Lake Poso Festival

Festival Danau Poso

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MusicTentena/Poso
Dates15–17 October 2026Confirmed listing
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsRunning continuously since 1991 gives Lake
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: IDR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Lake Poso Festival in Tentena/Poso

Lake Poso Festival has run annually since 1991 in Tentena, Central Sulawesi, one of the older continuously staged regional festivals in Indonesia, typically held each October. Founded to restore the lake's tourism appeal, support environmental preservation, and bolster local livelihoods, each edition carries its own curatorial theme, mixing arts, cultural, and sports programming with environmental-awareness activities centered on the lake.

Tentena, a town on the shores of Lake Poso in Central Sulawesi, has held its Lake Poso Festival annually since 1991, making it one of the older continuously run regional festivals documented in this batch, typically staged each October.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Running continuously since 1991 gives Lake Poso Festival one of the longer documented histories among Indonesia's regional lake festivals, predating even the sectarian conflict that later damaged the wider Poso region's reputation in the early 2000s

02

The mystery stays covered

Each edition's own specific curatorial theme, rather than a static repeated format, suggests an actively evolving program rather than an unchanging annual routine

03

The city starts moving

Combining environmental-preservation activities with cultural and sports programming ties the festival explicitly to the lake's ongoing ecological health, not just its scenic or cultural value

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival features traditional Central Sulawesi dance and music performances alongside environmental-preservation activities centered on Lake Poso

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

15–17 October 2026

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Tentena/Poso you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Light layers suit Lake Poso's cooler inland elevation compared to Sulawesi's tropical coastal areas.

Safety

Lake Poso Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Lake Poso Festival does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

IDR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map1.77 S, 120.66 EOpen in Google Maps

Tentena/Poso, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Nearest airportPSJ — Kasiguncu
TransportStay close enough to the part of Tentena/Poso you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Lake Poso Festival does not become the hardest part.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Tentena/Poso via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Tentena/Poso, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearLight layers suit Lake Poso's cooler inland elevation compared to Sulawesi's tropical coastal areas.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 Lake Poso Festival?

Lake Poso Festival is listed for 15–17 October 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Lake Poso Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

3 days 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?

Tentena/Poso, Central Sulawesi, 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.

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Official URLposokab.go.id
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates15–17 October 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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