BALI KITE FESTIVA L 26 - 27 July 2025, Sanur
UBUD VILLAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL 1 - 2 August 2025, Ubud
Every July, Sanur hosts the spectacular Bali Kite Festival, where skilled kite makers from across the island gather to showcase giant, intricate kites and compete for the prestigious Governor’s Cup. Rooted in tradition, flying kites is a way to give thanks for a bountiful harvest, with villages holding their own festivals during the dry season. The Sanur event is the ultimate showdown, featuring the most impressive kites and fierce competition to be crowned Bali’s top kite champions.
Created by jazz lovers for jazz lovers, the Ubud Village Jazz Festival has been a highlight of Bali’s music calendar since 2013. Held over two days in early August at the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), this intimate event brings together a diverse line-up of world-class jazz musicians in the heart of Ubud. The festival also features a lively bazaar, food stalls, and a series of roadshow performances across Bali leading up to the main event. NYALIAN FESTIVAL 9 - 11 August 2025, Nyalian Village, Klungkung Held annually in Nyalian Village, Klungkung, the Nyalian Festival celebrates local art, culture, and the creative economy. The event features traditional performances, competitions, cultural workshops, and exhibitions of local products, all aimed at preserving heritage while attracting visitors to this charming village. BATUNUNGGUL VILLAGE FESTIVAL 15 - 19 August 2025, Nusa Pedina, Batununggul Village Held in Nusa Penida, the Batununggul Village Festival is a five-day cultural celebration showcasing traditional performances, workshops, local exhibitions, and community activities, the festival invites visitors to experience the unique charm of Batununggul while supporting cultural preservation. BARONG FESTIVAL SUPERSTAR 22 - 23 August 2025, Mengwi, Badung Held at the UNESCO-recognized Taman Ayun Temple, the Barong Festival Superstar celebrates and preserves two of Bali’s cultural treasures: Barong dance and the temple itself highlighting the richness of Balinese heritage through vibrant performances and sacred tradition.
FESTIVAL PARADE GEBOGAN July 2025, Ulundanu Beratan
The Gebogan Parade is set to take place again at Ulundanu Beratan from July to August 2025, with exact dates pending finalization to align with auspicious days. Preparations are underway with traditional villages from the Gebog Satakan community, who are readying parade participants and dance groups. The daily parade will rotate locations, with weekday events held at Ulundanu Beratan, continuing this vibrant tradition that enriches Bali’s mid-year holidays. Gebogan, also known as Pajegan, is a Hindu offering made of neatly arranged fruits, snacks, and flowers placed on a tray. Traditionally, women carry these offerings on their heads to the temple as a form of devotion to Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa (God).
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