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Bali Calender of Event 2025

The Bali Provincial Government, through the Tourism Office, launched the Bali Calendar of Events 2025. Head of the Bali Provincial Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, said the Bali Calendar of Events 2025 presents various interesting events. “Starting from art festivals, culture, and international sports will be presented throughout 2025,” he said in Denpasar on Tuesday (21/1). For this reason, his party invites both domestic and foreign tourists to come to Bali. “We invite tourists from all over the world to come to Bali, enjoy the beauty of nature, and experience the cultural richness presented through these special events,” he said.

The Bali Calendar of Events 2025, which starts in February.

5th Multilateral Naval Exercise, February 14-22, 2025, at Benoa Harbor. Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo is a multilateral naval exercise of the Indonesian Navy to strengthen maritime cooperation, emergency response, and diplomacy between countries.

Ogoh-ogoh parade Denpasar, March 28, 2025. This is a procession of giant puppets that are paraded around a particular village or area the night before Nyepi Day.

Omed-omedan, March 30, 2025. This event teaches a sense of togetherness and close kinship. This event is usually held the day after the Nyepi Day celebration.

The Semarapura Festival, April 28–May 1, 2025, is held to commemorate the Puputan Klungkung battle, which was the culmination of the Klungkung Kingdom's war against Dutch colonial occupation in 1908 to defend independence. This festival is an annual event where each event will feature various traditional art performances owned by Klungkung Regency.

Makotek, May 3, 2025, one of the traditions of rejecting bad luck from Munggu Village, Mengwi Badung, with the aim of asking for safety. This tradition is held every 210 days on Kuningan Day.

Bali Spirit Festival, Ubud, May 7–11, 2025, is an annual international festival of yoga, music, and dance. Bali Spirit Festival embodies the core mantra of Balinese Hinduism—Tri Hita Karana—to live in harmony with the spiritual, social, and natural environment. Through yoga, dance, world music, and healing.

Ubud Open Studio, May 22-25, 2025, is an annual art event in Ubud, Bali, that opens access to the studios of local and international artists. Visitors can see the creative process, talk to artists, and take part in workshops. The event promotes local art and strengthens networks between artists, collectors, and art lovers.

Ubud Food Festival, May 30-June 2, 2025. The festival celebrates the diversity of Indonesia's culinary landscape and brings together culinary history, fresh and innovative ideas, the changing and dynamic culinary industry, and the stories behind the plates of food.

BTR Ultra 2025. The first ever trail running event on Mount Batur, Kintamani, in May was created in collaboration between Bali's trail running community, Bali Trail Running, and the Bangli Regency Government.

Bali International Film Festival Balinale, June 1–7, 2025, is an international film festival featuring films from various genres and countries. The event is a platform for filmmakers to introduce their work and discuss the art of cinema. In addition to movie screenings, there will also be Q&A sessions with the filmmakers.

The Soekarno Cup Kite Competition, June 8, 2025, is a kite competition to preserve traditional culture while honoring the first President of Indonesia, Ir. Soekarno. The event assesses the beauty of design, creativity, and flying ability and promotes kites as Indonesia's cultural heritage.

Bali and Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF), June 11–13, 2025, is the leading international travel exhibition in Indonesia. The event aims to introduce Indonesia's tourism products globally by inviting tour operators around the world as buyers and connecting them with tourism suppliers as sellers.

Celuk Jewelry Festival, June 15, 2025, is an annual event in Celuk Village, Gianyar, that showcases the beauty of Balinese silver and gold jewelry art. The event features jewelry exhibitions, making workshops, cultural art performances, as well as local culinary and MSME stands. The festival celebrates the creativity of Balinese artisans and culture while supporting the region's creative industry.

Tenganan Pegringsingan Culture Festival, June 21–23, 2025. The pandan war or mekare-kare procession in Tenganan is an offering ceremony to honor the ancestors and also Lord Indra, who is the God of War. This pandan war ceremony uses a spiked pandanus weapon that symbolizes a mace used in war.

