“Celebrating Uganda's Creative Economy”
The flagship 2026 edition of Uganda One Festival — a five-day national exhibition celebrating creativity, innovation, and the people behind Uganda's 9 creative domains. From regional auditions to the December finale at Kololo Independence Grounds, this edition brings together exhibitors, vendors, artists, and partners from every corner of the country.
Festival Finale Begins In
From launch through registration, regional activations and the December finale — every milestone of the 2026 edition.
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 HotelOnline registration for exhibitors, vendors, artists, fashion designers and partners is open. Apply free of charge through the official registration portal. Deadline: 30 June 2026.
OnlineAuditions, exhibitor previews, training and creative-industry conversations in the Eastern region. Open to artists and exhibitors from Busoga, Bugisu, Bukedi, Teso and Karamoja sub-regions.
Multiple VenuesAuditions and exhibitor previews across Acholi, Lango and West Nile sub-regions. Includes craft fairs, music nights and panel discussions.
Multiple VenuesShowcases and previews across Ankole, Tooro, Bunyoro and Kigezi. Tour of artisan workshops and live performances.
Multiple VenuesCentral region activations including fashion previews, film screenings and tech demos before the December finale.
Multiple VenuesNational bootcamps for accepted exhibitors covering booth design, pitching, intellectual property basics, market access and digital marketing — delivered with our strategic partners.
HybridA week of nationwide press, radio and TV engagements featuring exhibitors, partners and headline artists.
NationwideThe national finale at Kololo Independence Grounds: live performances, fashion runways, film screenings, exhibitor pavilions, marketplaces, awards, business deals, conferences and celebration. Free entry to the public.
Kololo Independence GroundsThe official awards ceremony on the closing night of the festival, celebrating outstanding exhibitors, artists, designers and innovators of the year.
Kololo Independence GroundsRegister today and put your craft on Uganda's biggest creative stage.
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