Festival artist
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.
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.
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.
Programme
3 Days. Endless Memories.
Lake Saaka Recreation Center, Fortportal Tourism City
01
Opening Day — Heritage & Arrivals
Wednesday, 29 October 2026
09:00
Culture
Official Opening Ceremony
Cultural Village · Main Stage
10:30
Culture
Empaako Naming Ceremony
Cultural Village · Heritage Zone
12:00
Culture
Traditional Dance Showcases
Main Stage
14:00
Tourism
Tourism Expo Opens
Tourism Pavilion
16:00
Culture
Craft Village & Food Festival Opens
Market Zone
18:00
Tourism
Sunset Networking Cocktail
Lakeside Terrace
20:00
Music
Opening Night Concert
Main Stage
The line-up
Artists & Performers
Meet the voices, sounds, and performers bringing the festival to life.
Festival artist
RAY G
RNB Uganda
About RAY G
From Mbarara in Western Uganda and best in this region. Known for his distinctive sound, powerful Runyankole music and deep connection with audiences across Western Uganda, Ray G has become a prominent voice representing the region’s musical and cultural identity.
Festival artist
Ziza Bafana
Festival artist
Jackie Chandiru
Festival artist
MC DROPPA
MC Uganda
About MC DROPPA
Greatest of all seasonz MC - Fort portal
Festival artist
DJ DANNY P
DJ Uganda
About DJ DANNY P
BEST DJ - FORT
Festival artist
Konkona Dance - Fitness
Dance - Fitness Uganda
About Konkona Dance - Fitness
Its an entertainment dance fitness crew
Festival artist
selk
Cultural Uganda
About selk
Best Afribeats artist in Ug
Culture. Music. Connection.
Explore the festival programme
Nearby Attractions
Explore around Fortportal
Safaris Adventure Cruising Culture Game Drives
~129 km
Queen Elizabeth N.P
''A Medley of Wonders''
★
4.6
599 reviews
Wildlife
~26 km from festival venue
Kibale National Park
Uganda · East Africa · World's Highest Primate Density
★
4.5
698 reviews
Nature
~8 km · ~15 min drive
Amabere Caves
Toro Kingdom · Ancient Mythology · Stalactites & Waterfall
★
4.3
901 reviews
Adventure
~40 km from festival venue
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Mountains of the Moon · UNESCO World Heritage Site · Africa's Last Tropical Glaciers
★
4.3
585 reviews
52–59 km
Semuliki National Park
The Gateway to Central Africa in Uganda
★
0.0
Nature
~20 km · ~30 min drive
Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve
Pristine Crater Lake · Red Colobus Monkeys · Community Campsite
★
4.5
243 reviews
Nature
~5 km · ~10 min drive
Kigere Crater Lake
Ancient Crater Lake · Sunrise Views · Photography · Walking Trails
★
4.1
69 reviews
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Secure your place at Routes & Roots Festival 2026. 29–31 October, Fortportal, Uganda.