CONFEST Bali 2026: Celebrating Community, Creativity, and the People Behind Bali’s Culinary Industry

15 November 2026 - 15 November 2026

Titik Dua Ubud

On Sunday, 15 November, CONFEST Bali 2026 brings together the people who shape Bali’s culinary and hospitality industry at Titik Dua Ubud. Carrying the theme ‘We Celebrate Us!’, the festival runs from 10.30 until late, with kitchen takeovers, masterclasses, talks, film screenings, music, and exhibitions.

Initiated by Backdraft Project with Titik Dua Ubud, the festival is intended to be a space to exchange ideas and build connections. CONFEST recognises that the success of every dining experience lies with the entire team, including kitchen staff, bartenders, baristas, photographers, and creative professionals.

The main highlight is the pair of kitchen takeovers. Chef Putu Agus Armen collaborates with Chef Wiem Kahyang Isha at COCA Dining from 12 PM to 11 PM, while Chef Maxiemillian of KAUM teams up with Chef Arief Tonggeng at Ramu Kitchen from 6 PM to 11 PM. Running from 10.30 AM to 11 PM across Titik Dua’s spaces, the programme also includes talks on future hospitality and sustainable practices, as well as masterclasses in seafood handling, Japanese knife sharpening, entrepreneurship, and butchery, alongside kitchen and bar takeovers.

At the COCA Theatre, two documentaries by Mario J Reynaldi, Iron Ladies and Gelas Kosong, explore chefs’ experiences and regional cuisine, screening from 11 AM to 12:30 PM and 4 PM to 5.30 PM. Visitors can visit HOPE: Hospitality Portrait Exhibition, which displays portraits of 24 Bali-based chefs, wander through the UMKM market, or enjoy coffee, music, and bar takeovers. Talks, the exhibition, music, the coffee competition, and the market are free. Tickets for selected sessions and an All-Access Pass are also available.