24 — 28 July 2026 · Lovina Beach
Lovina Festival 2026 · We are back
Five days where the mountains meet the sea — traditional dance, gamelan, sunset DJ sessions and the living arts of North Bali, staged around Lovina's iconic Dolphin Statue. Buleleng, North Bali.
The 2026 concept
"The dolphin serves as the central symbol — Lovina's unique identity and distinctive appeal that cannot be found in other destinations."
Lovina Festival 2026 comes with a new concept that is more focused on its primary purpose as a tourism event: to promote the tourism destinations, cultural heritage, and outstanding potential of Buleleng Regency to both domestic and international visitors. Unlike conventional community festivals, Lovina Festival 2026 is designed as a showcase of North Bali tourism, capable of attracting visitors while providing a memorable travel experience.
This year, Lovina Festival will present a fresher and more distinctive concept compared to previous editions. The selection of performers is carefully curated based on tourists' interests and preferences, ensuring that each performance not only entertains the local community but also serves as a strong attraction for visitors traveling to Lovina. The festival duration has been extended to five days — allowing visitors more time to enjoy a wide range of attractions, encouraging longer stays in the Lovina area, and generating greater economic benefits for tourism businesses and the local community.
It can be interpreted as a tourism attraction concept that presents Lovina as a stage for world-class travel experiences, rather than merely a community celebration or mass entertainment event — a "destination showcase" designed to captivate visitors through artistic, exclusive, and authentically North Balinese experiences. "Theatre of Dolphins" portrays Lovina as a stage for marine and cultural tourism, where every festival activity becomes part of an immersive experience designed to create emotional, visual, and cultural appeal for visitors — artistic, exclusive, and authentically North Balinese.
Lovina Festival 2026 is more than just a festival — it is a journey to discover, experience, and embrace the true charm of North Bali.
Two zones · one coastline
The implementation of Lovina Festival 2026 will be divided into two main zones, each with distinct characteristics and target audiences that complement one another. Visitors can enjoy a modern atmosphere and tourism-oriented entertainment at Tasik Madu, while also experiencing the rich culture, culinary heritage, and local creativity of Buleleng at Binaria Beach — strengthening Lovina's identity as the tourism icon of North Bali while supporting community economic growth through the tourism and creative economy sectors.
Zone 1 · Approximately 400 meters west of the iconic Dolphin Statue
The Festival Tourism-Oriented Hub · 24, 25, 26 July 2026
Designed as a vibrant beachfront destination, this venue brings together entertainment, culinary experiences, local businesses, and contemporary tourism attractions in an atmosphere that captures the energy and charm of Lovina's coastline. Throughout the three-day festival, the Tasik Madu area will transform into a lively gathering space where visitors can enjoy a seamless blend of culture, music, and leisure. The venue will feature the participation of bars, restaurants, cafés, hotels, tourism operators, and creative businesses, offering a wide range of culinary experiences, local products, and tourism services while supporting the local economy.
The entertainment program has been carefully curated to appeal to both domestic and international visitors. Modern live music, creatively presented traditional dance performances, DJ Sunset Sessions, guest star appearances, and interactive tourism experiences will create an energetic beachfront atmosphere from afternoon until late evening, set against the stunning backdrop of Lovina's sunset. To bring this vision to life, the Tasik Madu Stage will present a carefully curated lineup of performances and attractions across the three-day festival.
Zone 2 · Adjacent to Lovina Beach's iconic Dolphin Statue
Authentic Local Zone · 26, 27, 28 July 2026
The cultural and creative economy hub of Lovina Festival 2026. This vibrant beachfront venue is dedicated to showcasing the authentic identity of Buleleng through its rich culinary traditions, local creative industries, and diverse artistic heritage, offering visitors an immersive experience that reflects the unique character of North Bali.
Throughout the three-day festival, the Binaria Beach area will host approximately 80 local SMEs (UMKM), comprising around 40 culinary vendors featuring regional specialties and traditional food products, alongside 40 craft and creative businesses presenting locally made handicrafts, fashion, souvenirs, and other creative products. To enrich the visitor experience, the stage will be enlivened by a diverse program of performances and entertainment throughout the festival: traditional dance performances, local music ensembles, contemporary cultural showcases, acoustic sessions, community performances, and appearances by talented local musicians and bands will create a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates the artistic spirit of Buleleng.
The five days
Every performance, both stages, one page. Times follow the committee's published program.
Tasik Madu Stage
Tasik Madu Stage
Tasik Madu Stage
Binaria Beach Stage
Binaria Beach Stage
Binaria Beach Stage
From the official 2026 lineup
Beyond the stages
Sport
Dawn run along the North Bali coast — 5.00, day three.
Maritime
Two mornings of traditional boat racing off Lovina Beach.
Heritage
Buleleng's ceremonial buffalo tradition, at Kaliasem Field.
Wellness
On the sand as the sky turns pink — day four, 17.30.
Ideas
Conversations and creative-economy craft, by the water.
Taste
Regional specialties and traditional food, all five days.
Since 2012
Lovina Festival is North Bali's premier tourism showcase, organized by the Buleleng Regency Government at Lovina Beach — one of the curated national events of Kharisma Event Nusantara. Where the mountains meet the sea and the sunsets are nothing short of spectacular.
Traditional dance, gamelan, visual art and Buleleng's culinary heritage — and beyond the festival grounds, the quiet wonder that made Lovina famous: dolphins at sunrise.
The Magical Lovina
Presented with
Palm Living
