1. JIMBARAN: Soundrenaline Festival
One of Indonesia’s biggest music festivals has arrived for a weekend-packed line-up. The international headliners are kind of has-beens, Simple Plan and Bloc Party (still love them). But the Indonesian music on deck is impressive. Big names in Indo rock, ska, and indie, amongst other genres are slated to play. We’re so there for Shaggydog and Naif tbh. It’s going to be a huge party at a great outdoor venue.
When: Saturday-Sunday, September 3-4
Where: Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park
More info
2. CANGGU: Beautiful Girls
Australian roots music group the Beautiful Girls will be making their Bali debut this Friday over at the stunning beachside Finn’s in Berawa. Leading up to the main act will be live performances by The Mangrooves, Sashi, DJ Pyrope, and DJ Mister Bennet. A slice of proceeds from ticket sales are going to a good cause: five percent of ticket sales will go to local Bali charities The Bali Children Foundation & Solemen.
When: Friday, September 2
Where: Finns Beach Club, Jl. Pantai Berawa, Canggu
More info + tickets
3. KUTA: Top 100 DJ at Skygarden
If you’re looking to step into Bali’s big club scene and get wrecked then you’re going to want to scoot over to Skygarden on Thursday night. The club is boasting the arrival of Top 100 DJ, DJ Dyro. His sound apparently is darker and he’s big on experimental music, so weekend warriors, gather round, this is going to be an intense night out.
When: Thursday, September 1
Where: Skygarden, Jl. Legian no. 61, Kuta
4. UBUD: Stranger Things premiere
The Netflix thriller series that everyone has been buzzing about is making its Ubud debut at Paradiso. See what all the rave reviews are about for this sci-fi series and catch episodes one and two in a free screening. Perfect for those who have been too busy to watch or those whose ISPs have a Netflix block. (The rest of the series will be screened in each Friday throughout the rest of September, two episodes at a time.)
When: Friday, September 2, 4-6pm
Where: Paradiso Ubud, Jl. Goutama Selatan, Ubud
More info
5. SEMINYAK: Summer market at the ‘Village’
Time for some retail therapy in Seminyak this weekend at an artisanal fair. Chic mall Seminyak Village is hosting its Summer Festival and will kick things off with canapés and cocktails.
When: Friday, September 2, 5-8pm
Where: Seminyak Village, Jl. Kayu Jati no. 8, Seminyak
