By Our Reporter
This Saturday, July 26th, all roads lead to Ndere Cultural Centre for the Cantina Fiesta, an immersive World Tequila Day celebration by Don Julio tequila. The event promises a blend of bold flavours, vibrant culture, and music, all with a Mexican touch.
And it will be a double celebration as the Don Julio tequila brand will be celebrating a year on the Ugandan market. Therefore, revelers should expect the smoothest tequila in all its glorious variants; from crisp Blanco, to iconic 1942, signature Don Julio cocktails (think Palomas, Margaritas, Tequila Mules, and more), Mexican street food, and a full cultural takeover.
And then the music lineup. There will be live performances by Nigerian Afrobeats star Lojay- of Monalisa fame, Rwanda’s Kivumbi King, and Uganda’s very own A Pass, Elijah Kitaka, and Lilian Mbabazi. The fiesta will also feature a stellar DJ line-up that will surely keep everyone in attendance vibing till the wee hours of Sunday morning.
And for the true fans, the Don Julio experience will be starting way earlier, with an exclusive Album Listening Party for LoJay, on Friday, July 25th, at the Naguru Skyz Hotel. LoJay will be sharing his new album, and music lovers will have a rare opportunity of enjoying an up-close moment with the star, before he lights up the Cantina stage on Saturday.
“This isn’t just a party, it’s a cultural moment that will offer an experience akin to flying to Mexico without leaving Kampala,” says Uganda Breweries Limited’s Innovations Manager- Simon Lapyem. “Don Julio is giving Ugandans a front-row seat to Mexican tradition, flavour and luxury, all in one unforgettable celebration. And because we don’t do average, the entire experience is curated with craft, quality, and class. Whether you’re a cocktail lover, a tequila connoisseur, or just looking for something out of the ordinary, the Cantina Fiesta will deliver.”
Early bird tickets are going for UGX 50k, while gate tickets will be Shs 70k. For an elevated experience, you can grab a Don’s Table for 5 at Shs 1.5m, or even go all Premium with the Don’s Circle of 5 at Shs 2.5m.
Gates to the first ever Cantina Fiesta will open at 2 pm.