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Uganda One Festival Edition 2 2026

“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.

7–11 Dec 2026 Kololo Independence Grounds

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 – 30 Jun 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: 30 June 2026.

Online
Regional Activation 15–25 Jul 2026
Regional Activation — Eastern Uganda

Auditions, 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 Venues
Regional Activation 1–12 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.

Multiple Venues
Regional Activation 20–31 Aug 2026
Regional Activation — Western Uganda

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

Multiple Venues
Regional Activation 10–20 Sep 2026
Regional Activation — Central Uganda

Central region activations including fashion previews, film screenings and tech demos before the December finale.

Multiple Venues
Training & Bootcamps 5–30 Oct 2026
Exhibitor Bootcamps

National bootcamps for accepted exhibitors covering booth design, pitching, intellectual property basics, market access and digital marketing — delivered with our strategic partners.

Hybrid
Press & Media 23–29 Nov 2026
Pre-Festival Press Tour & Media Week

A week of nationwide press, radio and TV engagements featuring exhibitors, partners and headline artists.

Nationwide
Festival Finale 7–11 Dec 2026
THE FINALE — 5-Day National Festival

The 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 Grounds
Awards Ceremony 11 Dec 2026
Uganda One Awards Night

The official awards ceremony on the closing night of the festival, celebrating outstanding exhibitors, artists, designers and innovators of the year.

Kololo Independence Grounds

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