General
What is Dance Èkó? +
Dance Èkó is Lagos' premier two-day dance music festival, produced by KVLT WRLD. Day 1 is dedicated to House Music — Afrohouse, Afrotech, and house subgenres. Day 2 is dedicated to Amapiano. The festival brings together Lagos' diverse communities through the universal language of dance music.
When and where is Dance Èkó 2026? +
Dance Èkó 2026 takes place on Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20, 2026 at Orange Island, Lagos.
Is it one day or two days? +
Two days. Day 1 is House Music — Afrohouse, Afrotech, and more. Day 2 is Amapiano. Buy a ticket for one day or both.
Is there a minimum age requirement? +
Dance Èkó is an 18+ event. Valid government-issued ID will be required at entry.
Tickets
How do I get tickets? +
Tickets will go on sale via Jetron Ticket. Sign up on the main site to receive early access and early bird pricing before tickets go on general sale.
What ticket types are available? +
We will offer General Admission, VIP, and Table packages. Two-day bundles will also be available. Full ticket tier details will be announced alongside the on-sale date.
Can I buy tickets at the gate? +
Gate sales will depend on availability closer to the date. To guarantee entry, we strongly recommend buying online in advance.
Are tickets refundable or transferable? +
Tickets are non-refundable. Full details on transfers will be shared closer to the on-sale date.
Festival Experience
What should I wear? +
Come as you are. This is Lagos, so feel free to express yourself. Smart casual at minimum. However, comfortable footwear is strongly advised: you will be dancing.
Will there be food and drinks at the festival? +
Yes. Food vendors, bars, and brand partners will all be on site. More details to follow closer to the event.
What time do gates open and close? +
Gate times will be confirmed closer to the event and shared directly with ticket holders.
What items are not allowed into the festival? +
Outside food and drinks, professional cameras, weapons, and illegal substances are not permitted. A full list will be shared ahead of the event.
Will there be security at the festival? +
Yes. Professional security and medical teams will be on site throughout the festival.
What if I lose something? +
There will be a lost and found point on site. Ask any staff member for directions and they'll be happy to help.
Please keep a close eye on your belongings throughout the event and avoid leaving personal items unattended. If you've misplaced something, please report it as soon as possible. While we'll do our best to reunite lost items with their owners, we cannot guarantee the recovery of misplaced belongings.
Is the festival accessible for people with disabilities? +
Yes. See our dedicated Accessibility page for details on wheelchair access, accessible toilets, drop-off points, and companion tickets.
Getting There
How do I get to the festival? +
Dance Èkó 2026 takes place at Orange Island, Lagos. We recommend ride-hailing apps (Uber, Bolt and similar) or getting dropped off. Full directions will be shared closer to the festival.
Is there parking available? +
Yes, there will be parking at the venue. However, we advise using ride-hailing apps where you can. Parking details will be shared closer to the festival.
