14
Jun 2026
3 days
Kalangala Town, Bugala · Cultural festival
Ssese Heritage Festival
An annual celebration of Sesse heritage — three days of traditional drumming, dance, food, and craft demonstrations on the central square.
Events · Festivals · Celebrations
What's on, and when.
A year-round calendar of cultural, sporting, and community events across the archipelago.
Upcoming
Six events worth planning a trip around.
Dates may shift slightly year to year. Confirm with your lodge or the local tourism office before booking.
27
Jun 2026
1 day
Luuku Port, Bugala · Sport
Lake Victoria Fishing Tournament
Open tournament for recreational anglers. Nile Perch is the headline species — the current record stands at 118kg.
08
Aug 2026
1 day
Kyamuswa Island · Market
Kyamuswa Market Day Expanded
Monthly expanded market featuring craft producers from across the archipelago. Live drumming, traditional food stalls, and cultural performances.
12
Sep 2026
5 days
Bubeke Island · Wildlife
Birding Week
Guided birding expeditions, evening talks from ornithologists, and dawn shoebill stakeouts. Registration required — limited spots.
21
Oct 2026
1 day
Kalangala · National
Independence Day Celebration
Uganda's Independence Day marked with a community parade, cultural performances, and a free fish fry at Lutoboka Beach in the evening.
05
Dec 2026
1 day
Between Bugala & Luku · Sport
Sesse Canoe Race
Traditional hand-carved canoes race the channel between Bugala and Luku. Watching it from Lutoboka Beach is a Ssese must-do.