Live band nights at The Villa in Bukoto
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The Villa, a restaurant and lounge in Bukoto, is one of the places where Kampala's live-band scene plays out, with a band on stage on most days of the week. Local acts such as Janzi Band, Abeeka Band and Vanessa and the Band are named among the crowd favourites. Weekend sets start late, around 10 pm. Check the venue's social pages for that night's band before you go.
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