Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced December 29, 2026, as the date for his much-anticipated appearance at the Calabar Carnival and Festival, with the main bowl of the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar designated as the venue. The award-winning singer disclosed this in a post on his verified X account on Wednesday, declaring: “Calabar Carnival and Festival. We have a date: 29th December, 2026. Main bowl U.J. Esuene Stadium. See you there.”
The announcement has added fresh excitement to preparations for the internationally acclaimed festival, widely celebrated as one of Nigeria’s foremost cultural and tourism attractions.
Davido’s announcement is expected to heighten anticipation among music lovers, carnival enthusiasts and visitors preparing to converge on Cross River State for the annual celebration. His enormous following and reputation for electrifying performances could further amplify the carnival’s appeal, placing Calabar in the spotlight of Nigeria’s festive entertainment calendar.
With his emphatic invitation, “See you there,” the music star has effectively extended a call to fans across the country and beyond to make Calabar their destination on December 29. The announcement also offers an opportunity to deepen the festival’s reach, energise hospitality and tourism businesses, and showcase the state’s cultural vibrancy to a wider audience.
For Cross River State, Davido’s scheduled appearance represents another major attraction in the build-up to the Calabar Carnival and Festival, an event synonymous with colourful pageantry, creative expression and the state’s tourism identity.
The December 29 date now gives fans a specific day to anticipate what promises to be a major entertainment highlight of the festive season. As preparations gather momentum, organisers have promised to deliver a seamless, memorable experience worthy of Calabar’s reputation as Nigeria’s carnival capital.
