Things to do in Bali (Denpasar & Canggu) this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Bali (Denpasar & Canggu) this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Bali (Denpasar & Canggu)
Uluwatu Temple & Kecak Dance
CultureUluwatu
Cliff temple, sunset fire-dance ceremony at 6pm.
Tegallalang Rice Terraces
OutdoorsUbud
Stepped paddies, swing photo spots, coconuts at the top.
Canggu Beach
OutdoorsCanggu
Beginner-friendly surf at Batu Bolong, beach bonfires at sunset.
Ubud Monkey Forest
FamilyUbud
Sacred sanctuary with 1,200 macaques — hold your bag.
La Brisa / La Plancha
NightlifeCanggu / Seminyak
Beach clubs with sunset DJs and beanbag-on-sand vibes.
Pretty Poison
NightlifeCanggu
Skate-bowl bar — punk shows, cheap Bintang, late-night skating.
Where to eat
Locavore
$$$$Modern Indonesian · Ubud
Asia's 50 Best — 8-course tasting from 95% local ingredients.
Warung Mak Beng
$Balinese · Sanur
One menu since 1941: fried fish, soup, rice — go for lunch.
Naughty Nuri's
$$BBQ · Ubud
Smoky pork ribs and Anthony Bourdain's favourite martini.
Crate Café
$$Café · Canggu
Famous Canggu brunch queue — açaí bowls and big-portion smashed avos.
Live & on stage
Bali Spirit Festival
Ubud · May · Yoga / World
Ubud Writers & Readers Fest
Ubud · Oct · Literary
Potato Head Beach Club
Seminyak · Year-round · DJ / Electronic
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: Uluwatu Temple & Kecak Dance, Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Canggu Beach. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.