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.

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.

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 held her long-awaited 'The One and Only' concert at Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala on Friday, drawing a large crowd. According to BigEye, the event featured glamorous entrances, a fireworks display, and an unexpected technical glitch during the performance. Despite the hiccup, the outlet described the night as having all the ingredients of a memorable concert, with fans turning out in force to support the artist's headline show.

Naira Ali has expressed her disapproval of DJs who focus on playing viral songs instead of honing their skills in the profession. In a statement, she emphasized that merely playing trending tracks from platforms like YouTube or TikTok does not qualify someone as a true DJ.

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.