FAQ
GENERAL
The festival dates and times are as follows:
OPENING: Thursday 2pm September 15th 2022.
CLOSING: The music stops on Monday Morning 8am September 19th 2022. Festival Goers need to vacate the festival site by 11am September 19th 2022.
TICKETING GATE CLOSES on Sunday at 1pm : 18th Sept 2022. Thereafter only individuals with a wristband are allowed to enter and leave the festival ground.
Campers need to vacate the site by Monday 11am September 19th 2022.
The NYEGE NYEGE Campsite opens from 2pm – Thursday 15th Sept 2022.
Please visit our press accreditation page
Submit your application form during the vendor application period on our website. Vending slots close on August 10th 2022. Only successful applicants will be contacted and will then be required to pay the stall fee to secure a space at the festival. Late applications will not be considered.
A wide variety of food and alcoholic as well as non-alcoholic beverages will be available for the duration of the event, supplied by various vendors at the festival. PLEASE NOTE: You are not permitted to bring your own food or beverages into the festival arena.
Yes, you’ll be able to get your fill of all kinds of tasty foods from the Global Food Village suitable for all types of diets.
Yes, however it’s suggested that attendees come prepared to avoid any inconvenience or disappointment due to technical issues or queuing.
Yes, First Aid services are available on site. Please alert any member of staff immediately if you require emergency medical services.
Mobile charging stations are catered for in the main festival arena as well as official Nyege Nyege festival campsites.
No. Only people with camping wristbands will be allowed into the campsite. No exceptions!
Yes the community around the festival provides safe parking for about 10’000 ugx per day. Most of the parking spots are around a 3- 8 minute walk from the festival entrance. Alternatively you can choose to leave your car behind and travel from Kampala or Jinja with one travel partner treepz.ug. Please visit our Transport section for more info. LINK HERE
Tickets
Early Bird tickets are now available and when these run out, General Release tickets will kick in. You can purchase tickets online here. Physical tickets for Nyege Nyege fest, accommodation and transport are available at the TALENT AFRICA offices at Plot 1 Hill Drive, Kampala Uganda from 9am – 7pm (Monday – Saturday).
Strictly no entry for under 18’s
You can purchase your physical tickets for Nyege Nyege fest, accommodation and transport at the TALENT AFRICA offices at Plot 1 Hill Drive, Kampala Uganda from 9am – 7pm (Monday – Saturday).
Tickets for East African citizens (these include citizens of Uganda/ Kenya/ Rwanda/ Tanzania/ Congo DRC/ South Sudan / Ethiopia) and Ugandan residents (requires proof of residency permit).
⚠️ Please note that work permit or temporary pass does not qualify as a residency permit, only an official Ugandan Residency Permit.
| Early Bird | Final Release | Door* | |
| UGX | 130’000 | 160’000 | 220’000 |
| KES | 4500 | 5500 | 7000 |
| USD | 35 | 45 | 60 |
| RWF | 36’000 | 46’000 | 62’000 |
*Door prices subject to availability
International / Non East Africa Residence
| EarlyBird | Pre Sale | Door* | |
| USD | 95 | 120 | 150 |
*Door prices subject to availability
Strictly no entry for under 18’s
Single day passes are not available for pre-sale. Subject to availability limited Friday, Saturday and Sunday – day passes might be available at the gate.
Subject to availability limited full festival passes will be available at the gate.
Single Day passes will be available at the gate subject to availability. We advise on getting pre-sale tickets to avoid disappointment.
There are no refunds on purchased tickets.
The QR code is a security measure that validates your ticket. The first person to use that QR code to enter the festival will be considered the valid ticket holder, so if someone copies or photographs your QR code, you could become a victim of fraud.
