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.

As the Tusker Lite Neon Raves Grand Finale approaches at Next Media Park, finalists from various Ugandan cities participated in a mentorship session aimed at enhancing their skills beyond just performance. The competition, which includes dance crews from Hoima, Masaka, Mbarara, Arua, Gulu, and Kampala, focuses on preparing these finalists for the upcoming event this Saturday.

Ugandan artist Mungu Feni has participated in the Showbiz101 2026 music camp, a seven-day creative industry program held in Lagos, Nigeria, from June 23 to 30, 2026. Organized by bridgeAFRIC, the event aimed to connect African creatives with global industry players through education, collaboration, networking, and music, enhancing opportunities for talent on an international scale.

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.

Uganda is actively seeking to increase its share of the German tourism market by hosting a tourism roadshow in Düsseldorf, organized by the Uganda Embassy in Berlin and the Uganda Tourism Board. The initiative, which began on Tuesday, aims to promote attractions such as gorilla trekking and safaris to potential travelers. This effort is part of a broader strategy to engage directly with trip planners and boost tourism from Germany.

The Uganda International Fashion Week returned on September 5, 2026, with a grand finale gala at Kampala Serena Hotel, six years after its last edition. According to Matooke Republic, the event brought together local and international designers, fashion enthusiasts, creatives and industry players from Uganda, East Africa and beyond, who took to the runway under the event's theme.