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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

Bali has been experiencing heavy rain for the last few weeks. The kind of rain that one hears first before they see. Water fills gutters. Roads dissolving into grey noise. Scooters slow down at the weather’s insistence. Samara Füss, Head Brewer at Beaches, however, notices rain differently. “I see it roll towards me through the

If you are a lover of antiques and historical prints, then you’ll want to explore the new Old East Indies showroom, befittingly opening its doors in the historical heart of Denpasar, in Bali’s old city centre. Whether you’re an experienced collector or perhaps just someone with a deep sense of nostalgia for Bali’s historic past,

At the start of the year, it’s a great time to look ahead and see when some of Bali’s most notable moments will be taking place. Whether it’s unique cultural spectacles or huge annual festivals, Bali’s calendar of events is always buzzing. Here we share the major highlights and biggest events in Bali in 2026

On a rain-heavy afternoon, when Bali’s roads slow to a crawl and the drains begin to look like rivers, there’s an instinctive habit to pause, crack something cold, and wait it out. It’s in unpolished and unscripted moments like these that Beer for Beaches was born. The inspiration comes from Pemuteran – not from the

In December 2025, leading Indonesian lifestyle retailer PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP) unveiled the grand opening of its flagship Apple Premium Partner in Bali: Imaginaria by Digimap. Located in the bustling streets of Sunset Road, Imaginaria by Digimap is Digimap’s largest store in Indonesia, boasting over 3,300 sqm of space, where customers’ retail experience is

PT Pantja Artha Niaga (PAN) has officially introduced Teremana to the Indonesian market, bringing the globally celebrated ultra-premium tequila to local shelves and bars for the first time. Crafted in a small Mexican town and distributed worldwide by Mast-Jägermeister SE since 2020, Teremana has seen tremendous growth in recent years, with Mast-Jägermeister SE also joining

NOW! Bali’s annual publication series, TIMELESS Bali, comes to its completion with the recent release of TIMELESS Bali Volume 5, marking the final edition in a five-year project to share stories that celebrate Bali’s history, culture and traditions. Started in 2021, TIMELESS Bali was envisioned as a collectible publication, with each edition focused only on

Appeasing the needs of modern residents across the island, the Bosch Home Experience Center Bali opens in Denpasar, bringing the brand’s impressive range of appliances closer to homeowners. Opening doors at the end of October 2025, at Jalan Teuku Umar No. 222-A, the Bosch Home Experience Center Bali marks the seventh centre of its kind

The future of vision correction has arrived in Bali with the opening of Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic (CSEC) Bali, bringing advanced eye care that was previously available only in Jakarta and Surabaya. Located within Icon Bali Mall, the clinic is the first on the island to offer ReLEx® SMILE PRO – a next-generation LASIK procedure

Bali welcomes a new era in education as The British School of Bali (BSB) opened its doors on 1 September 2025 and is now enrolling students aged 2 to 11. Set amidst the lush landscapes and tranquil surroundings of Ubud, The British School of Bali provides an environment where every child is recognised as unique

Taking place from 29 October to 2 November 2025, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF) returns with a stellar line up of authors and thinkers for this year’s event, bringing the world’s most pressing dialogue and discussion to Bali’s cultural centre. • 2025 Line-Up• 8 Bali-focused Events Guiding this year’s event is the festival’s