Bali Events

Bull racing is an age-old tradition across generations in Bali, and the Makepung Bullock Races (aka Negara Bull Races) is one of the most popular bull races on the island. The name of this bullock race is derived from...

Tumpek Krulut, also known as Compassion Day, is an event celebrated every 210 days on the island. The event’s name says it all. As a day when locals express their gratitude for life and life’s blessings, it...

Ubud Writers & Readers Festival is an event held in the central Bali town of Ubud that celebrates all things about literature, reading, writing, film and culture. The festival is the brainchild of Janet De Neefe, an...

Tumpek Kandang is a prominent day of celebration for Balinese locals as this is the time when locals show their gratitude for domestic animals. Typically, the celebrations occur every 210 days. Traditionally, Balinese...

Tumpek Wayang is a traditional Balinese holiday and sacred festival of Hindus on the island which is celebrated every 6 months. This festival brings together puppeteers who perform purification rites (ruwatan) to purify...

Saraswati Day is held in honour of Saraswati who is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom and learning is held every 210 days. Saraswati is said to help the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva to create...

Banyu Pinaruh is one of the key events held during Saraswati celebrations in Bali. The event is celebrated every 210 days in accordance with the Balinese Calendar. At the core of this event is celebrating the virtue of...

Soma Ribek is a key festival in Bali called Soma Pon Wuku Sprott. The festival is all about appreciating food and occurs every 210 days. It is obvious that food is an integral part of daily life and the Balinese Hindus...

Sabuh Mas is a Balinese holiday set aside for the worship of Mahadeva, where they ask for blessings of various precious metals, jewellery and for wealth and occurs every 210 days. It is interesting to note the...

Pagerwesi is a Balinese ceremony celebrated every 210 days according to the traditional Balinese calendar, just three days after the Saraswati festivities. The name of this ceremony is obtained from two local words:...

Tumpek Landep is a Balinese festival that is held to celebrate divine inspiration as a way to honour the god of taksu. The festival’s name is derived from two words: tumpek and landep. Tumpek translates to...

Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Bali is one of the best experiences as the island becomes a huge party for those holidaying here. There are many ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Bali with food, drink, music...

Galungan, one of the most important Balinese festivals, is the culmination of celebrations held in honour of the creator and ancestral spirits. According to Balinese Hinduism, the creator of the universe is Ida Sang...

Siwa Ratri, also known as the Night of Siwa, is a key part of Bali’s event calendar. The popular event is dedicated to the god known as Siwa. Siwa is known to devout Balinese as the destroyer. According to...

The Mekotekan Rituals are part of the traditional Kuningan Festival that is celebrated to battle evil spirits that are said to attack Munggu Village. The Kuningan Festival is held every six months per the traditional...

Tumpek Uduh, or Tumpek Pengatag or Tumpek Wariga, is an event dedicated to Sanghyang Sangkara, the god of food on Bali Island. This event is held 25 days before Galungan, a significant festival held once every 210 days...

Nyepi is an important Hindu holiday in Bali, usually called the ‘Day of Silence’. It is held at the start of the Balinese year, usually around March or April. Nyepi is a public holiday in Indonesia, and you...

Omed Omedan is one of Bali’s most exciting events where thousands of unmarried youth come together for a mass kissing festival. For about 100 years, unmarried men and women aged between 17 to 30 have participated...

Ngembak Geni is a day of self-introspection where locals take time to contemplate on their values about tolerance love, patience and kindness. Most of the shops will be closed on this day; however, many restaurants will...

Purnama Kedasa is a Balinese celebration which is held following the appearance of the full moon. It is an elaborate affair for the locals with thousands coming outside to pay their respects. The appearance of the full...

Idul Fitri Festival (also known as Lebaran) is a popular religious holiday in Bali. It is a unique holiday because its annual dates are determined by the Islamic Calendar. Idul Fitri Festival (Lebaran) Dates 2024...

Kartini Day is an Indonesian holiday celebrated in memory of Ajeng Kartini’s birth, a national heroine honoured for her efforts in fighting for women’s rights. Raden Ajeng Kartini was born on the 21st of...

The Bali Spirit Festival is a fun festival that combines yoga, music and dance into one fun event. Held in Ubud each year, this event has grown over the years, so much so that it attracts thousands of visitors from all...

Waisak Day, also called Vesak Day, is a national holiday observed by locals in both Bali and Indonesia to honour and celebrate Buddha. As one of the common religions in mainland Indonesia, the celebrations attract...

Balinale is a film festival held in Bali each year and brings together local and international film industry players and film lovers everywhere. Balinale offers local filmmakers the chance to showcase their work to a...

The Bali Arts Festival brings the island’s cultural scene to life for a month of daily exhibitions, performances and various art-related activities. The festival is held to celebrate arts in Bali and bring...

The Ubud Food Festival is a three-day event that will tantalise your taste buds with various Balinese and international cuisines. Ubud is regarded as Bali’s cultural heartbeat and a prime destination for local and...

The Bali Kite Festival is an annual festival held on the island from July to October. The event highlights Bali’s unique culture, drawing thousands of visitors annually. The timing of the kite festival in July and...

The Sanur Village Festival is a yearly event held in the coastal village of Sanur. The festival celebrates arts, great food, culture and the environment. Each year, the festival has different themes and draws thousands...

The Bali International Choir Festival brings together the best choir performances on the island, concerts and workshops for choir lovers. The festival aims to allow singers and conductors to gain experience and build...

The Ubud Village Jazz Festival is a massive community concert held over two days near Ubud, the cultural capital of Bali. The festival traces its humble beginnings to 2013, following the gathering of artists in an...

Indonesian Independence Day is a public holiday in Indonesia that is celebrated on the 17th of August each year and marks Indonesia’s independence from Dutch colonial rule. Interestingly, while the country gained...