Latest edition not confirmed. Editions were seen up to 2015 and the festival may be paused.
In the room
The experience
In the September editions we could confirm, the latest in 2015, Kampala transformed 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.
Insider tip
Walk in knowing
Skip the VIPs. Find a local crowd near the band and let the rhythm pull you into the real celebration.
Why it fits
Why it is in the atlas
Embodies the communal, improvised spirit of music as human connection. Pure Sonic Paths energy.
Plan the trip
When to go, hours, getting there
Best time to go
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.
Hours
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.
Getting there
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.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Where is The Jazz Safari?
The Jazz Safari is in Kampala, Uganda. Coordinates: 0.3476, 32.5825.
Is The Jazz Safari open?
Latest edition not confirmed. Editions were seen up to 2015 and the festival may be paused.
What kind of music is at The Jazz Safari?
The Jazz Safari programmes Jazz, Afrobeat. Uganda's soulful gathering of world-class musicians. A continent-wide conversation told through rhythm, every September across rooftops and terraces of Kampala.
When is the best time to visit The Jazz Safari?
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.
How do I get to The Jazz Safari?
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.
In The Long Listen
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