Ubud FolkFest 2026 connects Ubud’s creative community with global visitors
Held on 14–15 August 2026 at Biji World in Ubud, the fifth Ubud FolkFest brought together Balinese, Indonesian and international artists in a two-day…
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British School of Bali plans new Ubud campus for 2026–2027
The British School of Bali says its new purpose-built main campus in Tegallalang, Ubud, is due for the 2026–2027 academic year, while the school conti…
ROOTS exhibition revisited Walter Spies’ century in Bali
A 2025 exhibition at ARMA Museum in Ubud marked a century since Walter Spies arrived in Bali, using contemporary art, film and Balinese collaborations…
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…
Sudamala Resort Ubud plans formal October 2026 launch for 46-unit retreat
Sudamala Resort Ubud is preparing a formal October 2026 opening for its 46-unit boutique property off Jalan Suweta, combining river-valley views, Indo…
IHG preparing to open first Kimpton hotel in Indonesia in Ubud
IHG Hotels & Resorts is preparing to debut the Kimpton brand in Indonesia with Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud, a 101-key lifestyle hotel on Jalan Bisma fea…
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…
Cicada Resort Bali Ubud to Welcome Pravi Spa as Spiritual Wellness Hub
Cicada Resort Bali Ubud, Autograph Collection is introducing Pravi Spa & Wellness as the spiritual heart of its Sebatu valley property, with the spa s…
Four Seasons Sayan opens seven reimagined suites in sustainability-led refresh
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has opened seven reimagined riverside suites as part of a sustainability-led refresh announced in March 2026, but ha…
Phase III Traffic Switch Triggers Gridlock on Key Ubud Streets
Gianyar’s transport department began Phase III of a new one-way traffic scheme in Ubud on 8 September 2026.
Ashva Swiss-Belresort Ubud opens in Tegallalang with 94 rooms and pavilions
Ashva Swiss-Belresort Ubud held its grand opening on 5 September 2026 in Tegallalang after a soft-opening period that began in July, adding 94 upscale…
Ubud Art Collect gathers 39 artists and 4,863 visitors in a village pavilion
Held from 4–6 September 2026 at Wantilan Ubud, Ubud Art Collect brought 39 artists and 4,863 visitors together in a village pavilion, mixing tradition…