Kampala is set to host its first ever citywide celebration of beauty, wellness and personal care as Kampala Beauty Week prepares to make its debut later this year, marking a significant moment for Uganda’s fast growing beauty industry.
Scheduled to run from late February to early March, the week long initiative will bring together beauty clinics, salons, spas, skincare brands and wellness professionals across the city in a coordinated effort to showcase their services, creativity and expertise. Rather than being confined to a single venue, activities will unfold across multiple locations in the capital, allowing the public to engage directly with participating businesses.
The concept mirrors successful lifestyle campaigns that turn cities into interactive hubs of themed experiences, encouraging residents to explore and support local enterprises. For Kampala Beauty Week, the focus is firmly on elevating beauty and wellness as serious creative and economic sectors while also making services more accessible to consumers through curated experiences and special offerings.
Organised by Breathe Easy Uganda in partnership with industry players, the initiative aims to create a shared platform for professionals who often operate independently. By aligning under one citywide event, organisers hope to strengthen collaboration within the industry and give greater visibility to both established brands and emerging practitioners.
According to the organisers, the beauty and wellness sector in Uganda has expanded rapidly in recent years, driven by increased consumer awareness, entrepreneurship and innovation. However, many businesses still struggle to gain sustained visibility. Kampala Beauty Week is designed to respond to that gap by offering a structured, high profile moment where the industry can collectively engage the public, media and potential investors.
A major highlight of the week will be the Glow Summit, a dedicated beauty and wellness expo expected to draw exhibitors, influencers, professionals and enthusiasts. The summit will feature live demonstrations, product showcases, expert discussions and networking sessions, offering a deeper look into trends shaping skincare, aesthetics, hair, makeup and holistic wellness.
Beyond business promotion, organisers say the event will also create space for conversations around self-care, professional standards and the evolving definition of beauty in an African urban context. By encouraging dialogue and learning alongside commerce, the week seeks to position beauty not only as an aesthetic pursuit but also as a form of personal and community well-being.
For consumers, Kampala Beauty Week promises a chance to discover new services, learn from professionals and experience curated beauty treatments across the city. For businesses, it presents an opportunity to reach new audiences, collaborate with peers and be part of what organisers hope will become an annual fixture on Kampala’s lifestyle calendar.
As the countdown begins, anticipation is building around how the city will respond to the inaugural edition. If successful, Kampala Beauty Week could signal a new chapter for Uganda’s beauty and wellness industry one that places it firmly in the spotlight as a vibrant and organised creative sector within Kampala.