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As more people settle into Bali for the long haul, “going out” is growing less defined by late nights and high-energy venues. Evenings start earlier, end earlier, and are more about connection than spectacle: something more balanced and social yet sustainable. This shift is most visible in what’s called the “third half”: the time after

A new narrative unfolds at Tangi Restaurant at Gdas Bali Health and Wellness Resort, shaped by art, memory, and shared experience. Inviting reflection, Uparengga: Collective Memory, Living Values is a multi-disciplinary exhibition in collaboration with Wayan Hand Made that preserves and reawakens tradition in the modern day. In Balinese philosophy, uparengga refers to ceremonial elements

After two successful years taking over Bali Festival Park, immersive design expo, Jia CURATED, has announced a brand new location for their 2026 edition. What has become a highly-anticipated annual design event in Bali, Jia CURATED is a long immersive weekend celebrating design, craft, art and culture. Founded by Budiman Ong, Rudi Winata and Yang

A new chapter unfolds for Black Sand Brewery as it introduces its signature Lager in bottle, allowing one of its marquee brews to travel beyond the taproom. Originally developed in 2019 as a balanced, easy-drinking beer designed for consistency and long evenings among friends, the bottled release allows that familiar Lager experience to reach further

For centuries, weaving has been intertwined with life in Indonesia. An evocative exploration of that heritage unfolds as Threads of Life presents a special exhibition and film programme at Jenggala Keramik, from 27 February to 30 April 2026. Bringing together textiles and film storytelling, the exhibition invites visitors to discover the archipelago’s enduring cultural traditions

Bali-born jewellery brand, John Hardy, reveals their latest collection, where signature styles are expanded with new offerings of semi-precious stones and metal combinations. The artisanal techniques remain a highlight feature of both new and signature pieces, brought to life in fresh, modern ways. For women, new stacking rings, earrings, flex chokers and cuffs are brought

From Ubud to Tabanan, Bumi Kinar is guided by a philosophy that hospitality should exist in dialogue with its surroundings. This connection is most tangible at the resort’s Jingga Restaurant and Lokal Kafe, where ingredients are harvested directly from Kinar Village, the resort’s 23-hectare farm estate. Since 2018, Kinar Village has grown into one of

A collaboration between two Bali-born brands has gifted drinkers with a delicious new spirit, with Nusa Caña joining forces with Expat Roasters to deliver a one-of-a-kind coffee rum, bursting with the island’s character and flavour. Indonesia was once a great purveyor of rum, distilled during the Dutch colonial era it was better known as Batavia

Bali Culinary Pastry School (BCPS), one of Indonesia’s leading culinary and pastry institutions, celebrates its 10-year anniversary, after growing from six students in 2016 to over 1,000 graduates in the industry today. To mark the occasion, the school has organised a series of events under the theme of ‘A Decade of Culinary Education, Opportunity and

The Meru Sanur and Bali Beach Hotel, The Heritage Collection, commemorated World Cancer Day on 4 February 2026 by welcoming children from Yayasan Kanker Anak Indonesia (YKAI). In the spirit of gotong royong, Indonesia’s philosophy of collective effort, they collaborated with The Sanur Special Economic Zone for Health and Wellness for a day of care,

The works of one of Bali’s most iconic contemporary artists, the late Made Wianta (1949 – 2020), are now on display in the Pendopo Lobby of The Apurva Kempinski Bali. The exclusive exhibition, dubbed ‘Gallery of Art: Wianta & Legacy,’ presents the artist’s Mandala series for the general public for the first time. The Tabanan-born