Namaste Community

Indian events in Kampala

Uganda’s Indian community, rebuilt since the 1980s after the 1972 expulsion: the temples and gurdwaras of the city centre, and Diwali across Kampala. Everything below is within 20 km of Kampala, posted by the community and checked by a moderator; in the app the same list is ranked by how far each one is from you.

Everything for Indians in Kampala — festivals, groups, businesses →

Diwali 2026 in Kampala — the date, sunset time and every event →

Upcoming near Kampala0 listed

Nothing posted within 20 km of Kampala right now. See all of Uganda.

New Indian events near Kampala, by email

Once a week, and only when something new is on within 10 km of where you live — garba nights, Diwali melas, meetups, concerts. Free, and one click switches it off.

Questions people ask

How far from Kampala do these events reach?
Everything on this page is within 20 km of the centre of Kampala. In the app you choose your own radius — 10, 50, 100 or 200 km — and every event shows its distance from you.
Are Indian events in Kampala open to non-Indians?
Yes. Festivals, workshops, concerts and food events are public and mostly in English. Temple and gurdwara events welcome visitors — dress modestly and cover your head in a gurdwara.
How do I post an event in Kampala?
Open the Namaste Community app, go to Events and tap Submit. A moderator approves it and it appears here and to members nearby.

Every event near you — and your community with it

Free, in every country. Everything below is ranked by how far it is from you.

  • Groups near youJoin the Indian community groups in your city — chat, plans and people who get it.
  • Events near youEvery Diwali mela, festival and meetup, ranked by distance, with RSVP and reminders.
  • Buy and sellSarees, kurtas, furniture, kitchen things — from people a few streets away.
  • Rent near youRooms and flats from the community, with the person behind the listing one tap away.

Organising something?

Post it from the app under Events, wherever you are. It is free, a moderator checks it, and it appears here and to every member nearby. Running several a year? Email [email protected] for a listing invite.