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.
The heart of the festival — a living cultural experience where Toro Kingdom traditions, dances, storytelling and artisan crafts come to life.
Headline concerts, Rwenzori sunset performances, emerging artist showcases, DJ nights, comedy and spoken word under the open sky.
Tourism operators, lodges, airlines and SMEs connect, exhibit and do business the premier tourism networking platform in the region.
3 Days. Endless Memories.
Lake Saaka Recreation Center, Fortportal Tourism City
Line-up
Artists & Performers
Local, national, and international talent lighting up the Rwenzori stage.
Ziza Bafana
RAY G
About RAY G
From Mbarara in Western Uganda and best in this region. Known for his distinctive sound, powerful Runyankole music and deep connection with audiences across Western Uganda, Ray G has become a prominent voice representing the region’s musical and cultural identity.
Heli Baibe
About Heli Baibe
Born Agaba Loice, Heli Baibe is a fast-rising Ugandan artist who has captured hearts with her powerful voice and unique musical style. Blending Afrobeat rhythms with soulful R&B melodies, she represents a new generation of African artists breaking boundaries and creating authentic sounds that resonate globally.
Jackie Chandiru
IRYN HINDA
About IRYN HINDA
Iryn Hinda is a contemporary Ugandan recording artist known for blending traditional Tooro and Banyakitara musical styles with modern appeal. She is celebrated for emotionally resonant and trending tracks like "Hura Omutima," "Bwakaiso," and "Akikozire"
MC DROPPA
About MC DROPPA
Greatest of all seasonz MC - Fort portal
Atwooki Richie
DJ DANNY P
About DJ DANNY P
BEST DJ - FORT
King Joe
Konkona Dance - Fitness
About Konkona Dance - Fitness
Its an entertainment dance fitness crew
Dopa Mine
Quan Oxeven
selk
About selk
Best Afribeats artist in Ug
Culture. Music. Connection.
Explore the festival programmeExplore around Fortportal
Safaris Adventure Cruising Culture Game Drives
~129 km
''A Medley of Wonders''
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
52–59 km
The Gateway to Central Africa in Uganda
Nature
~20 km · ~30 min drive
Pristine Crater Lake · Red Colobus Monkeys · Community Campsite
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.