: Returning to Rebuild Nigeria.” Organisers explained that the concept captures a vision of leveraging diaspora capital and connections to fuel national development, converting emotional ties into sustainable economic opportunities.

A series of events will define the ADD experience, including a star-studded Grand Concert and Opening Night at the National Stadium Hockey Pitch on December 21, a Pool Party at Varuna by Good Beach on December 24, and a colourful Cultural Carnival and Street Parade on Boxing Day.

Other attractions include the Miss ADD Beauty Pageant on December 28, a Celebrity Football Match on December 30, and a spectacular Fireworks and Countdown Concert to usher in the new year on December 31.

Throughout the festival, the ADD Village will host exhibitions featuring arts, crafts, cuisine, and small businesses.

Organisers revealed that parts of the festival will be livestreamed globally to allow members of the Nigerian diaspora to experience the event virtually and reconnect with home.

“Abuja Detty December 2025 has already attracted strategic partnerships across the entertainment, media, hospitality, and corporate sectors.

“Confirmed partners include Moniepoint, Varuna by Good Beach, Shelter Homes, and Wealth Bridge Asset Managers, among others.

“Beyond its cultural value, the event is expected to make a significant economic impact on Abuja’s economy”, the committee stated.

The festival, according to the committee, will attract over 50,000 local attendees and at least 1,000 international visitors, injecting millions of naira into the hospitality, transportation, and retail sectors.

The committee described Abuja Detty December 2025 as a bold vision for unity, creativity, and cultural pride, a festival that embodies the rhythm and spirit of Nigeria’s capital.

Source: Business Day