Sponsorship and exhibition for the Emaali Cultural Festival 2026 is open. The Union has published thirteen categories, from UGX 1 million to UGX 50 million, so that a cultural performance group, a district cooperative, a university, a bank and a telecom can each find a way in at a level that fits.
The Festival is a cultural, tourism, investment and heritage platform. Two days at Kololo put an exhibitor in front of cultural institutions, government agencies, development partners, tour operators, investors, artists, academia, youth groups and international visitors at once.
| Cat. | Package | Investment |
|---|---|---|
| A | Corporate Partner | UGX 50,000,000 |
| B | Corporate Sponsor | UGX 20,000,000 |
| C | Corporate Exhibitor | UGX 10,000,000 |
| D | Spotlight Exhibitor | UGX 5,000,000 |
| E | Heritage Tourism Exhibitor | UGX 2,000,000 |
| F | Traditional & Cultural Arts Exhibitor | UGX 1,000,000 |
| G | Traditional Cuisine Exhibitor | UGX 1,000,000 |
| H | Cultural Performance Group | UGX 1,000,000 |
| I | Institutions & NGOs | UGX 1,000,000 |
| J | Agro-Tourism Exhibitor | UGX 1,000,000 |
| K | Sports Tourism Exhibitor | UGX 2,000,000 |
| L | Educational Tourism Exhibitor | UGX 1,000,000 |
| M | Recreational Tourism / Hospitality | UGX 2,000,000 |
The three flagship packages
Corporate Partner — UGX 50,000,000. The principal supporter’s position: exclusive premium branding across Festival communications; logo placement on the main stage, entrance arches, VIP areas, media backdrops, banners and digital platforms; remarks at the official opening ceremony; a premium exhibition pavilion in a strategic location; a corporate profile in the official souvenir publication; product launch and activation rights; dedicated media coverage before, during and after; twenty VIP access passes; recognition at all official ceremonies; and a post-event impact report with a commemorative plaque and certificate.
Corporate Sponsor — UGX 20,000,000. Official recognition as a Corporate Sponsor, premium logo placement on selected promotional materials, a prime exhibition booth, inclusion in media campaigns and in the souvenir publication, access to the networking forums, ten VIP passes and a certificate of sponsorship.
Corporate Exhibitor — UGX 10,000,000. Premium exhibition space for businesses seeking direct engagement with consumers, investors and stakeholders: inclusion in the official exhibitors’ directory, social-media and website recognition, participation in the business-matching sessions, four exhibitor accreditation passes and a certificate.
Categories D to M — Spotlight Exhibitor, then heritage tourism, traditional and cultural arts, cuisine, performance groups, institutions and NGOs, agro-tourism, sports tourism, educational tourism and hospitality — each carry dedicated exhibition or performance space, brand visibility across the Festival’s platforms, sector-specific networking and a certificate of participation. Passes and pavilion placement scale with the level.
What a partner gets out of it
- Corporate visibility and public trust, in front of a national audience.
- A demonstrated commitment to cultural preservation and national identity.
- Access to new markets and customer segments.
- Strategic partnerships with government, development partners and investors.
- A hand in promoting tourism, trade, innovation and investment.
- Support for youth empowerment and community development.
- A contribution to socio-economic transformation through culture and tourism.
The full pack sits on the Sponsorship & Exhibition page. To begin a conversation, use the Contact page or the Festival information line, 0772 877 339.
