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Uganda One Festival Edition 2 2026

“Celebrating Uganda's Creative Economy”

The flagship 2026 edition of Uganda One Festival — a three days national exhibition celebrating creativity, innovation, and the people behind Uganda's 9 creative domains. From regional auditions to the January finale at UMA Grounds Lugogo, this edition brings together exhibitors, vendors, artists, and partners from every corner of the country.

14–16 Jan 2027 UMA Grounds Lugogo

Festival Finale Begins In

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Edition Timeline

The journey to December.

From launch through registration, regional activations and the December finale — every milestone of the 2026 edition.

Launch 30 Apr 2026
Official Launch & Press Briefing For Second Edition 2026

The official press launch of Uganda One Festival Edition 2 2026, where the theme, schedule and partner ecosystem are unveiled to the media and the public.

Serena Hotel
Registration 30 Apr – 31 Jul 2026
Exhibitors,Vendors & Artists Registration

Online registration for exhibitors, vendors, artists, fashion designers and partners is open. Apply free of charge through the official registration portal. Deadline: 31 July 2026.

Online
Regional Activation 28–29 Aug 2026
Regional Activation —NORTHERN UGANDA

Auditions and exhibitor previews across Acholi, Lango and West Nile sub-regions. Includes craft fairs, music nights and panel discussions.

GULU
Regional Activation 25–26 Sep 2026
Regional Activation — Western Uganda

Showcases and previews across Ankole, Tooro, Bunyoro and Kigezi. Tour of artisan workshops and live performances.

MBARARA
Regional Activation 30–31 Oct 2026
Regional Activation — ARUA

Arua activations including fashion previews, film screenings and tech demos before the finale.

ARUA
Regional Activation 27–28 Nov 2026
Regional Activation — EASTERN UGANDA

Auditions and exhibitor previews from Eastern Uganda districts like Jinja, Iganga and others. Includes craft fairs, music nights and panel discussions.

MBALE
Festival Finale 14–16 Jan 2027
Grand Finale at UMA Grounds Lugogo

The nationwide journey converges on Kampala for three unforgettable days at UMA Grounds Lugogo. Exhibitors, artists, fashion designers, filmmakers, tech founders and creative enterprises from across all nine creative domains come together for headline concerts, runway shows, film screenings, marketplace exhibitions and industry panels.

UMA Grounds Lugogo, Kampala

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