Buleleng Festival (Bulfest) in Singaraja: Parade, Arts, and North Bali Cuisine

Buleleng Festival — commonly called Bulfest — is an annual cultural and creative-economy showcase in Singaraja, the capital of Buleleng Regency in North Bali. It features a parade, arts performances, and a bazaar of Buleleng specialty foods, and it is free and open to the public.

A Cultural Parade in the Heart of Singaraja

The opening is usually marked by a parade and mass dance along Jalan Ngurah Rai toward Jalan Veteran and Jalan Pahlawan. Several roads are closed temporarily so spectators can enjoy the procession comfortably.

• A colossal mass dance as the opener
• Art columns from various studios across Buleleng
• The main stage near the Singa Ambara Raja Monument

Arts Performances & Culinary Bazaar

Over several days the festival fills with traditional and modern dance and music, exhibitions, and small-business stalls selling creative products and local food.

• North Bali specialty dishes at stalls along the streets
• Dance and music performances from midday into the night
• Creative-economy showcases, crafts and local fashion

When Is It Held?

Bulfest usually takes place around August (the 2025 edition ran 18–23 August). Exact dates vary each year, so check the official Buleleng Regency schedule before you go.

Info Praktis & Reservasi

• Location (Google Maps): View on Google Maps — central Singaraja, around Jalan Ngurah Rai/Veteran
• How to join: a free public event, just show up; no ticket needed
• Schedule: generally around August — confirm dates via official Buleleng Regency channels
• Instagram: search on Instagram

Want to explore North Bali during Bulfest? Book a discounted hotel voucher in Singaraja or Lovina through AccessiaPass to round out your cultural getaway.