At a press conference held in Kampala on Tuesday , organisers unveiled the Riddim & Roar Experience*, a massive reggae and dancehall festival scheduled for Saturday, 19th December 2026 at the Lugogo Cricket Oval.
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The event, billed as _“Where Music Meets The Wild,”_ is positioning itself as East Africa’s biggest December concert — a full-day festival blending classic riddims, dancehall energy, safari culture, and Ugandan hospitality.
Safari Beats is the lifestyle and entertainment brand of Africa One Tours and Travel Limited. The brand has built its reputation on fusing music with tourism, a model that delivered one of Uganda’s biggest shows of the year in May when it hosted Jamaican dancehall star Spice at Lugogo alongside Cindy Sanyu, Sheebah, Winnie Nwagi, Karole Kasita, Navio and Ziza Bafana. 3504
This December, the focus shifts from a single headliner to a celebration of an entire era.
A Lineup Built on Classics
Headlining the Riddim & Roar Experience is legendary Jamaican dancehall group *T.O.K*, famed for timeless anthems that defined a generation of dancehall across the Caribbean, Africa and beyond.
They will be joined by Kenya’s most iconic duo, *Nazizi & Wyre of Necessary Noize*, reuniting one of East Africa’s most beloved collaborations for a night of nostalgia and high energy.
Also on the bill is Kenyan dancehall pioneer *Redsan*, whose catalogue — from _“Nakutaka”_ to _“Shoulder Back”_ — remains a staple on Ugandan airwaves and playlists.
Uganda will be represented by *A Pass* and award-winning trio *B2C (Mr. Lee, Julio and Bobby Lash)*, who have been at the forefront of the official promotional campaign for the concert.
Organisers say more acts, DJs and surprise guests will be announced in the coming weeks, with the full programme designed to take fans on a journey through classic riddims, old-school dancehall, and new-school Afrobeats.
More Than A Concert
True to the Safari Beats brand, Riddim & Roar is not being sold as just a concert.
The December 19th show will feature a safari-themed festival experience — immersive stage design, wildlife and conservation storytelling, cultural showcases, food, fashion and fan engagement zones — reflecting Safari Beats’ core mission of using entertainment to market Uganda as a tourism destination.
The brand has consistently described its vision as telling Uganda’s story through heritage, creativity and exploration, connecting music with tourism potential.
Previous Safari Beats experiences have included curated tourism activities for international artists, including visits to Buganda Kingdom heritage sites, Bulange, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, and Murchison Falls National Park — a model organisers say will continue with the December edition.
Tickets & Gates
Gates at Lugogo Cricket Oval will open at *12:00 PM* on 19th December, with performances running into the night.
Tickets announced at the press conference:
– *Wild Pass:* UGX 100,000
– *Wild VIP Solo:* UGX 700,000
– *Wild VIP Table (5 pax):* UGX 3,500,000
Tickets are available via *safaribeats.ug* and *quicket.co.ug*. Organisers have urged fans to buy early, warning that December shows at Lugogo traditionally sell out.
