Kampala is about to come alive again! After seven long years, the Kampala City Festival is officially making its grand return on Sunday, October 5, 2025 and the city is buzzing with excitement.
Once known as East Africa’s biggest street party, the Kampala City Festival has always been more than just an event. It’s a vibrant cultural showcase, a melting pot of music, dance, fashion, food, and art that brings Ugandans and visitors from across the continent together to celebrate the spirit of the city.
A Festival With a Legacy
Launched in 2012, the festival quickly grew into a global attraction, drawing in crowds of up to two million people in past editions.
From live music stages featuring some of Africa’s top artists, to parades of colorful costumes and street performers, Kampala City Festival cemented itself as a must-attend annual tradition — until it was paused in 2018.
Now, in 2025, the comeback promises to be bigger, brighter, and more unforgettable than ever.
With the festival theme centered on unity, culture, and creativity, organizers are pulling out all the stops to make this return worth the wait.
What To Expect This Year
Get ready for a weekend packed with:
Parades & Street Performances – The iconic floats, dancers, and drumlines will reclaim Kampala’s streets.
Live Music & DJ Stages – Featuring Uganda’s finest and continental acts.
Food & Craft Markets – A taste of Uganda’s culinary diversity alongside arts and crafts.
Fashion & Culture Showcases – Bold designs, cultural pride, and colorful expressions of Ugandan heritage.
Family-Friendly Activities – Games, children’s zones, and community bonding.
The festival has also become an important platform for local entrepreneurs, creatives, and performers to shine on a global stage boosting tourism, the creative economy, and community pride.
Kampala Is Ready!
With the streets set to light up in color and rhythm, the return of the Kampala City Festival is more than just a comeback. It’s a revival of culture and joy for the entire city.
So, mark your calendars: Sunday, October 5th, 2025. Kampala will dance again, and you don’t want to be the one hearing about it from others.
After seven years away, the Kampala City Festival is back and this time, it’s here to remind the world why it’s one of Africa’s biggest cultural celebrations.
Are you ready, Kampala?
Check out more details and stay updated about Kampala City Festival 2025 via the official website.