Ubud Food Festival 2024 in Bali
Join the vibrant culinary festival showcasing Indonesia's diverse cuisine
Dates: May 31–June 2, 2024
Established in 2015, the Ubud Food Festival offers a captivating three-day journey into the heart of Indonesian culinary heritage, blending cultural diversity with gastronomic excellence. With Indonesian cuisine taking center stage, the festival proudly showcases the nation's rich culinary tapestry, inventive chefs, and exceptional local ingredients. The Festival remains steadfast in its commitment to preserving and celebrating these culinary gems, welcoming global audiences and culinary luminaries alike to delve into Indonesia's vibrant culinary landscape year after year.
Festival Highlights
The Ubud Food Festival transforms Taman Kuliner into a sun-drenched spot for three days dedicated to indulging in the best food and drinks Indonesia has to offer. The event features insightful conversations with renowned chefs, food entrepreneurs, and local culinary heroes. Visitors can immerse themselves in the ultimate culinary adventure by exploring a diverse program that includes cooking demos, food talks, live entertainment, special events, dining pop-ups, workshops, and food tours around Ubud, promising a mouthwatering experience like no other.
Program
Guests can anticipate a weekend filled with culinary delights at Taman Kuliner spanning three vibrant days. Starting on May 31st, festivities kick off at 6 am, wrapping up with an energizing DJ mix at 10 pm. June 1st sees the commencement of a food tour at 8 am, leading into a lively musical performance by an Ubud-based band at 10 pm. Finally, on June 2nd, the day begins at 8 am, brimming with activities akin to the preceding days, culminating in music performances from 7 pm to 10 pm.
Tickets
This year, entry to the famous Festival Market, featuring over 70 vendors, is free. Visitors can enjoy sampling food while watching cooking demos at the Teater Kuliner stage and nightly music performances and film screenings. For Special Events, Open Kitchen Masterclasses, Workshops, and Food Tours, an additional ticket is required. These sessions are highly popular, so it's recommended to book in advance. Prices start from IDR 50,000.
Parking & Shuttle Service
A shuttle bus service is conveniently available to transport you directly from Lapangan Lavolla Lungsiakan (Festival Central Parking) to the festival site at Taman Kuliner, operating every 30 minutes from 8:30 am to 11:00 pm, and it's complimentary. Additionally, there are three parking lots accessible: the car parking lot at Taman Kuliner, the motorcycle parking lot on the Left Bank of Taman Kuliner, and the central car parking lot at Lapangan Lavolla Lungsiakan, which includes a complimentary shuttle service to the venue. Utilizing public transportation options for traveling to the festival site is strongly encouraged.