# Festivals in Kampala 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Kampala 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Kampala. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Kampala, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Kampala listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Kampala

- **Event Name**: KAMPALA AFROLATIN TULUMBE 💃🕺
  - **Description**: 🔥 KAMPALA AFROLATIN TULUMBE 2026 IS HERE! 🔥

Get ready, Kampala! The rhythm, the culture, the energy… it’s all coming together for 3 unforgettable days of dance, music, and connection 💃🏾🕺🏾

📅 28th – 30th August 2026

✨ WHAT TO EXPECT ✨

🌍 International I
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 12:00 am (+03:00)
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  - **Venue**: Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, dance, workshops, parties, festivals, freedom-festivals, pool-parties
- **Event Name**: Independence Day Escape
  - **Description**: @highlight pack up 9th October Independence day we go at it again � . 
Get all the details here �� 
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 12:00 am – Fri Oct 09 2026 at 01:00 am (+03:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kampala/independence-day-escape/200030514931514
  - **Venue**: Jinja Source of the Nile
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## Trending Events in Kampala

- **Event Name**: KAMPALA AFROLATIN TULUMBE 💃🕺
  - **Description**: 🔥 KAMPALA AFROLATIN TULUMBE 2026 IS HERE! 🔥

Get ready, Kampala! The rhythm, the culture, the energy… it’s all coming together for 3 unforgettable days of dance, music, and connection 💃🏾🕺🏾

📅 28th – 30th August 2026

✨ WHAT TO EXPECT ✨

🌍 International I
  - **Venue**: Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
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- **Event Name**: Grace Nakimera Live in The Power of Grace Concert
  - **Description**: It’s a premium VIP Live event with the best production, glamorous red carpet experience and the best lineup of artists led by the one and only the best energetic performer Grace Nakimera.
  - **Venue**: Kampala Serena Hotel
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- **Event Name**: 15th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference
  - **Description**: 15th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference – Kampala, Uganda

📅 24–25 September 2025
Regional mining and raw materials conference emphasizing sustainable mineral development, including gold. The event attracts international exhibitors and networking opportunit
  - **Venue**: Kampala
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- **Event Name**: Open Studio
  - **Description**: At Droop Open Studio Fest you'll find many ways to interact with the art —A day with many colors, textures, culture community.About this EventDroop Open Studio Session is more than just an art show, it's a full experience
  - **Venue**: The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa - Kampala
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- **Event Name**: AFROLATINFRIDAYS💃🕺
  - **Description**: 🔥 AFROLATIN FRIDAY IS HERE 🔥

Your Friday night plans are sorted! 💃🏾🕺🏾
Come dance, connect, release stress, and enjoy amazing vibes with the Afrolatin family ❤️‍🔥

📍 Noor’s Restaurant – Kingdom Kampala
🕕 Gates Open: 6PM

💥 BACHATA/KIZOMBA/KONPA/SALSA CLAS
  - **Venue**: Kingdom Kampala
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- **Event Name**: TAMARAI SUNDAY ROAST BRUNCH
  - **Description**: DMaestroz Live on 6th September 
Expect incredible live music, great energy, and the perfect atmosphere to make your Sunday extra special.
Bring your friends, bring the family, and come enjoy an afternoon filled with *good vibes, great food, and exception
  - **Venue**: Lower Kololo
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- **Event Name**: The 8th FITSPA Annual Fintech Conference
  - **Description**: 📢 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐈𝐓𝐒𝐏𝐀 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!

FITSPA will host the 8th Annual Fintech Conference on 6–7 October 2026 at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Kampala, Uganda.

Under the theme, “𝑺𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊
  - **Venue**: Sheraton Kampala Hotel
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- **Event Name**: Ollie Bïgødd OBO
  - **Description**: Rick Ross Big Boss ���
  - **Venue**: South Sudan - Juba
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- **Event Name**: "THEN MY LORD, KAMPALA LAUGHED" MC KASH OWAKABI LIVE IN KAMPALA
  - **Description**: Zimbali Bistro & Lounge presents MC Kash Owakabi, in Then my Lord Kampala Laughed

Get ready for an evening packed with non-stop laughter and premium entertainment! Zimbali Bistro & Lounge proudly presents a comedy special headlined by the sensati
  - **Venue**: Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Kampala?
  - **A:** KAMPALA AFROLATIN TULUMBE 💃🕺 (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kampala, Uganda, East Africa), Independence Day Escape (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 12:00 am at Jinja Source of the Nile).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Kampala today August 28, 2026?
  - **A:** KAMPALA AFROLATIN TULUMBE 💃🕺 (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kampala, Uganda, East Africa).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Kampala this weekend August 28–30, 2026?
  - **A:** KAMPALA AFROLATIN TULUMBE 💃🕺 (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kampala, Uganda, East Africa).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Kampala in August 2026?
  - **A:** KAMPALA AFROLATIN TULUMBE 💃🕺 (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kampala, Uganda, East Africa).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Kampala?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Kampala on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Kampala?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Kampala?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Kampala include Kampala, Uganda, East Africa, Jinja Source of the Nile.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Kampala?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Kampala include Step With Monica; Monica Nabatanzi., Chris Dyle.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Kampala?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Kampala.

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