Around Bali
Culture, sport and seasonal gatherings to plan into your stay in Bali's highlands.
A considered guide to events near Kintamani, plus selected traditions and festivals worth the journey across the island.
Please check again soon, or ask our team what is happening during your stay.
Ceremonies and community gatherings from the last 90 days, recorded for cultural context rather than as invitations to completed rites.
Jembrana Regency, West Bali
Makepung brings Jembrana's decorated water buffalo teams and skilled jockeys together for one of West Bali's most distinctive cultural races. Runaway Club reports 21-23 August 2026, while Bali's published event calendar still lists the exact date as pending confirmation.
Dates are provisional. Confirm with the Jembrana Regency organizer before travelling.
Desa Adat Batur, Kintamani
From 2-8 August 2026, Batur Village Festival marks a century since the Batur community relocated after the 1926 eruption. The week brings together cultural performances, historical reflection, a national seminar, the Batur Caldera Run and a commemorative walk tracing the community's journey.
Individual program times may change. Check the event announcement before travelling.
Desa Bonyoh, Kintamani, Bangli
About 100 families came together for a collective Pitra Yadnya rooted in devotion, mutual support and respect for ancestors.
Held on 24 July 2026. This sacred community ceremony is listed for cultural context, not as a public attraction.
Our team can help with local timing, transport and a comfortable return to the highlands.
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