ITOP Forum (Inter-Island Tourism Policy Forum), June 22-23, 2025, is an international forum that brings together island countries and regions to discuss tourism cooperation, environmental conservation, and sustainable destination development.

Mekepung Kapolda Cup, June 29, 2025. The festival aims to preserve the cultural traditions that exist in Jembrana, which is a cultural heritage tradition that only exists in Jembrana.

Semarak Pandawa Festival, June 29-July 5, 2025, is an annual cultural celebration at Pandawa Beach, Badung, Bali, featuring traditional arts, craft exhibitions, musical performances, and Balinese culinary specialties. The festival serves as a platform for cultural preservation while promoting tourism. Enjoy the festivities while watching the beautiful sunset at Pandawa Beach.

Bali Jagadhita VI—Trade, Tourism, & Investment Forum, June 2025—is a strategic event in collaboration between Bank Indonesia and the Bali Provincial Government in order to promote trade, tourism, and investment to realize Bali's inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Tulamben Festival, June 2025, is an annual event that celebrates the underwater natural beauty of Tulamben, Bali, as well as the richness of local culture. The event is usually held at the end of the year and attracts divers, underwater photographers, nature lovers, and tourists from all over the world.

Penglipuran Village Festival, July 3–5, 2025, is a promotional event, cultural preservation, nature conservation, and provides opportunities for MSMEs to innovate and be creative in order to improve welfare.

Lovina Festival, July 18-22, 2025, emphasizes progress in the arts and culture sector as well as the creative economy sector and is also celebrated as a momentum for the revival of tourism in Buleleng Regency. The festival will be held for three days featuring art and cultural performances as well as Buleleng culinary specialties.

Jatiluwih Festival, July 19-20, 2025, is an event that combines traditional culture & arts, performing arts, music, fine arts, creative products and culinary specialties.

Jatiluwih, as well as showing the natural potential of Jatiluwih.

Medewi Festival, July 25-27, 2025, is an annual celebration at Medewi Beach, Jembrana, featuring cultural arts, culinary specialties and surfing competitions. With natural beauty and local culture, the festival promotes tourism and the charm of Medewi.

Bali Layangan Festival, July 26 - 27, 2025, is an event organized by the Bali Layangan Art Community. The purpose of this event is to enhance the art and creativity of the Balinese youth in kite making. In addition, the festival also organizes competitions that compete for the Governor's Cup.

Ulun Danu Beratan Gebogan Parade Festival, July 2025, is a Balinese cultural event featuring gebogan, a beautifully arranged offering of produce as a form of gratitude. Gebogan is paraded in a parade accompanied by gamelan and traditional clothing, becoming a cultural preservation event as well as a tourist attraction.

Ubud Village Jazz Festival, August 1 - 2, 2025, is a music festival born from the idealism of the Jazz community in Bali. In addition to being a music festival, this event is also present as an effort to realize a new tourist attraction in Bali.

Nyalian Festival, August 9 - 11, 2025, is an annual event in Nyalian Village, Klungkung, Bali, which promotes arts, culture, and creative economy. Activities include traditional art performances, competitions, local product exhibitions, and cultural workshops, aiming to preserve traditions while attracting tourists.

Gianyar Layang-Layang Festival, August 10, 2025. The festival aims to provide a place for kite lovers to channel their talents and creativity.

Batununggul Village Festival, August 15 - 19, 2025, is a cultural event in Nusa Penida, Bali, featuring traditional performances, workshops, local exhibitions, and community activities. The festival promotes cultural preservation and invites visitors to experience the uniqueness of the village.

Barong Festival Superstar at Taman Ayun Temple, August 22 - 23, 2025, as a form of preserving Balinese culture and preserving 2 heritages from UNESCO, namely Taman Ayun Temple and Barong Dance.

Makepung Regent Cup, August 24, 2025. A festival that aims to preserve the cultural traditions in Jembrana which is a cultural heritage tradition that only exists in Jembrana.

Tanah Lot Art and Food Festival, August 2025. Art, culture, culinary, and exhibition activities are combined into one activity concept by prioritizing Tabanan's local potential and involving local millennials in it.

