TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Bali Tourism Office launched the Bali Calendar of Events 2026 on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The event calendar includes 56 activities intended to attract both domestic and international tourists.
In detail, the island is planning 40 cultural events, seven sports events, two MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) events, one fashion event, four music events, and two culinary events.
"All of them are designed to strengthen Bali's reputation as a quality tourism destination that is beautiful but also rich in cultural values, spirituality, and local wisdom," said the Head of Bali Tourism Office, I Wayan Sumarajaya.
He emphasized that future events in Bali will prioritize the quality of tourist experiences, cultural preservation, and environmental sustainability, rather than the number of tourist visits.
The events are also spread across the island to achieve an equal distribution of tourism to prevent overcrowding in specific time periods or locations.
List of Bali's Local and International Events in 2026
Starting from February, the 6th Multilateral Naval Exercise will be held, an international-scale event that brings together naval forces from various countries.
In addition to non-combat military exercises, this event also features various cultural activities, maritime exhibitions, and artistic performances involving local communities.
The next month, March, the Buleleng International Rhythm Festival will be held on March 10-13, 2026. The festival celebrates the diversity of music and rhythms from around the world, combining local traditions and international cultures.
In March 2026, Nyepi Day (Day of Silence) will also be celebrated with various cultural attractions. Among them is the Kesanga Fest in Denpasar, featuring ogoh-ogoh parades, performing arts, MSME exhibitions, and various creative activities involving the community. Villages across Bali will hold the ogoh-ogoh parade on March 18, 2026, a day before Nyepi Day.
Meanwhile, in Klungkung, the island will celebrate Lukat Geni, which symbolizes the purification of the universe and humanity using fire.
After Nyepi, comes the omed-omedan tradition in Banjar Kaja, Sesetan Village, Denpasar. This event involves young men and women pulling and hugging each other while being drenched with water, as a symbol of self-purification and strengthening community bonds.
Also in March, the youth in Buleleng will hold the Buleleng Etno Carnival as a creative space for Bali's youth, especially fashion designers.
April 2026 will be enlivened by the Bali Spirit Festival in Ubud, a gathering place for Yoga practitioners from various countries. Then, there is the Semarapura Festival in Klungkung from April 28 to May 1.
From April 28-30, the Food, Hotel & Tourism Bali (FHTB) 2026 will be held, showcasing premium products, hotel equipment, F&B services, coffee, wine & spirits, and the latest packaging solutions.
This event brings together suppliers and buyers from renowned hotel, restaurant, and resort networks, providing broad access to the ever-growing Eastern Indonesia market.
For running enthusiasts, you can join the Bali Trail Running (BTR) Ultra 2026 on May 15-17, an international-scale cross-country race that challenges runners to conquer the mountainous terrain, forests, and rural areas in Bali.
Another eagerly anticipated event is the Ubud Food Festival on May 29-31, 2026. This event will feature various restaurants, producers, and international chefs sharing their knowledge.
During the same period, the tourism industry will gather for the Bali Beyond Travel Fair on May 28-30, 2026.
For the first week of June 2026, get ready for the Bali International Film Festival, Bali Jagadhita Trade and Tourism Investment, and Bali Wellness and Beauty Expo.
Another unique event this month is the Ubud Open Studios festival, where local and international artists in Ubud open their studios to anyone who seeks to learn together, discuss, or simply enjoy their works.
June will also be seeing a number of cultural agendas, including the Tenganan Festival in Karangasem on June 9-11. Then, the Bali Arts Festival XLVII on June 13 - July 11, 2026, Pandawa Festival on June 18-20, 2026 and the Karangasem Festival.
Other events include the Mekotek Festival on June 26, 2026, coinciding with Kuningan Day in Munggu Village, Badung. For surfing enthusiasts this month, there will be the Medewi Boardriders Challenge 2026 in Jembrana.
In July, the Penglipuran Village Festival, Bali Modern Art Festival Jani, Jatiluwih Festival will be held on July 18-19, Lovina Festival on July 24-26, Bali Int Choir Festival, and Rare Angon Kite Festival will be held.
In August, there will be the Ubud Village Jazz Festival, Buleleng Festival 2026, Maybank Marathon 2026, Tanah Lot Art and Food Festival, Denpasar Kite Festival, Makepun Festival, and Jembrana Cultural Parade.
September will feature Taman Ayun Barong Festival on September 4-6, followed by the Bali International Air Show on September 24-27, and Lembongan Surf and Music Festival.
October will feature the Nusa Penida Festival on October 5-7, 2026, then on October 10-11, there will be the Klungkung Heritage Festival, followed by the Seraya Gebug Festival, a celebration of the harvest results.
Quite phenomenally, the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival will take place. It's an international literary festival held at the Ubud Reading Park on October 21-25, 2026.
Meanwhile, in November, there will be the Pemuteran Bay Festival in Buleleng, Lampit Makepung in Jembrana, and Ulundanu Festival in Tabanan. There will also be the Jembrana Jegog Festival, Sanur Village Festival, Goa Lawah Festival in Klungkung, and the Pandawa Beach Festival in Badung.
Finally, in December, there is only one event scheduled for now, the Bali Rockon Blues Festival.
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