By Nancy Okojie, is a The LeadWay reporter on entertainment and sports
Jameson Irish Whiskey is set to host its annual Jameson Distillery on Tour (JDOT) in Lagos, transforming Orange Island in Lekki Phase 1 into a hub of culture, music, and creativity. The five-day event will run from September 26 to October 1, 2025, and will feature a diverse lineup of activities.
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This year’s JDOT is described as a community-driven experience designed to connect people through shared passions. The schedule is packed with unique events, including:
WAF & Street Souk After Dark (Sept 26): A fusion of skating, fashion, and music.
MIA & Vogue Boys (Sept 27): Featuring nostalgic games, a waterpark, and live performances.
Afrovibes (Sept 28): An intimate evening of soulful live music.
Afro Jam (Sept 30): An all-female music lineup in collaboration with Deeds Magazine.
Mainland Block Party (Oct 1): A massive concert to celebrate Nigeria’s Independence Day.
Beyond the performances, attendees will be able to immerse themselves in the “Distillery Experience,” which includes guided tastings, mixology workshops, and storytelling sessions about the whiskey’s heritage. For the first time, limited-edition Jameson merchandise will also be available. The event is now ticketed, and attendees are encouraged to secure their spots early.
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Speaking ahead of the event, Evane Chenuet, marketing director, Pernod Ricard, noted: “Jameson Distillery on Tour has become more than an event; it is a community. This year at Orange Island, we are creating a space where creativity, fashion, music, and culture come alive, connecting people in the true Jameson spirit of togetherness.”
He explained further that what makes Jameson Distillery on Tour (JDOT) particularly distinct is not only its stages and showcases, but the distillery experience itself.
During the tour, the guests would be invited to step into Jameson’s world through interactive sessions that spotlight the craft of Irish whiskey-making from guided tastings and mixology workshops to storytelling that connects 245 years of heritage with Lagos’ contemporary vibrance.
