Milégé World Music Festival 2025
Your official guide to the dates, artists, tickets, and magic of this year's event.
What to Expect
Vibrant Music
A diverse lineup of indigenous and contemporary African artists across multiple stages.
Scenic Camping
Camp under the stars at our beautiful grounds, connecting with nature and fellow music lovers.
Local Flavours
Explore a wide variety of authentic Ugandan food and craft beverages from local vendors.
Rich Culture
Experience more than music with art installations, dance troupes, and cultural workshops.
Event Details
Dates
1st to 3rd August, 2025
Venue
Tropical Beach, Garuga, Entebbe, Uganda
Past Lineup Highlights
Celebrate the past events and plan for the next.
The Milege World Music Festival 2025
Bolton Serunjoji - "Nsangi" Live (2014)
Festival Reel (2016)
Milege World Music Festival Highlights
A Party in the Wild (2017)
Giovanni Kiyingi & Eka Band - "KALEEBA"
Sign Soulz - Sign Language Music (2016)
Watmon Live at Milege (2015)
Giovanni Kiyingi - Live Performance
Get Your Festival Pass
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Event Essentials
A quick guide to help you prepare for the festival.
What to Pack
- Tent & Sleeping Bag (for campers)
- Foldable chair or mat
- Warm jacket / hoodie
- Sunscreen & Mosquito repellent
- Reusable water bottle
- Swimwear & Hand sanitizer
- Phone, ID & Ticket (digital or print)
Camping & Food
- Camping Zone: Garuga Tropical beach
- Security: 24/7 guards
- Food: African delicacies, vegan options
- Vendors accept MTN mobile money, Airtel Money, and cash.
Transport & Final Tips
- From Kampala: Festival Shuttle available
- Inside Entebbe: Garden shuttle every 2 hours
- Parking: Limited, come early
- Final Tip: Tag your gear and plan your meet-up zone!
- Bring good vibes only!
Frequently Asked Questions
The Milégé World Music Festival is Uganda's biggest celebration of world music, culture, and community. It brings together artists from across Africa and the world to perform in a vibrant, nature-filled setting, featuring music, dance, poetry, storytelling, film, crafts, and traditional cuisine.
Dates: 1st to 3rd August 2025. Venue: Tropical Beach, Garuga, Entebbe (NEW VENUE!). Secure venue and beautiful scenery.
The festival is organized by the Milégé Afro-Jazz Band and supported by the Milégé Acoustic Project, alongside a network of volunteers, creatives, and cultural advocates.
Recommended items include: Your ticket or mobile code, valid ID, camping gear (if staying over), sunglasses, hat, rain jacket, comfortable shoes, wet wipes, mosquito repellent, and a power bank. Remember to label your gear!
For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, the following are not permitted: Outside food/drinks, weapons, drones or professional cameras (without a press pass), and violence.
Yes! Come with your gear or book a spot. Waking up to the sounds of the lake and morning music jams is part of the experience. Note: camping tents are available at the site at a reasonable fee on a “first come, first served” basis.
You can sign up through our website on the 'Get Involved' page or follow our social media pages to join as: Hospitality team, Artist liaison, Decor, setup & logistics, or Media & photography.