Here’s a guide to Bali’s most anticipated festivals and events in the recent month (June to early July):
Modern Arts & Culinary Events (Official Website)
Ubud Food Festival
- Dates: May 28 - May 31, 2026 (last day)
- Location: Taman Kuliner, Ubud
- Highlights: If you’re in Ubud during these days, don’t miss Indonesia’s premier culinary cultural event! Experience bustling markets, Indonesian cooking demonstrations, celebrity chef shows, and engaging discussions about food traditions and sustainability.
Balinale International Film Festival
- Dates: June 1 - June 7, 2026
- Location: Denpasar
- Highlights: Bringing global cinema to Bali, featuring premieres, screenings, filmmaker talks, and panel discussions - an annual celebration for lovers of visual storytelling.
Ubud Open Studio
- Dates: June 5 - June 7, 2026
- Location: Various art studios across Ubud
- Highlights: Celebrating its 5th edition, over 60 local and international artists and designers will open their private studios to the public. Ticket holders receive exclusive Google Maps access to explore these creative spaces.
Bali Arts Festival
- Date: June 13 – July 11, 2026
- Location: Taman Budaya Cultural Center, Denpasar
- Highlights: This is Bali’s largest and longest-running official cultural event, spanning an entire month. During this time, representatives, performers, and artists from various regions of Bali will take turns showcasing authentic traditional dances, Gamelan music, theater, and visual arts. It’s the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in Bali’s rich cultural heritage.
Traditional Religious Festivals
Galungan
- Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Highlights: One of the most important Hindu festivals in Bali, Galungan symbolizes the victory of “good (Dharma) over evil (Adharma).” During the festival, households and streets across the island are adorned with tall bamboo poles called Penjor, decorated with coconut leaves, rice stalks, and fabric, transforming the island into a stunning display. Locals dress in elaborate traditional attire to visit temples and participate in processions, creating a deeply spiritual and cultural atmosphere.
Kuningan
- Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Highlights: Celebrated 10 days after Galungan, Kuningan marks the day when ancestral spirits return to the heavens after visiting the earthly realm. Traditionally, locals prepare “yellow rice cakes” and offer final prayers at temples in the early morning. After this day, the festivities officially conclude, and the Penjor decorations are gradually taken down.
Semarak Pandawa Festival (Pandawa Beach Festival)
- Date: June 18–20, 2026
- Description: A beach festival held at Pandawa Beach featuring stage performances, guest activities, and local participation.
Karangasem Festival
- Date: June 22, 2026
- Description: A festival showcasing the culture and tourism offerings of the Karangasem region.
Mekotek, Desa Munggu (Munggu Bamboo Pole Ritual)
- Date: June 27, 2026
- Location: Munggu Village
- Description: A traditional ritual where male villagers line up with bamboo poles to ward off evil spirits and pray for health and bountiful harvests.
For more exciting festivals, check out: 2026 Indonesia Public Holidays & Bali Festival Guide: Complete Year-Round Event Dates!
