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Ubud Writers & Readers Festival is an event held in the central Bali town of Ubud that celebrates all things related to literature, reading...

Ubud Writers & Readers Festival

Bali Events

There are so many events held throughout the year in Bali, so make sure to check the calendar to see what is on during your next trip.

From cultural and religious festivals to art exhibitions, sporting competitions and film festivals, Bali has a massive range of events for all to enjoy.

2024/2025 Cultural & Religious Events in Bali, Festivals & Exhibitions


Galungan is one of the most important Balinese festivals and is the culmination of celebrations held in honour of the creator and ancestral spirits. At the festival’s core is the celebration of good and the overcoming of evil, the victory of Dharma, and the defeat of Adharma. The festival usually runs for around ten days in April each year at various locations around Bali.

Visitors touring Bali during Galungan will notice the tall bamboo poles that line the streets and roads. The bamboo poles, locally referred to as ‘penjor’, are used to hang offerings as a kind gesture towards the spirits.

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. Held between July and November each year, the bull races are a popular attraction for both visitors and locals to Bali island.

The Bali Arts Festival brings the island’s cultural scene to life for a whole month of daily exhibitions, performances and an array of art-related activities. The festival is held in June each year and celebrates the arts in Bali, as well as bringing together art lovers from across the country and beyond.

The Bali Kite Festival is an annual festival held on the island in July and August. The event highlights Bali’s unique culture, drawing thousands of visitors annually. The timing of the kite festival in July and August is key, as this marks the start of the windy season in Bali. In addition, both months are peak season for tourists, which means that attendance is full, making it a fun and interactive festival.

There are so many more events held in Bali, too many to mention, but make sure to view the calendar to see if any events coincide with your next holiday!



New Years Eve

New Years Eve

All Over Bali, Bali, Indonesia
31 December 2024 to 01 January 2025

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

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Tumpek Wayang

Tumpek Wayang

All Over Bali, Bali, Indonesia
18 January 2025

Tumpek Wayang is a traditional Balinese holiday and sacred festival of Hindus on the island, celebrated every 210 days. This festival brings together puppeteers who perform purification rites (ruwatan) to physically and...

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Siwa Ratri

Siwa Ratri

All Over Bali, Celebrations Occuring at Temples, All Around Bali
27 January 2025

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...

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Saraswati Day

Saraswati Day

All over Bali, Bali, Indonesia
08 February 2025

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

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Banyu Pinaruh

Banyu Pinaruh

Multiple Beaches in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
09 February 2025

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

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Soma Ribek

Soma Ribek

All over Bali, Bali, Indonesia
11 February 2025

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. Food is evidently an integral part of daily life, and the Balinese Hindus seek to...

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Sabuh Mas

Sabuh Mas

All over Bali, Bali, Indonesia
12 February 2025

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

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Pagerwesi

Pagerwesi

All over Bali, Bali, Indonesia
12 February 2025

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:...

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Tumpek Landep

Tumpek Landep

All Over Bali, Bali, Indonesia
22 February 2025

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...

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Tumpek Uduh

Tumpek Uduh

All over Bali, Bali, Indonesia
29 March 2025

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

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Idul Fitri Festival

Idul Fitri Festival

All over Bali, Bali, Indonesia
29 March 2025 to 30 March 2025

Idul Fitri Festival (also known as Lebaran) is a popular religious holiday in Bali. It is a unique holiday because the Islamic Calendar determines its annual dates. Idul Fitri Festival (Lebaran) Dates 2025, Ramadan...

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Nyepi

Nyepi

VCFAll Over Bali, Bali, Indonesia
29 March 2025

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 in March. Nyepi is a public holiday in Indonesia, and most locals...

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Omed Omedan

Omed Omedan

Kaja Sesetan, Sesetan, South Denpasar
30 March 2025

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

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Ngembak Geni

Ngembak Geni

All Over Bali, Bali, Indonesia
30 March 2025

Ngembak Geni is a day of self-introspection, during which locals contemplate their values of tolerance, love, patience, and kindness. Most shops will be closed on this day; however, many restaurants will remain open...

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Purnama Kedasa

Purnama Kedasa

All over Bali, Bali, Indonesia
12 April 2025

Purnama Kedasa is a Balinese celebration held after the full moon’s appearance. It is an elaborate affair for the locals, with thousands coming outside to pay their respects. The full moon marks a special day for...

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Kartini Day

Kartini Day

All over Bali, Bali, Indonesia
21 April 2025

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 April 21, 1879...

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Galungan

Galungan

All Over Bali, Bali, Indonesia
23 April 2025 to 03 May 2025

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, Ida Sang Hyang Widi is the creator of the...

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Bali Spirit Festival

Bali Spirit Festival

The Yoga Barn, Gianyar, Bali
07 May 2025 to 11 May 2025

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 and now attracts thousands of visitors from all over the...

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Waisak Day

Waisak Day

All over Bali, Bali, Indonesia
12 May 2025

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

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Ubud Food Festival

Ubud Food Festival

Multiple Venues in Ubud, Ubud, Kedewatan
TBA - May/June 2025

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...

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Balinale

Balinale

Multiple Locations, Jimbaran, Badung Regency
TBA - June 2025

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...

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Tumpek Krulut

Tumpek Krulut

All over Bali, Bali, Indonesia
07 June 2025

Tumpek Krulut, also known as Compassion Day, is 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 is easy...

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Bali Arts Festival

Bali Arts Festival

Werdhi Budaya Culture Center, Panjer, Denpasar
TBA - June/July 2025

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...

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Makepung Bullock Races

Makepung Bullock Races

Multiple Venues in Jembrana, Negara, Jembrana
TBA - June - November 2025

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...

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Tumpek Kandang

Tumpek Kandang

All over Bali, Bali, Indonesia
12 July 2025

Tumpek Kandang is a prominent day for Balinese locals to celebrate. It is a day when locals show their gratitude for domestic animals. Typically, the celebrations occur every 210 days. Traditionally, Balinese locals...

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Sanur Village Festival

Sanur Village Festival

Maisonettee Area Inna Grand Bali Beach, Sanur, South Denpasar
TBA - July 2025

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...

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Bali Kite Festival

Bali Kite Festival

Multiple Locations, Kesiman, East Denpasar
TBA - July 2025

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

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Bali International Choir Festival

Bali International Choir Festival

Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, South Kuta, Bali
29 July 2025 to 02 August 2025

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...

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Ubud Village Jazz Festival

Ubud Village Jazz Festival

Sthala Ubud, Lodtunduh, Gianyar Regency
01 August 2025 to 02 August 2025

The Ubud Village Jazz Festival is a two-day community concert held near Ubud, Bali’s cultural capital. The festival traces its humble beginnings to 2013, following the intimate gathering of artists. The first...

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Indonesian Independence Day

Indonesian Independence Day

All over Bali, Bali, Indonesia
17 August 2025

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...

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Ubud Writers & Readers Festival

Ubud Writers & Readers Festival

Multiple Locations, Kedewatan, Ubud
TBA - October 2025

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

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