Shame on Your Hand
Written by Playwrights Playhouse Staged on Friday, 4th, 2025 at Goethe Zentrum Kampala, Shame on Your Hand is a powerful and emotionally charged story centered...
Open Call – The Research Lab
About The Research Lab (TRL, 2025) is a 4-month, non-residential program centered on experimentation, research, and artistic development, which will lead into a month of studio work and a final exhibition. TRL,...
I Thought I Would Wear Heels To My Wedding
I Thought I Would Wear Heels To My Wedding was not the title the author, Tikia Aludria, wanted for her first publication, but it was...
March Program
Book Reading with Tikia J Aludria Date: Friday, 14th March 2025 Venue: GZK Library Time: 5:30 pm Free Entry I Thought I Would Wear Heels...
30 Years of Bananas
Written by Playwrights Playhouse On February 21st, 2025, Playwrights Playhouse (Wava Theatre) staged the musical theatre performance "30 Years of Bananas," written by Alex Mukulu...
February Program
30 Years of Bananas Date: Friday, 21st February 2025 Venue: GZK Basement Time: 6 pm Fee: 20,000 shs 30 Years of Bananas written by Alex...
Kampala Writes Literature Festival
Goretti Kyomuhendo, the Kampala Writes Literature Festival curator remarked that Kampala is ripe for a sustained, impactful, and dedicated literature festival and we believe KLA...
Information Session: Small Project Grant 2025
GZK/UGCS is hosting an interactive Information Session about the Small Project Grant 2025 Open Call! This session is your chance to learn more about the...
Small Project Grant 2025
GZK/UGCS invites you to apply for the Small Project Grant 2025: Are you a Ugandan artist, collective, or art institution with a bold vision? The...
Kampala Writes Litfest Programme
We are thrilled to unveil the program for the Kampala Writes Litfest 2024, taking place on December 7th and 8th! Over two days, the festival will feature...
Short film night with Sisi Film Lab
On November 14, 2024, the Goethe Zentrum/Ugandan German Cultural Society (GZK/UGCS), in collaboration with Sisi Film Lab, hosted a screening of three short films, followed...
Kampala Writes Litfest 2024
Goethe Zentrum Kampala/Ugandan German Cultural Society (GZK/UGCS) is thrilled to announce the inaugural Kampala Writes Litfest, set to take place on the 7th and 8th...
Surviving Mental Illness and Finding Me
On October 31, GZK/UGCS hosted an interesting literature event. The author Brain Azemchap was joining us with a reading from his book Surviving Mental Illness...
A History of Film in Uganda
'Filmmakers in the country remain optimistic about the prospects of the film industry and continue to build a number of professional networks in and outside...
Facing Mountains
Author Jacqueline Asiimwe (left) and moderator Goretti Kyomuhendo (right) It was an honor to host Jacqueline Asiimwe, a remarkable human rights attorney and adventure enthusiast,...
CALL FOR A CAFETERIA OPERATOR
Invitation:Alliance Française de Kampala / Goethe Zentrum Kampala do hereby solicit competitiveoffers to run a Cafeteria at their premises located at Plot 52, Bukoto Street...
October Cultural Programme
Jacqueline Asiimwe Book ReadingThursday, 3rd October 2024Venue: GZK BasementTime: 5:00 PM | Free Entry Join author Jacqueline Asiimwe for a reading and discussion of her...
Ngalabi celebrates 8 years of Cinematic Goodness!
The Ngalabi Short Film Festival made eight years of cinematic goodness! Since its inception in 2017, the festival has been intrinsically committed to promoting and...
Ngalabi Festival Program 2024
We are pleased to unveil our three day festival program,6th to 8th September 2024. According to the festival curator, Joel Tugaineyo, ``Day one celebrates the...
Open Call: Literature Festival Curator
The Goethe Zentrum Kampala / Uganda Cultural Society is looking for a curator for its inaugural literature festival. The festival will have a prelude in...
PRESS RELEASE: Ngalabi Short Film Festival 2024
Ngalabi Short Film Festival 2024 Celebrating Short Films from Uganda and Beyond Dates: 6th -8th September 2024 Goethe-Zentrum Kampala/Ugandan German Cultural Society is proud to...
Where Rivers Go To Die
`Aya walked up a stone path under the sculpture of dead trees, and for a moment she wondered what it had felt like to sit...
August 2024 Cultural Program
Goethe-Zentrum Kampala/Ugandan German Cultural Society (UGCS) is excited to announce our August 2024 Cultural Program! This month, we have an engaging lineup of events that...
MIFT Fort Portal Edition
On Friday, June 28th, 2024, we embarked on the final leg of the Moving Identities Film Tour (MIFT), heading to Fort Portal in Kabarole district....
African Writers Trust Informative Seminar Series: 3rd Edition
Written by African Writers Trust/ Photo courtesy: African Writers Trust African Writers Trust organised a residential, Informative Writers Seminar on the theme: 'Self-Publishing in Africa:...
Lela Pit Exhibition
‘This exhibition explores the relationship of women with their bikes in the North of Uganda. Unlike the capital city, Kampala, where women rarely ride bikes,...
MIFT Arua Edition
Moving Identities Film Tour goes to the West Nile region of Uganda. You heard right! The team after moving to Western and Eastern Uganda took...
