Nyege Nyege 2026 — Wakaliwood Edition

Nyege Nyege Festival 2026 — Wakaliwood Edition

East Africa’s biggest electronic music, art, and cultural festival returns for its 11th edition from Thursday, 19th to Sunday, 22nd November 2026 at Adrift Overland Camp, Kalagala Falls in Jinja! Dubbed the Wakaliwood Edition, this action-packed four-day extravaganza transforms the banks of the River Nile into a working Wakaliwood movie set, blending 300+ international and local artists across 7 stages with Ugandan cult cinema, adventure, and riverside camping.

Festival Highlights:

• 4 Days, 3 Nights, 7 Stages: Non-stop music spanning Afrobeats, Amapiano, Singeli, Gqom, Hip-Hop, and experimental electronic sounds from over 300 artists across 40+ countries.
• Live Wakaliwood Movie Shoot: Experience the festival grounds doubling as an active set for a brand-new Wakaliwood action film by filmmaker Isaac G.G. Nabwana.
• Nile Adventure & Camping: Enjoy riverside camping on site along with white-water rafting and bungee jumping with Adrift.

Event Details:

• Dates: Thursday, 19th – Sunday, 22nd November 2026 (Gates open Thursday at 4:00 PM)
• Venue: Adrift Overland Camp, Kalagala Falls, Jinja
• Presented by: Uganda Waragi (Strictly 18+)

Tickets & Pricing:

• Full Festival Pass (4 Days): UGX 155,000
• Friday Day Pass: UGX 70,000
• Saturday Day Pass: UGX 70,000
• Tickets are available online via MTN MoMo Ticketing, Tag Ticketing, and Resident Advisor (for international attendees).