29–31 October 2026 · Fortportal, Uganda
BE PART OF THE
EXPERIENCE
Three days of culture, music, tourism and community connection at Lake Saaka Recreation Center — the heart of Fortportal Tourism City.
More than a concert.
A full cultural immersion.
Three distinct pillars woven into one unforgettable destination experience.
A living, breathing space where heritage comes alive through ceremony, craft, and storytelling.
- → Empaako naming ceremony
- → Traditional dances
- → Mini-cultural food festival
- → Craft making & display
- → Story telling with elders
- → Traditional wear / fashion
- → Street & modern food experience
- → Exhibitions
World-class and emerging artists performing against the backdrop of the Rwenzori mountains.
- → Rwenzori sunset concert
- → Local, National & International artists
- → DJ nights
- → Comedy & spoken poetry
- → Night bonfires
- → Emerging Artist Showcases
A platform for industry leaders, operators, and travelers to connect and do business.
- → Tour operator showcases
- → Lodges and hotels
- → Airlines & travel agencies
- → Tourism & Creative Networking
- → SME exhibitions
- → Partnership matchmaking
- → Transportation experiences
3 Days. Endless Memories.
Lake Saaka Recreation Center, Fortportal Tourism City
Explore around Fortportal
Wildlife
~26 km from festival venue
Uganda · East Africa · World's Highest Primate Density
Nature
~8 km · ~15 min drive
Toro Kingdom · Ancient Mythology · Stalactites & Waterfall
Adventure
~40 km from festival venue
Mountains of the Moon · UNESCO World Heritage Site · Africa's Last Tropical Glaciers
Nature
~20 km · ~30 min drive
Pristine Crater Lake · Red Colobus Monkeys · Community Campsite
Nature
~3 km · 10 min drive
Native Plants · Organic Honey · Guided Ecology Walks
Nature
~5 km · ~10 min drive
Ancient Crater Lake · Sunrise Views · Photography · Walking Trails
Secure your place at Routes & Roots Festival 2026. 29–31 October, Fortportal, Uganda.