Blankets and Wine Kampala

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Food & DrinkKampala
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DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkWhat sets Blankets and Wine apart is its
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: UGX
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Blankets and Wine Kampala in Kampala

Blankets and Wine Kampala is the Ugandan edition of the pan-African picnic-style music festival founded in Nairobi in 2008 by musician Muthoni Drummer Queen. Held at Lugogo Cricket Oval, it pairs live performances from East African artists with a laid-back outdoor picnic format, plus the Onja Onja stage for DJs and an artisan market where local vendors sell crafts, fashion, and food.

Blankets and Wine began in Nairobi in 2008, the creation of Kenyan musician and cultural entrepreneur Muthoni Drummer Queen, who wanted a stage for emerging Kenyan artists that felt more like a garden party than a nightclub gig.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What sets Blankets and Wine apart is its founding premise: rather than a standing-room concert, guests spread blankets on the grass at Lugogo Cricket Oval and picnic while watching a curated bill of East and pan-African musicians, a format Muthoni Drummer Queen exported from the original Nairobi edition after 2008

02

The mystery stays covered

Since the Kampala edition launched in 2012, it has grown into one of the region's most consistent live-music franchises, staging three to four editions a year and drawing lineups that mix Ugandan stars such as Fik Fameica, King Saha, and Spice Diana with Kenyan acts like Sauti Sol and Bensoul

03

The city starts moving

The adjoining Onja Onja market gives independent designers, food vendors, and craftspeople a rare, direct, stage-adjacent audience

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival preserves its original 2008 Nairobi picnic concept - bring your own wine and blanket

Water and renewal

Living ritual

spread out on the grass

The sacred route

Living ritual

and let the music be a backdrop to conversation - while the Onja Onja market segment echoes an East African tradition of pairing live performance with informal artisan trading

The local code

Living ritual

similar to open-air craft markets found across the region

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

Use the event area in Kampala to set the route; normal travel times can stretch once crowds build.

What to wear

Casual and expressive - many attendees dress up in bold African prints, sundresses, or festival wear for photos, but comfortable clothing for sitting on the grass for hours is the practical...

Safety

For Blankets and Wine Kampala, keep the basics simple: small bag, charged phone, meeting point and respect for crowd controls.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Kampala.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

UGX

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map0.32 N, 32.58 EOpen in Google Maps

Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

Nearest airportEBB — Entebbe
TransportUse the event area in Kampala to set the route; normal travel times can stretch once crowds build.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Kampala.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kampala via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kampala, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearCasual and expressive - many attendees dress up in bold African prints, sundresses, or festival wear for photos, but comfortable clothing for sitting on the grass for hours is the practical baseline. A light jacket or shawl helps once the sun sets and Kampala evenings cool down; flat sandals or trainers work better than heels on the cricket-pitch lawn.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Uganda and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Blankets and Wine Kampala?

Blankets and Wine Kampala is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Blankets and Wine Kampala take place?

The festival is listed in Kampala, Uganda. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLkenya.blanketsandwine.com
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Listed datesDates TBA
Source statusOfficial source linked
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