The Experience

29–31 October 2026 · Fortportal, Uganda

BE PART OF THE
EXPERIENCE

Three days of culture, music, tourism and community connection at Lake Saaka Recreation Center — the heart of Fortportal Tourism City.

Cultural Village Live Music Tourism Expo Traditional Dance Rwenzori Sunset Concert Food Festival Craft Making Night Bonfires Crater Lakes Chimp Trekking Cultural Village Live Music Tourism Expo Traditional Dance Rwenzori Sunset Concert Food Festival Craft Making Night Bonfires Crater Lakes Chimp Trekking
Festival Concept

More than a concert.
A full cultural immersion.

Three distinct pillars woven into one unforgettable destination experience.

Cultural Village

The heart of the festival — a living cultural experience where Toro Kingdom traditions, dances, storytelling and artisan crafts come to life.

Live performance at Routes & Roots Festival
Music & Live Arts

Headline concerts, Rwenzori sunset performances, emerging artist showcases, DJ nights, comedy and spoken word under the open sky.

Tourism Expo

Tourism operators, lodges, airlines and SMEs connect, exhibit and do business the premier tourism networking platform in the region.

Traditional drumming
Festival drummer performing
Colorful African djembe drum
Traditional beaded shekere instrument
Programme

3 Days. Endless Memories.

Lake Saaka Recreation Center, Fortportal Tourism City

01
Opening Day — Heritage & Arrivals
Wednesday, 29 October 2026
09:00
Official Opening Ceremony
Cultural Village · Main Stage
Culture
10:30
Empaako Naming Ceremony
Cultural Village · Heritage Zone
Culture
12:00
Traditional Dance Showcases
Main Stage
Culture
14:00
Tourism Expo Opens
Tourism Pavilion
Tourism
16:00
Craft Village & Food Festival Opens
Market Zone
Culture
18:00
Sunset Networking Cocktail
Lakeside Terrace
Tourism
20:00
Opening Night Concert
Main Stage
Music
02
Culture Day — Deep Dive
Thursday, 30 October 2026
08:00
Morning Chimp Trek Excursions
Kibale National Park
Tourism
10:00
Storytelling with Elders
Heritage Zone
Culture
11:30
Tourism B2B Matchmaking Sessions
Tourism Pavilion
Tourism
13:00
Street Food Festival
Market Zone
Culture
15:00
Crater Lake Photography Tours
Kigere / Nkuruba
Tourism
18:00
Rwenzori Sunset Concert
Main Stage
Music
21:00
DJ Night & Night Bonfires
Lakeside Arena
Music
03
Grand Finale — Closing Gala
Friday, 31 October 2026
09:00
Morning Amabere Caves Tours
Amabere Caves Fortportal
Tourism
11:00
Emerging Artist Showcase
Main Stage
Music
13:00
Partnership Closing Sessions
Tourism Pavilion
Tourism
15:00
Fashion & Traditional Wear Show
Cultural Village
Culture
17:00
Comedy & Spoken Word Poetry
Main Stage
Culture
19:00
Grand Finale Concert
Main Stage
Music
22:00
Closing Ceremony & Farewell
Main Stage
Culture
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