Buleleng International Rhythms Festival 2026

Buleleng is once again capturing attention with an exciting cultural event. Following the success of the Lovina Festival and Buleleng Festival, this time Buleleng presents an international-scale celebration that brings together artists from various countries in one vibrant cultural showcase. The event, titled Buleleng International Rhythms Festival, will take place in March 2026.

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Festival Dates: 10-16 March 2026
After the success of previous editions, the Buleleng International Rhythms Festival 2026 will be held from 10 to 16 March 2026. The Regent of Buleleng, I Nyoman Sutjidra, has expressed full support for the festival’s implementation.

This support was conveyed during a meeting with the organizing committee at his office on Monday, 5 January. According to him, the festival—held under the auspices of IOV–UNESCO—is a prestigious cultural event that brings together diverse arts and traditions from around the world, while also creating opportunities for collaboration between local and international artists.

Participation from 8 Countries
The Chairperson of the Organizing Committee, Nyoman Dini Andiani, stated that the success of the festival in previous years has strengthened emotional connections with participating countries. This is reflected in the number of countries that have re-registered for this year’s festival.

So far, at least eight countries have officially confirmed their participation, with approximately 200 performers expected to attend. This number may continue to grow as registration remains open.

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Program & Activities
According to information from wofafestivals.com, the festival will feature a wide range of activities, including:

• Festival parade
• Cultural workshops and exchanges
• Group gatherings
• Cultural excursions
• Stage performances
• Cultural sharing and social events

Both local and international audiences are warmly invited to enjoy cultural performances from various countries. Last year, performances were held at the Open Stage of RTH Bung Karno, Sukasada, providing an open and lively setting for cultural celebration.