The second edition of the Dread Lazer Turn Up, part of the Smirnoff Turn Up series, drew Kampala's party crowd for a night of music and live entertainment headlined by Dread Lazer and Joshua Baraka, according to Matooke Republic. The event's highlight was Dread Lazer's hybrid DJ set, which combined DJing with live instrumentation. The celebration marked the latest instalment of the recurring nightlife event in Uganda's capital.

Vibez Nzuri, a music event held on Saturday 5 September 2026 at Gazebo in Najjera, Kampala, drew music lovers, young creatives and partygoers for an afternoon of music, games and drinks, according to CampusBee. The event, sponsored by Captain Morgan, showcased Kampala's emerging music acts and drew a strong youthful turnout despite the September heat, the outlet reported.

Ugandan singer Lydia Jazmine performed at Lugogo Cricket Oval on Friday night, where thousands of fans reportedly sang her songs back to her as soon as she stepped on stage. According to Sqoop, the audience had waited a long time before her appearance, but her arrival was met with an immediate and enthusiastic response, reflecting a career built on popular melodies that resonated strongly with the crowd at the Kampala venue.

Uganda Standard profiles Goodhope, a young Ugandan musician who worked as a carpenter before pursuing music professionally. According to the report, his passion for singing and dancing began as a childhood hobby and gradually developed into a career ambition. He hopes to build a name for himself and achieve the kind of fame enjoyed by global stars such as Michael Jackson and figures from Indian film, as he chases success on the big stage.

On Saturday night, Club Guvnor in Kampala hosted a vibrant event featuring local influencers and entertainment figures, with Sheilah Gashumba serving as the host. The event, organized by Don Julio in partnership with Guvnor, aimed to create an unforgettable experience for attendees, showcasing the city's nightlife and social scene.

The article discusses the evolving role of deejays, highlighting how their reputation once relied on their ability to select the right music and read the crowd without verbal communication. It reflects on a time when the focus was solely on the music rather than the deejay's performance, questioning the current trend of deejays dancing during their sets.