Standing the test of time: Bayimba Arts Festival

Iryn Namubiru (in white) pose with her fans during the festival

Bayimba International Festival of the Arts is an annual series of multi- disciplinary art events including music, poetry, dance, storytelling and theatre. It is organized to support the development of local creative arts, socialization of artistes with the audience and also to give a platform to local talents.

Started in September 2008, the event is organized by the Bayimba Foundation and has stimulated and inspired creativity, innovation and collaboration in arts for more than a decade.

The 12th edition of Bayimba will be held from the 1st to the 4th of August at Lunkulu Island on the showers of Lake Victoria in Mukono. This year’s festival will mainly feature performances and productions from Uganda.

Lunkulu Island is located on the shores of Lake Victoria off Mukono/Katosi road, 42 km from Kampala and 60 km from Jinja, and can be easily reached by road and can be accessed by boat.

Tickets are available via Jumia, Xente & Quicket.

Early Bird tickets:

Full Festival pass – 71k

Camping (tent for 2 + mattress) – 100k

Camping (tent for 2 + mattress) – 100k

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