Calendar of Festive and Event

March

• Nyepi – Day of Silence | March 29, 2025
  A sacred Hindu celebration marking the Saka New Year, where the entire island comes to a complete stop for 24 hours. Guests can experience the days leading up to Nyepi with vibrant Melasti purification ceremonies and dramatic Ogoh-Ogoh parades.
• Omed-Omedan Festival | March 30, 2025
  Known as the “kissing ritual,” this unique post-Nyepi celebration takes place in Sesetan Village, Denpasar. A joyful expression of love, unity, and youth, just 40 minutes from Nusa Dua.

April – May

• Galungan & Kuningan (1st cycle) | April 23 & May 3, 2025
  Balinese Hindus celebrate the victory of good (dharma) over evil (adharma). Streets are adorned with penjor (bamboo decorations), and temples are alive with offerings and ceremonies.
• BaliSpirit Festival | May 1–5, 2025
  A globally-renowned yoga and wellness festival held in Ubud, featuring yoga classes, sound healing, ecstatic dance, and music performances.
• Ubud Food Festival | May 30 – June 1, 2025
  A culinary celebration highlighting Indonesian cuisine with international and local chefs, cooking demos, panel discussions, and food tours.

June – July

• Bali Arts Festival | June 15 – July 13, 2025
  Hosted in Denpasar, this month-long celebration showcases traditional dance, music, crafts, and parades. A perfect opportunity for guests to experience authentic Balinese heritage.
• Bali Kite Festival | Mid-July 2025 (TBC)
  Held on the beaches of Sanur, this colorful spectacle features massive handcrafted kites soaring through the skies in a lively competition accompanied by gamelan music.
• Nusa Dua Light Festival | July 2025 (TBC)
  A magical event in Peninsula Island, Nusa Dua featuring lantern displays, light installations, live music, and food stalls. A family favorite and Instagram dream.

September

• Minikino Film Week | Mid-September 2025 (TBC)
  An international short film festival held in venues across Bali, including art houses and cultural spaces near Denpasar and Ubud.

October – November

• Ubud Writers & Readers Festival | October 29 – November 2, 2025
  Asia’s leading literary and cultural event bringing together global authors, artists, and thinkers in a five-day program of panels, readings, and performances.
• Galungan & Kuningan (2nd cycle) | November 19 & 29, 2025
  The second cycle of this spiritually significant Balinese celebration—once again decorating villages and temples in color and devotion.

December

• Christmas Celebrations | December 25, 2025
  Nusa Dua transforms into a tropical holiday wonderland with beachfront feasts, festive entertainment, and Balinese-inspired Christmas experiences.
• Pandawa Beach Festival | December 25, 2025 – January 1, 2026
  A vibrant cultural beach celebration located just minutes from Nusa Dua, featuring local art performances, traditional food stalls, and New Year countdown festivities.
• Panglipuran Village Festival | Late December 2025 (TBC)
  Held in one of Bali’s cleanest and most preserved traditional villages in Bangli, showcasing local fashion, cuisine, and cultural competitions.
• Denpasar Festival | End of December 2025
  A city-wide celebration closing the year with parades, culinary bazaars, traditional performances, and concerts.

Source : Bali.com