The Best Advice for visitors: How to Visit Bali Art Festival 2017

For more info about Bali: Bali Travel Info

Author, Ekarini 

Photos, Ekarini

 “The Bali Arts Festival brings the island’s cultural scene to life for a whole month of daily exhibitions, performances and an array of art-related activities.”

The Annual Bali Arts Festival 2017 features various artworks and cultural achievements of the local artists from all over Bali island.  Every year the event attracts local  and international visitors to the Taman Werdhi Budaya Arts Centre in Denpasar Bali.   In the Arts Center, Taman Budaya is the main location where most of the daily exhibitions and art performances will be held for a month.

Taman Werdhi Budaya Arts Centre Denpasar Bali, Map below:

Opening Hours: Mon–Sat, 10:00–22:00

Location: Denpasar Arts Centre (Taman Werdhi Budaya), Jalan Nusa Indah, Denpasar

Tel: +62 (0)361 245 294

Video:The Opening parade on Saturday June 10, 2017 in front of the Bajra Sandhi monument in Denpasar, Bali

By, Deva Pradnyana

 If you are planning to visit the festival, these are some advice to follow since the area will be very crowded by visitors every year:

1.      You should ask for a guide book from the committee at the booth around Ksiranawa stage.  The art center has several stages and spread around the area.  It is a good idea to have a guide book handy, so you can have  dates, time and locations are stated in the event schedule.

2.      Plan to arrive early, especially when you  visit the event with children.  Some events are free, so it is very important to arrive an hour before the performance is started.  If you are planning to watch a popular performance, You would give yourself more time to find the perfect spot.   

3.      How to get to the Art Center with easy access?  The best way is arriving on the Jalan Hayam Wuruk near the Banjar Kedaton, and you need to make a little walk to the location. 

4.      Transportation: You can arrange the transportation the day before with your driver.  You can take an Uber, Taximeter, private driver, or motorbike.  If you ride a motorbike, make sure to bring your helmet with you all the time.

5.      There are many food stands at the festival area.  It is a good idea to bring your favorite snacks and water.

6.      Don’t forget your umbrella and hat, especially for the daytime event.  It’s nice to have it handy.

7.      Be careful with your belonging.  This place is full of people and be aware of pickpockets,   I would bring my cross body purse to be safe. 

Selamat Menonton!

Enjoy the Event!