Arts & culture

Arts & culture in Nairobi and East Africa

Exhibitions, festivals, music, theatre and talks, checked by our culture desk, with dates, venues, prices and where to get tickets.

October 2026

Music

Sat 24 Oct – Sun, 25 Oct 2026 · UMA Multi-Purpose Hall, Kampala · From USh 120,000

Afrigo Band performs with the Pearl Symphony Orchestra at the UMA show grounds, Kampala.

Music

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:00 · Zone 7, Kampala · UGX 50,000; table of four UGX 300,000

Ugandan singer Mad Ice and his band play a seated evening at Zone 7, Mbuya, Kampala, with guests Mr Nice, Kenneth Mugabi and Jackie Chandiru.

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