Every Upcoming Event In Kampala You Need To Know About Right Now

From an RnB brunch to a Western Uganda live concert, here is everything happening in Kampala and beyond between June and October 2026.

Kampala does not slow down. Between now and October, the city has a lineup of events that covers nearly every taste - RnB brunches, multi-day outdoor festivals, headline concerts, Runyakitara comedy, Western Ugandan live music and a major continental conference. Whether you are planning your next weekend or blocking out dates months in advance, here is every upcoming event currently live on PinnKET that deserves a spot on your calendar.

Old Skool RnB Brunch — 6 June 2026

Kicking off the run is the Old Skool RnB Brunch at NOTOS on Saturday 6 June. If your idea of a good afternoon involves classic RnB, good food and a crowd that actually knows the words, this one is built for you. It is a gate sale event, meaning no advance ticket is needed - just show up. But get there early; brunch crowds at NOTOS tend to fill up fast.

Paint and Worship In The Wild — 20 June 2026

On 20 June, Mafuta Safaris takes things completely outside. Paint and Worship In The Wild is an 18-hour outdoor festival set along the Jinja Kayunga road at a venue simply called The River. The concept is exactly what it sounds like - a full day of live worship performances, painting, creative expression and nature. With highlights including DJ sets, food and drinks, kid-friendly activities, merchandise stalls and state-of-the-art sound, this is one of the more ambitious outdoor experiences on the calendar. Tickets start from UGX 150,000 and promo codes are available online.

Eighteen hours outdoors, art in your hands and worship in the air. Paint and Worship In The Wild might be the most ambitious experience on Kampala's June calendar.

Ashaba Music Live In Concert — 10 July 2026

July belongs to Ashaba. Ashaba Music Live In Concert comes to the National Theater on Friday 10 July for a six-hour show running from 7 PM to 11 PM. The concert brings together a strong lineup including ITSMDNYT on the decks, Kahiri Music, Bowman Aremwaki, King David Royal and Quex Music UG. Tickets are priced from UGX 50,000 for regular entry up to UGX 150,000 for VIP. The National Theater is a proper concert venue and this is shaping up to be one of the standout music nights of the year.

ENSHEKO – Comedy In Runyakitara — 31 July 2026

Later in July, the National Theater hosts a completely different kind of night. ENSHEKO - Comedy in Runyakitara, organised by Kenneth Kimuli, brings Pablo live to the stage for a 13-hour comedy experience on Friday 31 July. Comedy in Runyakitara carries a particular energy - the language itself is expressive, rhythmic and naturally funny in the right hands, and Pablo has built a reputation for working it masterfully. Tickets start from just UGX 30,000 and are available online with promo codes. For anyone who has been looking for a reason to visit the National Theater this year, this is it.

The GBOY Live Experience — 5 September 2026

September opens with one of the most anticipated concerts on the second half of the calendar. The GBOY Live Experience brings the music maestro from Western Uganda to UMA Show Grounds on Saturday 5 September for an 11-hour live concert. Early bird tickets are currently available from UGX 20,000 - a remarkable entry point for a show that promises laser displays, an after-party, merchandise, DJ sets, live performances and full food and drink service across the day. GBOY has built a loyal following and UMA Show Grounds is one of the largest outdoor concert venues in Kampala. Refunds are available, which is a rare and reassuring detail.

ADCCE Conference — 1 October 2026

Closing out the run is a different kind of event entirely. The ADCCE Conference arrives at Speke Resort on Thursday 1 October. With packages including Sound of Africa, Gold and a selection of higher-tier bundles starting from UGX 900,000, this is positioned as a premium professional and cultural gathering. Speke Resort is one of the most prestigious conference venues in the country and the ticket pricing signals an event aimed squarely at a business, creative and leadership audience. Details beyond what is currently listed are limited, but the venue and pricing structure alone make it worth watching.

How To Buy Tickets For Any Of These Events

Every event listed here is available on PinnKET. You can buy online using Mobile Money, card or simply dial *217*413# on MTN or Airtel, enter the event code and pay with your phone - no smartphone or data connection needed. Tickets arrive instantly by SMS and are ready to scan at the gate.

Kampala's second half of 2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest stretches the city has had in years. Start with what is closest, but keep the full list in view.

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