Pesta Kesenian Bali — Opening Pawai
Saturday · 13 June 2026 · 09:00 WITA
The opening parade of the Bali Arts Festival — every regency on the island fields a delegation through central Denpasar.
Pesta Kesenian Bali (PKB) is the island's annual month-long arts festival, organised by the provincial government and based at Taman Budaya in Denpasar. The opening Pawai is a parade in which all eight regencies plus Denpasar field a costumed delegation, often led by the governor.
The parade route runs through central Denpasar in the morning. Free to attend; arriving by mid-morning gives the best chance at a kerb-side spot before the main blocks pass.
What to expect
- All Bali regencies field a delegation
- Free public event, kerb-side viewing
- Best light and crowd density mid-morning
- Followed by a month of programming at Taman Budaya
Summary written from pestakesenianbali.id and other public sources. Schedules and pricing change — confirm with the official source before you book.
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