Camping
Nyege Nyege are delighted to announce an amazing new home for the Nyege Nyege Campsite, the ‘Beachfront Camp and Retreat’. Camping at Nyege is divided into 4 Zones:
- Bring Your Own Forest Camp
- Rapids View Camp Pre Set Up Tents
- Purple Pine Camp Pre Set Up Tents
- Wooden Cottage Village
The ‘Beachfront Camp & Retreat’ is on a beautiful forested river front stretch within the festival site with amazing vides of the ITanda Waterfalls and sunsets over the river. The campsite is about a 5 minute walk along the river from the Main stage, yet far away enough to have peace & quiet from the music. The campsite is in full shade from the trees so yo can sleep comfortable during the day.
For more info on camping please check accommodation page
The NYEGE NYEGE Campsite opens from 2pm Thursday, 15th September 2022.
Campers need to vacate the site by Monday 11am, 19th September 2022.
Campers can check in from 2pm on Thursday, 15th September 2022.
The Check-in desk opening times for 2022 are:
- Thursday 14:00 until 02:00 am
- Friday 9:00 am until 02:00 am
- Saturday 9:00 until midnight.
Arrivals outside of check in desk times will need to remain with their vehicles and check in when desk re-opens.
It is not possible to park your car next to your tent. However there is safe parking provided by the community just outside the festival gate.
There is lighting in each section of the Campsite, but we do recommend that you bring a torch with you.
There are no plug-in electricity points on site. However, if you want to charge your phone or camera you can do so for a small fee at the Information Desk which is situated next to the Campsite Café.
No, generators are not permitted in any sections of the Campsite. The campsite is lit in key areas after dark and cell phone charging service is offered at the Info Desk. Generators make considerable noise and give off fumes so impact negatively on fellow campers.
Yes, security is vital to us. The campsite, main access points and gates will all be manned by security. Each zone is assigned a specific wrist band to ensure that only those campers that are eligible to can access each zone.
In terms of personal items, we recommend that you bring only the items you really need. Please keep your valuables with you. If you would like to store your valuable items in a safe and secure place there are lockers available for hire at the information desk.
Yes, each campsite section has access to its own designated showers and toilets.
Camping tickets are available for purchase through our ticketing partner. Explore camping options on our accommodation page.
Groups over 20 pax should contact camping@nyegenyege.com to make their arrangements.
Camping wristbands must be obtained from the Nyege Nyege Beachfront Camp and Retreat’ Check-In Desk at the entrance of the camping. Please bring your tickets in a printed format to the check-in desk.
Your wristband is your responsibility and it is not possible to replace lost wristbands. Please take good care of your wristband.
Vendors / Traders
Please apply via our vending form here. Only applications submitted via the vending form will be considered. Each vendor application will be considered on a case by case basis. Application deadline is 15th of August. Only successful applicants will receive a reply.
A. Marketplace – Stall / Table
UGX 1,000,000
Includes: 2 festival passes, selling space with table and 2 chairs
B. Marketplace – Pop Up Shop or Exhibitor Tent
UGX 3,000,000
Includes: 4 festival passes, half of a 5m x 5m tent, 2 tables and 2 chairs
C. Premium Pop Up Shop or Exhibitor Tent
UGX 4,500,000
Includes 6 festival passes, 5m x 5m tent, 2 tables and 2 chairs and power
D. Street Food Vendors
UGX 1,000,000
Includes: 2 festival passes, selling space in street food market
E. Food Court
UGX 4,500,000
Includes: 6 festival passes, 5m x 5m tent, 2 tables, 2 chairs and power
F. Premium Restaurant Space
UGX 7,000,000
Spectacular Nile river view location. Create a unique food experience/vibe for your restaurant business
Includes: 8 festivals passes, 5m x 5m tent, 2 rectangular tables, 5 round tables with 20 chairs
*This option you will need to bring your own generator
If you need more trader tickets than we allocate, you will be required to purchase ordinary festival tickets.
Apart from alcoholic beverages, water and sodas you can sell beverages. Eg Fresh Juices, Coffee, teas etc.
Accredited delivery vehicles will be able to deliver your stock to the trader parking lot, from there you will have to use your vehicle that has access inside the festival with your trader parking sticker, to bring your stock to your stall. Due to high traffic volume, each trader vehicle has a maximum of 20 mins to unload before having to return to the trader parking lot. Please use the access roads.