MIFT Mbale Edition
On Friday 7th June 2024, we set off for Mbale district in Eastern Uganda for the Moving Identities Fim Tour via Gayaza onto Jinja-Iganga highway...
Moving Identities Film Tour (MIFT) – Mbarara Edition
Each year, we join hands with our partners, Alliance Française de Kampala, to celebrate arts and culture, a shared vision we passionately pursue. We were...
The Moving Identities Film Tour
Goethe-Zentrum Kampala/Ugandan German Cultural Society and Alliance Française Kampala, funded by the German Franco Cultural Fund are organizing the Moving Identities Film Tour (MIFT) as...
Echoes of the Past: Historical Sites and Buildings in Mbarara City
Written by CCFU Team Historical buildings are powerful symbols of our past. They capture moments in time, providing identity to cities, towns, and districts while...
Sisi Film Lab
Written by Sisi Film Lab team Sisi Film Lab is a film training initiative that happens in five districts of Uganda, and is run by...
Call For Applications: AWT Informative Seminar, 3rd Edition
We are excited to partner with The African Writers Trust to bring to life the third edition of the African Writers Trust Informative Seminar. Join...
Because of Her Annual ‘Women’s History Exhibit’ 2024
Written by Because of Her team Started in 2022, the Annual Because of Her Women’s Exhibit seeks to preserve the rich history of Ugandan women...
Kasala: The Poetry of Placement
Written by Loic Ekinga & Elijah Bwojji Seven poets gathered to explore the Kasala poetic form in a three-week workshop with the Goethe Zentrum Kampala/Ugandan...
Docs Day: Dr Lilian Mary Nabulime, Creative Genius by Arch Africa
On Friday 12th April 2024, we convened in the GZK basement to witness the compelling second episode, Dr Lilian Mary Nabulime,Creative Genius of the Matriarchs...
Open Call: Photographer & Videographer
Goethe-Zentrum Kampala/Ugandan German Cultural Society and Alliance Francaise Kampala are embarking on the Moving Identities Film Tour. We will be in four districts for four...
April Cultural Program
⭐⭐ Join us for a month of captivating events!🎬Docs DayArch Africa spotlights The Creative Genius, Dr Lilian Mary Nabulime, a well-established contemporary Sculptor who uses art...
What It Means To Be A Woman Creative in Uganda
In honour of Women's History Month, Goethe-Zentrum Kampala/Ugandan German Cultural Society (GZK/UGCS) hosted a captivating panel discussion under the theme "What it means to be...
Celebrating Cultural Journalism: Insights from Our Round-table Discussion
We embarked on a captivating journey into the heart of Ugandan media during our Cultural Journalism Round-table on February 27th 2024! Teaming up with Media...
Women’s Voices Unveiled: Staunch Docuseries Screening & Discussion
We were honoured to host a screening of three segments from the Staunch docuseries, a compelling exploration of the women's liberation movement in Uganda. Through...
March Cultural Program
⭐⭐ Join us for a month of captivating events! 🎬Docs Day Join us in the screening of Staunch, a docuseries that captures aspects of the women's liberation movement...
Ngalabi 2024: Open Call for Submissions
Goethe-Zentrum Kampala/Ugandan German Cultural Society is thrilled to announce that applications to the 8th edition of the Ngalabi Short Film Festival are finally OPEN! Filmmakers...
Call for Proposals 2024-2025
For 35 years, Goethe-Zentrum Kampala/Ugandan German Cultural Society has supported and promoted the arts and culture scene in Uganda through collaborations with artistic organisations and...
Exploring “Ateker”: GZK’s Cinematic Showcase
GZK recently unveiled the mesmerising documentary "Ateker" by award winning filmmaker Edmond Tamale, in collaboration with Theo Vos of Kara-Tunga Tours, that provides rich cultural...
February Cultural Programme
🌟✨ This February at GZK: Join us for a month of captivating events! 🎬 Docs Day: Experience the cinematic journey of 'Ateker,' as Karimojong men...
Acting Masterclass by Kemiyondo Coutinho
On Thursday 11th January 2024, in an immersive Acting Masterclass led by the talented Kemiyondo Coutinho, participants experienced a dynamic blend of fun and engagement....
Screenwriting Masterclass by Kemiyondo Coutinho
On Wednesday, 10th January 2024, the Screenwriting Masterclass led by Kemiyondo Coutinho emerged as a triumph, attracting a dynamic blend of seven seasoned and budding...
Design Garage – Kampala Design Week
The Kampala Design Week unfolded from November 27th to December 1st, 2023 and attracted over 370 participants across its programing. It showcased a multifaceted exploration...
Agandy Studio Talk: ‘Savings & Investments for Gig Creatives’
On 23rd November Agandy Studios hosted another of their amazing Studio Talks aiming to educate and empower creatives by informing them about their rights, opportunities...
‘Finding Your Style’ – with Agandy Studios
Agandy Studios regularly host Studio Talks, a creative hub where creatives gather to learn from one another, engage in insightful discussions and build connections. The...
Special Announcement: Small Project Grant
After a successful four-year run, we are discontinuing our Small Project Grant (SPG). During this period, we have proudly supported eleven individuals in various creative...