India Day 2026 brings Indian and Ugandan communities together at Kololo Airstrip

The 2026 India Day celebrations turned Kololo Independence Grounds into a colourful display of Indian music and cultural artefacts as the Indian and Ugandan communities gathered to celebrate friendship and unity between the two countries.

Indian music stars Neha Kakkar and Rohanpreet Singh provided the biggest entertainment moments of the celebration.

Prime Minister RObinah Nabbanja and Local Gov't minister Balaam Barugahara were in attendance. Photo by David Lukiiza

The celebration attracted government officials, Indian community leaders, entertainers and families. Among the notable guests were the Prime Minister Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara, Justine Lumumba Kasule, NRM chief whip Hon. Evelyn Anite and MD Kansai Plascon Uganda Gunter Santosh.

Kids put up a great choreographed performance. Photo by David Lukiiza

Neha Kakkar and Rohanpreet Singh brought the star power that turned the celebration into a major entertainment experience. Neha Kakkar, known for her energetic stage performances and popular Indian songs, gave Kololo a Bollywood feel, with fans singing along, dancing and capturing moments on their phones.

Rohanpreet Singh was the icing on the cake.

The entertainment was not limited to the two headline performers. It also featured dances and musical presentations.
For many revellers, India Day offered more than just a concert. It was a lifestyle experience where fashion, food, music, dance and culture came together.

The full-house crowd cheered on the performers. Photo by David Lukiiza

As part of the India Day initiative, the organisers highlighted plans to support 200 heart surgeries for people in Uganda, making charity an important part of this year’s India Day celebrations. "The 2026 India Day is going to support life-changing initiatives by offering heart surgeries to the people in Uganda. It is also a call of peace and unity between the Indian and Ugandan communities,” said Paresh Mehta, the chairman of the Indian Association Uganda.