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Every September, Kampala transforms into a celebration of groove and grace. The Jazz Safari is not just a festival, it is a living archive of African rhythm. Open-air terraces, rooftop stages, and streets alive with improvisation. A heartbeat of the continent made audible.
Skip the VIPs. Find a local crowd near the band and let the rhythm pull you into the real celebration.
Embodies the communal, improvised spirit of music as human connection. Pure Sonic Paths energy.
Annual, last weekend of July. Two nights at the Kampala Serena Hotel and surrounding venues. The Saturday night main programme is the headline. The sister Jazz Junction monthly events run year-round.
Annual festival, July. Main programme nights 19:00 to 23:30. Jazz Junction monthly events at Kampala Serena and Sheraton, second Friday of each month.
Fly Entebbe (EBB), drive 40 minutes north to Kampala. The Serena Hotel is in central Kampala on Kintu Road. Taxis from any Kampala hotel district.