The Diwali Food Festival 2026 will take place at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala on Sunday, November 1, bringing together visitors for a celebration of Indian cuisine, music and cultural entertainment.
The event is organised by Speke Resort Munyonyo in partnership with the Indian Association of Uganda, with Talent Africa Group handling event management. It will be open to the public, with gates scheduled to open at 2:30 p.m.
Visitors will have access to food stalls featuring dishes from different regions of India, alongside shopping stalls, drinks and music. Organisers have also provided a dedicated play area for children.
A fireworks display is scheduled for 8 p.m., providing an evening attraction for visitors attending the festival.
Food and cultural entertainment
The festival will offer visitors an opportunity to sample different Indian regional cuisines while experiencing aspects of Indian culture in Kampala.
The programme combines food, shopping and entertainment, with activities intended to accommodate families and other members of the public.
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an important celebration in Indian culture. It is traditionally associated with the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Its observance brings together religious and cultural traditions across different Indian communities.
The Kampala festival provides a public setting for celebrating aspects of that heritage through food and entertainment, while bringing together people from different backgrounds.
Speke Resort Munyonyo, located on the shores of Lake Victoria, will host the afternoon and evening activities.
Event details
- Event: Diwali Food Festival 2026
- Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Venue: Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala
- Gates open: 2:30 p.m.
- Fireworks display: 8 p.m.
- Organisers: Speke Resort Munyonyo and Indian Association of Uganda
- Event management: Talent Africa Group
- Admission: Open to the public
