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Ubud Village Jazz Festival

World-Class Jazz in the Heart of Ubud

The Ubud Village Jazz Festival brings together acclaimed international and Indonesian jazz artists for two nights of music in the cultural heart of Bali. Set in the lush grounds of the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), it pairs world-class musicianship with Ubud's relaxed, artistic atmosphere.

Founded in 2013 by Indonesian jazz musician Yuri Mahatma and Anom Darsana, the Ubud Village Jazz Festival has become one of the most respected jazz events in the region — a genuine musicians' festival prized for the quality of its line-ups rather than big commercial headliners. Each year it gathers a carefully curated bill of jazz artists from Indonesia and around the world.

The festival is held over two evenings in the gardens of the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) in Ubud, with multiple stages running across the grounds. The setting is intimate and green, and the programming spans the full breadth of jazz — straight-ahead and bebop, fusion, Latin, soul, and contemporary improvisation — performed by serious players to an attentive, music-loving crowd.

Because the curators prioritise artistry, the festival is a favourite among jazz aficionados, but the welcoming Ubud atmosphere makes it equally enjoyable for casual listeners. Between sets you can wander the museum grounds, grab food and drinks, and soak up the warm, sociable mood that makes Ubud such a special place to hear live music.

Ubud is the ideal base for the festival, with everything from boutique guesthouses to luxury jungle resorts within easy reach of ARMA. Tickets are released ahead of the event through the festival's official channels, so book in advance — and pair your trip with Ubud's galleries, rice fields, and temples by day.

Highlights

  • ✓ Two evenings of curated international and Indonesian jazz
  • ✓ Set in the lush gardens of the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA)
  • ✓ Multiple stages spanning bebop, fusion, Latin, soul, and more
  • ✓ An intimate, artist-focused festival loved by true jazz fans
  • ✓ Relaxed Ubud atmosphere with food and drinks between sets
  • ✓ Easy to combine with Ubud's galleries, rice fields, and temples

Practical information

Location
ARMA, Ubud
Admission
Tickets (single-day and two-day passes) are sold in advance via the official Ubud Village Jazz Festival website and its ticketing partners.
Best time
Evenings, when the full programme runs across the ARMA gardens.
Category
Music Festival

Tips for visitors

  • • Buy tickets in advance through the official festival website — capacity is limited.
  • • Day and two-day passes are usually offered; the full pass is the best value.
  • • Arrive early to claim a good spot near your preferred stage.
  • • Stay in central Ubud so you can walk or take a short ride to ARMA.
  • • Bring light layers — Ubud evenings can be pleasantly cool.
  • • Explore the ARMA museum collection while you are on the grounds.
  • • Reserve dinner in Ubud in advance, as restaurants get busy on festival nights.

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