There are parties, and then there are rituals. In Kampala, The Big Meeting has quietly grown into the latter—a monthly gathering that feels less like an event and more like a shared understanding on how to properly close a chapter.
This Sunday, Thrones Bar and Lounge will once again host what many now consider the city’s best daytime party.
Curated by The Singleton, The Big Meeting returns with everything that has made it a favourite: music, flavour, expression, and that unmistakable Elit energy.
The experience begins early, at 11 a.m., and runs into the evening, blending brunch with nightlife. What makes it even more appealing is that entry remains free, offering a large-scale, high-quality experience that is rare in Kampala.
At the centre of The Big Meeting is participation. Guests do not simply sip cocktails—they make them.
The “do-it-yourself” cocktail experience has become one of its defining features, allowing guests to step behind the bar and craft personal blends using The Singleton’s smooth single malt whisky.
Good food is served, conversations flow, and Kampala’s sense of style shines—from relaxed brunch attire to bold looks that turn the venue into a living mood board.
Simon Lapyem, brand manager of The Singleton, says The Big Meeting is about self-expression.
“The Big Meeting is more than just a party; it’s an experience where people can explore, create, and truly make the moment their own. With The Singleton, we want every guest to feel like their drink, just like their experience, is uniquely theirs,” he says.
Then comes the music. This Sunday’s lineup features DJs who understand the event’s unique vibe: DJ Nova, Em That Guy, Kamali, and DJ Big E will guide the crowd from smooth daytime tunes to high-energy evening beats.
The mix reflects the event’s spirit: fluid, expressive, and genre-defying.
And if previous editions are anything to go by, the crowd will rise to the moment. The Big Meeting thrives on spontaneity—dance circles emerge naturally, strangers bond over cocktails, and laughter echoes long after the music fades.
It is Kampala at its best.
