Food
The “Akurut” Culinary Village
Traditional Teso delicacies — Asis (sweet potato bread), Atapa (millet bread), and Ebeele (smoked beef in g-nut paste) — served with live demonstrations of traditional cooking methods.
HomeVisit
Two days. All of Teso.
Six signature experiences across two days at Kololo — culinary village, folk dance, artisan craft, and a Teso-inspired fashion show.
24–25
October
- When
- Saturday & Sunday, 24–25 October 2026
- Hours
- 7am till late, both days
- Where
- Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Kampala
- Days to go
- –
Signature experiences
Six experiences, across two days
Gate times and the full running order will be announced closer to the date. A family-friendly daytime programme moves into the Emorimor Gala Dinner in the evening.
Dance
The Ajosi & Akogo Dance Off
A competitive showcase of Teso folk dances, with troupes from different districts going head-to-head to draw participation from the grassroots.
Craft
Emaali Innovation Hub
An exhibition space for local artisans working in pottery, basketry, and black-smithing, with masterclasses where visitors can learn basic weaving or beadwork.
Heritage
Teso Heritage Trail
A digital and physical walk-through gallery using photography and artifacts to trace the Iteso story from migration to the modern era.
Evening · Fundraising gala
The Emorimor Gala Dinner
A high-level evening fundraising segment, featuring a silent auction of Teso-inspired contemporary art and crafts.
Fashion
“Eipone Loka Iteso” Fashion Show
A runway event blending traditional bark cloth and animal-print aesthetics with modern fashion trends.
Venue
Getting There
Kololo Ceremonial Grounds sits in the heart of Kampala — an open-air venue across the paved grounds and lawns, with the festival unfolding outdoors from the day’s first experiences through to the Emorimor Gala Dinner at night.
- Venue
- Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Kampala
- Dates
- Saturday & Sunday, 24–25 October 2026
- Hours
- 7am till late
- Setting
- Open-air, across the paved grounds and lawns
Before you come
Good to know
- The festival runs open-air across Kololo’s paved grounds and lawns — dress for a day (and evening) outdoors.
- Gate times and the full running order will be announced closer to the date.
To be announced - A family-friendly daytime programme moves into the Emorimor Gala Dinner in the evening.
- Accessibility provisions are being finalised — details to be confirmed.
To be confirmed
When is the festival, and what time does it start?
Emaali runs over two days — Saturday and Sunday, 24–25 October 2026 — from 7am till late, at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Kampala.
How do I get in?
Entry arrangements will be announced here and in Festival News as the date approaches. Check back, or watch the News page for the update.
Is the festival family-friendly?
Yes. Families and children are welcome across both days at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.
There’s more to Emaali than two days
Help build what comes next
Behind the festival stands a longer story — a movement to preserve Teso heritage and build a lasting home for its culture. Join it as a partner, or support the legacy directly.