Music lovers, industry stakeholders and culture enthusiasts will today experience an unforgettable celebration as the highly anticipated Make Music Lagos World Music Day Shutdown Concert takes centre stage today, marking the grand finale of the 2026 World Music Day (Fête de la Musique) festivities in Lagos.

Organised by Make Music Lagos, in partnership with Alliance Française de Lagos and supported by the French Embassy in Nigeria, the yearly concert has grown into one of the city’s most significant live music events, bringing together established stars, emerging talents, and thousands of music fans in a celebration of creativity, culture, and artistic expression. The celebration reinforces its mission to democratize music access while driving artiste development, cultural exchange, and industry collaboration across Nigeria.

Celebrated in more than 1,000 cities across over 120 countries, World Music Day is a global initiative that promotes free musical expression, supports emerging talent, and uses music as a vehicle for community engagement and cultural connection.

This year’s programme features a diverse lineup of activities designed to engage different segments of the music ecosystem. Activities include the Songwriters’ Workshop, which took place on June 12, and a full day of industry-focused programming on June 18, including the Music Business Conference (MBC), Album Listening Party, and Catalogue Review Sessions.

Today’s concert, according to the organisers, promises to be an exciting blend of sounds and performances from some of Nigeria’s most respected musicians, including Johnny Drille, Made Kuti, The Cavemen, Rotimi Keys, Dotti the Deity, and Ifé, alongside a lineup of emerging performers from across the country.

Beyond the headline performances, the event will also host the grand finale of the “Battle of the Bands” competition, where finalists The African Folk Band, TÈMÍDÙN, and The Royal Bards will compete for top honours after emerging from a fiercely contested selection process earlier in the year.

Speaking on the initiative, Make Music Lagos Director, Adeola Akinyemi said the platform continues to serve as a meeting point for creativity, opportunity, and community engagement.
“Our vision remains simple: to make music accessible to everyone while creating opportunities that strengthen the music ecosystem,” she said.

Regional Music Attachée for the French Embassy, Margaux Demeersseman, noted that the partnership reflects a shared commitment to transformative initiatives within the music sector, while Alliance Française de Lagos Director Marc Brébant described World Music Day as one of the world’s most powerful celebrations of culture, creativity, and community.