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2026 Festival Programme

The countdown to Bali’s tastiest festival is officially on, and we know you’re just as excited as we are to be feasting again under the Bali sun at our beloved Taman Kuliner from 28 to 31 May. Browse the programme below and book your tickets to join the feast.


Farmer’s Table: Flavours of North Maluku with Kagōunga

30 May 2026 15:30

Once known as the heart of the Spice Islands, North Maluku holds a culinary heritage shaped by sago forests, coastal traditions, and generations of indigenous knowledge. In this intimate masterclass, …

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The Catch, the Flame, the Table Hosted by Masonry Canggu

It starts with ink. Ben Devlin, one of Australia’s leading chefs and a master of Gyotaku, presses fresh fish to paper. The oldest fisherman’s record. A ghost-print of something pulled …

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Karuppu Milagu Irāl: The Black Pepper Prawns by Aman Lakhiani

30 May 2026 16:00 /

Discover the bold and aromatic flavours of South Indian-inspired cuisine through Karuppu Milagu Irāl, a classic black pepper prawn dish by Aman Lakhiani of Lamuri Bali. Showcasing the heat and …

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The New Balinese Kitchen

30 May 2026 16:00 /

Bali’s food scene is evolving fast. Who’s actually driving it? Dewa Wahyu Bintara of Pulau Project, the homegrown collective behind YUKI and meimei, and Ngurah Mantra of Edisi, the group …

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Two Worlds: Edoardo Pellicano x Yudha Permana

Get set for one of Ubud Food Festival’s boldest collaborations as Edoardo Pellicano, formerly of Michelin-starred MAOS, London, where he earned critical acclaim, joins forces with Yudha Permana, the visionary …

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Night Event Saturday

Saturday night is where the party truly comes alive. Ease into the evening with vinyl selections from DJ Gilang Propagila as the sun sets over the Festival Hub, followed by …

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Beyond the Recipe: How Culture Shapes the Way We Eat

30 May 2026 17:15 /

This session opens with a provocation: “Farmers guard the land and sea. But who guards the knowledge of what grows there and why it matters?” The session is structured as …

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Salted Egg Soft Shell Crab by Bernard Chew

30 May 2026 17:30 /

Experience crispy soft shell crab smothered in a golden salted egg yolk sauce, fragrant with curry leaves, chilli, and butter, and packed with umami depth in every bite. Balancing a …

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Samrub Samrub Thai: Blake Thornley X Prin Polsuk at Mozaic

Prin Polsuk of Samrub Samrub Thai joins Blake Thornley in the kitchen at Mozaic, bringing with him one of Bangkok’s most talked-about tables. An award-winning, high-profile force in Thailand’s new …

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Mauri: Contemporary Italian at Uma Cucina

In the candle-lit dining room of Uma Cucina, Ubud’s favourite Italian table, the evening begins slowly, then Maurizio Bombini of Mauri fame, Bali’s most beloved Italian chef, gets to work, …

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MoVida x Santanera at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan

Hola todos! Step into the river-view dining room of Ubud’s iconic Four Seasons Sayan, where MoVida’s Frank Camorra, Melbourne’s king of Spanish cuisine, reunites with Colombian-born Andrés Becerra of Bali’s …

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Arak: Bali’s Liquid Revival

30 May 2026 18:30 /

Once pushed to the margins, arak is now re-emerging as one of Bali’s most important local spirits. In this conversation, Bili Wirawan, Aris Sanjaya, and Dedi Pageriawan bring three distinct …

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Cooking the Music: Special DJ Set by Chef Bernard

Straight after his Soft Shell Salted Egg Crab cooking demo, Chef Bernard continues the experience by stepping behind the decks for a live DJ performance. From kitchen fire to sound …

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A Communal Table: Malaysia Meets Indonesia

Penang comes to Nusantara with story and spice as Johnson Wong of Gēn gathers guests around a long, generous table. This is cooking shaped by memory and migration, by trade …

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Ten Courses in the Jungle: Petty Pandean-Elliott and Arvie Delvo

In the intimate, almost otherworldly glow of Api Jiwa, set within the grounds of the award-winning Capella Ubud, Arvie Delvo and Petty Pandean-Elliott come together for a four-hands, ten-course dinner. …

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Film Screening: Bunka Significa Cultura

Bunka Significa Cultura is a documentary film directed by Omar Young that explores the cultural heritage and identity of the Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei community. Through gastronomy, traditions, and personal stories, the …

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Caretaker’s Cottage: Mixologist Night by Donna Ubud

At Donna’s low-lit late-night bar, the stage is set. For one night only, Caretaker’s Cottage, the world-famous Melbourne salon with a cult following, takes over. Known for sharp, spirit-forward drinks, …

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Rice Fields & Rituals: A Morning Walk in Ubud

31 May 2026 07:00

Start your morning with a leisurely walk through the village and rice fields of Banjar Kelabang Moding in Ubud, guided by local residents along narrow paths to community-managed paddies, while …

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Kinar Village Eco Farming Experience

31 May 2026 08:00

Join this guided tour in Kinar Village, a 23-hectare organic estate connecting Ubud and Tabanan, developed with Udayana University as a leading example of regenerative agriculture where rice fields, herbs, …

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Breakfast with Kate Reid

Join Kate Reid for an intimate breakfast shaped by conversation, craft and ritual. From the high-pressure world of Formula 1 to the obsessive precision behind Lune Croissanterie, Kate shares the …

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