Komodo Festival

Festival Komodo

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Nature & SeasonLabuan Bajo
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forSeasonal rites, water traditionsThe genuine naming ambiguity among at least
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: IDR
CategoryNature & SeasonFestival type
The story

Komodo Festival in Labuan Bajo

Labuan Bajo hosts at least three similarly named, likely distinct events: the one-off Sail Komodo 2013 sailing rally, a recurring Komodo Festival featuring a cultural parade and beauty pageant around early March, and a newer Komodo Waterfront Festival. A separate Saint Joseph's Day community festival adds further naming confusion, and no confident, unified history or founding year for the core Komodo Festival could be confirmed.

In Labuan Bajo, around 2 June 2025, Komodo Festival gives Labuan Bajo a reason to gather around Labuan Bajo Festivals.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The genuine naming ambiguity among at least three similarly branded Labuan Bajo events, Sail Komodo 2013, the recurring Komodo Festival, and the newer Komodo Waterfront Festival, is itself the most important thing to understand before attending, since sources frequently blur these together without clarifying which is meant

02

The mystery stays covered

When it runs, the recurring Komodo Festival's program, a cultural parade, photography competition, rowing race, and beauty pageant, ties the event to Labuan Bajo's identity as the gateway to Komodo National Park

03

The city starts moving

A separate Saint Joseph's Day community festival adds a fourth, entirely unrelated local event that can be mistakenly conflated with the others

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Komodo Festival is documented as a recurring nature-season festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Labuan Bajo, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The genuine naming ambiguity among at least three similarly branded Labuan Bajo events, Sail Komodo 2013, the recurring Komodo Festival, and the newer...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For Komodo Festival, plan transport around the exact Labuan Bajo venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual, sun-ready clothing suits a coastal gateway town; boat-trip gear is relevant if combining festival attendance with Komodo National Park visits.

Safety

Keep distance from unsafe water edges and follow local crowd or weather warnings.

Where to stay

For Komodo Festival, stay near the part of Labuan Bajo you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Public water rituals are often open, but boat, viewing, or activity access may be paid.

Language/currency

IDR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map8.50 S, 119.89 EOpen in Google Maps

Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Nearest airportBMU — Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin
TransportFor Komodo Festival, plan transport around the exact Labuan Bajo venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Komodo Festival, stay near the part of Labuan Bajo you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Labuan Bajo via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Labuan Bajo, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, sun-ready clothing suits a coastal gateway town; boat-trip gear is relevant if combining festival attendance with Komodo National Park visits.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Indonesia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Komodo Festival?

Komodo Festival is listed for Past edition: 2 June 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Komodo Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLfestivation.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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