Ubud Food Festival

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Food & DrinkUbud
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkThe festival's nonprofit educational mission
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: IDR
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Ubud Food Festival in Ubud

Founded in 2015 by Yayasan Mudra Swari Saraswati, the same nonprofit behind the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, the Ubud Food Festival runs roughly three days each late May or early June, centered specifically on Indonesian cuisine. Programming includes chef demonstrations, food tours, panel discussions, and ticketed tastings, alongside free educational workshops for Balinese youth and culinary students.

Launched in 2015 by the same nonprofit foundation behind the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, Yayasan Mudra Swari Saraswati, the Ubud Food Festival runs each year over roughly three days, typically in late May or early June, with a deliberate focus on Indonesian cuisine specifically rather than international food culture generally.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's nonprofit educational mission is its clearest distinguishing feature: alongside its ticketed public tastings and chef demonstrations, it runs free workshops specifically aimed at Balinese youth and culinary students, treating the event as a vehicle for developing local talent rather than only showcasing established chefs to visitors

02

The mystery stays covered

Its exclusive focus on Indonesian cuisine, rather than a broad international food-festival format, sets it apart from generic culinary events elsewhere in Southeast Asia

03

The city starts moving

Sharing an organizing foundation with the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival links the two events administratively, though their programming, cuisine versus literature, remains entirely separate

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Ubud Food Festival is documented as a recurring food-drink 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 Ubud, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The festival's nonprofit educational mission is its clearest distinguishing feature: alongside its ticketed public tastings and chef demonstrations...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Use Ubud transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Casual clothing suits both the indoor chef demonstrations and outdoor tasting sessions across the festival's venues.

Safety

At Ubud Food Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Ubud, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

IDR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map8.51 S, 115.27 EOpen in Google Maps

Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Nearest airportDPS — Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai
TransportUse Ubud transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Ubud, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Ubud via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Ubud, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearCasual clothing suits both the indoor chef demonstrations and outdoor tasting sessions across the festival's venues.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 Ubud Food Festival?

Ubud Food Festival is listed for Past edition: 28–31 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Ubud Food Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

4 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?

Ubud, Bali, 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 URLubudfoodfestival.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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