Maybank Marathon, August 2025. A marathon race attended by national and international participants.

Bali International Airshow, September 24 - 27, 2025.

Bali Rockin Blues Festival, September 26, 2025, is an annual event that combines rock and blues music, featuring local and international musicians. The event is often held in iconic locations in

Bali, creating an energizing musical experience with a touch of local culture.

Jembrana Jegog Festival, September 26-28, 2024, is an annual event in Bali that promotes the traditional musical art of Jegog. The festival features cultural performances to preserve Jembrana's distinctive heritage.

Mas Village Festival, September 27 - 29, 2025, is an annual event in Mas Village, Ubud, that promotes distinctive woodcarving and local culture through exhibitions, performances, and workshops.

Siat Geni, October 6, 2025, is a tradition in Tuban Village, Kuta, Bali, aimed at warding off evil spirits and maintaining the harmony of nature. The participants, mostly village youths, wage a symbolic war using torches made from dried coconut leaves. The ritual involves courage and mutual cooperation, and is performed on holy days in the Balinese calendar with prayers for safety.

Nusa Penida Festival, October 9-11, 2025. A festival that gives a new spirit to the cultural heritage of the ancestors in managing coastal areas with high wisdom that keeps the environment sustainable, artistic creativity.

Seraya Culture Festival, October 10-12, 2025. The Gebug Ende tradition, which has been passed down from generation to generation, has a meaning to ask Ida Sang Hyang Widhi to send down rain for fertility. The implementation of this tradition is coupled with festivals such as involving MSME exhibitions and local traders which aim to prosper the residents around Seraya Village.

Sanur Village Festival, October 2025. An annual event that accommodates and provides space for all forms of creativity of the Sanur Village community as well as efforts to preserve the noble values of Balinese Hindu culture. The festival is enlivened by local Balinese and foreign artists, MSME bazaar and other interesting activities.

Bali Vegan Festival, September 26, 2025. This festival celebrates the vegan lifestyle with a variety of culinary delights, cooking workshops, and health seminars. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious food and learn about the benefits of a plant-based diet.

Bali Hockey Festival, October 2025. A gathering of Indonesian and international hockey communities at Banteng Field, Badung.

The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF), October 29 - November 2, 2025, is an annual literary festival in Ubud, Bali, that brings together writers, artists, and readers from around the world to celebrate literacy, art, and cultural dialogue.

Bali Jani Arts Festival, October 2025. An annual arts festival initiated by the Bali Provincial Government's Culture Office as a forum for the activities and creativity of artists in the excavation, preservation and development of modern Balinese cultural arts values.

Pemuteran Bay Festival, November 6 - 8, 2025. The Pemuteran Bay Festival is an annual event held in the Pemuteran Bay area of Bali.

The event aims to celebrate the underwater beauty of Pemuteran Bay which is famous for its pristine coral reefs, as well as its rich culture.

Makepung Jembrana Cup, November 9, 2025. A festival that aims to preserve the cultural traditions of Jembrana.

Makepung Lampit, November 23, 2025. This festival is held in addition to introducing Jembrana tourism and maintaining traditional values that have been passed down from the ancestors and also maintaining the population of buffaloes and Balinese cattle in Jembrana. Unlike other mekepung, mekepung lampit is held in a muddy rice field.

Kedonganan Maritime Tourism Festival, Kuta, Badung. One of the festivals for the development of the marine tourism sector, especially the Badung area in December.

The Pandawa Beach Festival, December 2025, is a lively annual event in Bali, usually held at the end of the year. The event features various Balinese art and cultural performances, such as traditional dances, music, and traditional ceremonies. In addition, there are also bazaars, competitions, and modern music.

Denpasar Festival is a festival that showcases the diversity and richness of expression and creativity associated with the city of Denpasar, December 22-25, 2025.

The Sukasada Ujung Park Festival is an annual event in Karangasem, Bali, featuring traditional arts, local exhibitions, cultural competitions, and traditional parades. The festival promotes the beauty of Sukasada Ujung Park and preserves Balinese culture.

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