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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 Music Tourism Nearby Attractions ↓
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

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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
Nearby Attractions

Explore around Fortportal

Kibale National Park
Wildlife ~26 km from festival venue
Kibale National Park

Uganda · East Africa · World's Highest Primate Density

★ 4.5 698 reviews
Queen Elizabeth N.P
Safaris Adventure Cruising Culture Game Drives ~129 km
Queen Elizabeth N.P

''A Medley of Wonders''

★ 4.6 599 reviews
Amabere Caves
Nature ~8 km · ~15 min drive
Amabere Caves

Toro Kingdom · Ancient Mythology · Stalactites & Waterfall

★ 4.3 901 reviews
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
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
Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve
Nature ~20 km · ~30 min drive
Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve

Pristine Crater Lake · Red Colobus Monkeys · Community Campsite

★ 4.5 243 reviews
Tooro Botanical Gardens
Nature ~3 km · 10 min drive
Tooro Botanical Gardens

Native Plants · Organic Honey · Guided Ecology Walks

★ 4.3 182 reviews
Kigere Crater Lake
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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