Bali’s Summer Spirit: A Local’s Guide to Festivals, Culture & Celebration
Explore Bali's vibrant summer with our curated guide to cultural festivals, beach parties, art fairs, and sacred ceremonies — all from your base at Mulia Bali
A Curated Guide to Bali’s Summer Celebrations with Mulia
Bali in summer is a living tapestry of tradition, creativity, and joyful celebration. At Mulia Bali, we invite you to immerse yourself in the island’s seasonal rhythm with our curated guide to festivals and events across July and August. Witness spiritual ceremonies like Tumpek Kandang and the Makepung Buffalo Races, or indulge in world-class design at Jia CURATED and coastal fun at the Sanur Village Festival. Whether you're drawn to sacred traditions or barefoot glamour at iconic beach parties like the KU DE TA White Party, this guide offers something for every spirit of the season. Let Mulia Bali be your gateway to unforgettable summer moments.
There’s something magical about summer in Bali — not just the warm days and gentle breezes but the way the island comes alive with spiritual ceremonies, community gatherings, art festivals, and iconic beach parties. At Mulia Bali, we invite you to explore the island’s vibrant rhythm with a curated guide to the season’s most captivating events.
Here are three ways to experience the essence of Bali this July and August:
Cultural Heritage in Motion
Penglipuran Village Festival (3–5 July 2025)
One of Bali’s most respected traditional villages welcomes visitors to a vibrant celebration of local identity. Expect parades, dance performances, indigenous cooking competitions, and traditional games — all set in a stunning, bamboo-lined village that feels frozen in time.
Tumpek Kandang (12 July 2025)
It is a profoundly spiritual day dedicated to honouring animals. Visitors across Bali may witness ceremonial blessings of livestock — a reminder of the island’s sacred connection to nature and daily life.
Makepung Buffalo Races (select dates in July & August)
Held in West Bali’s Jembrana Regency, these lively, early-morning races feature elaborately decorated buffalo teams competing in a traditional display of strength and speed.
Arts, Design & Creative Dialogue
Jia CURATED 2025 (14–18 August, Bali Festival Park – Sanur)
This refined arts and design fair brings together artisans, designers, and visionaries for five days of exhibitions, craft showcases, and panel discussions. The 2025 theme, “Evolving Perspective,” celebrates cross-cultural creativity rooted in tradition and social consciousness.
Sanur Village Festival (16–20 August)
A joyful community gathering that fuses local art, dance, sports, food, and coastal culture. From live music and exhibitions to boat parades and food stalls, it’s a family-friendly celebration of all things Bali.
Lifestyle & Iconic Social Moments
Bali Kite Festival (Mid-July, Padang Galak)
It is one of the most visually captivating events of the season. Towering, handcrafted kites — some as large as trucks — fill the sky in an offering to the gods of wind and harvest. It’s a beloved symbol of harmony between tradition and natural forces.
KU DE TA White Party (16 August, Seminyak)
The island’s most iconic beachside celebration. Dress in white and join an elegant crowd for a night of DJ sets, flowing cocktails, and a dazzling beachfront ambience. A must for the fashion-forward and the free-spirited.
On-Property: Summer at Mulia Bali
A Splash of Summer with Veuve Clicquot
From July to September, Mulia Bali brings bubbles to the beach with Veuve Clicquot. Toast the season with champagne under the sun at our beachfront pool — the ultimate summer escape.
Exploring the Island
Our team is happy to assist with transfers, local guidance, and recommendations to help you experience the best of Bali’s summer celebrations.
For More Information
Stay updated with the most current summer events through these trusted platforms:
• NOW! Bali – Annual Events Calendar
• Honeycombers Bali – What’s On
• What’s New Bali – Events & Festivals
While we are pleased to share these seasonal highlights, Mulia Bali is not affiliated with any of the event organisers mentioned above. Attendance and participation in these events are entirely at the discretion of our guests. We kindly advise that you exercise appropriate due diligence when making bookings, travel arrangements, or related decisions. Mulia Bali will not be held responsible for any liabilities, disruptions, or claims arising from attendance at these external events.
Celebrate Bali in all its forms — from sacred rituals to barefoot beach glamour. Let Mulia Bali be your gateway to a summer of unforgettable moments.
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