Ubud Writers & Readers Festival announces first 2026 line-up
The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival has announced its first 2026 line-up, with more than 100 sessions in Ubud from 21–25 October under the theme “Sama…
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Barong arts festival confirmed for Bali’s Taman Ayun Temple
A Barong-focused arts festival is scheduled at Pura Taman Ayun in Mengwi on 16–17 October 2026. The free event will feature dance performances, compet…
ARMA Fest 2026 opens in Ubud with 895 Balinese artists
ARMA Fest 2026, the fourth edition of the arts festival at ARMA Museum Ubud, opened on Saturday, 19 September, bringing hundreds of Balinese artists t…
Tirta Gangga Art Festival 2026 Highlights Cultural Diversity in Karangasem
The 13–19 September Tirta Gangga Art Festival 2026 in Karangasem brought together Balinese Hindu arts and performances from Muslim and Chinese communi…
Mandalika International Festival Rescheduled for 10–13 December 2026
The fifth Mandalika International Festival has been moved from October to December 2026 under a safety-led contingency plan, with organisers citing ri…
17th Mel Tanjung Kite Festival Sends 1,685 Kites into Sanur’s Sky
The 17th Mel Tanjung Kite Festival in Sanur brought 1,685 traditional and creative kites to Mekarsari Beach in 2026, blending strict rules for classic…