“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.
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: 31 July 2026.
OnlineAuditions and exhibitor previews across Acholi, Lango and West Nile sub-regions. Includes craft fairs, music nights and panel discussions.
GULUShowcases and previews across Ankole, Tooro, Bunyoro and Kigezi. Tour of artisan workshops and live performances.
MBARARAArua activations including fashion previews, film screenings and tech demos before the finale.
ARUAAuditions and exhibitor previews from Eastern Uganda districts like Jinja, Iganga and others. Includes craft fairs, music nights and panel discussions.
MBALEThe 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, KampalaRegister today and put your craft on Uganda's biggest creative stage.
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