The Ogoh-Ogoh Festival is being held at Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park from April 1 to May 10, 2025. This event is perfect for fans of Balinese culture as well as those who may have missed the original Ogoh-Ogoh parade.
For those unfamiliar, Ogoh-Ogoh are giant demon sculptures created by Balinese communities to mark Nyepi Day (Balinese New Year). These statues typically depict the figure of Bhuta Kala, a symbol of evil and negative energy, and are traditionally burned at the end of the parade to cleanse the island.
Now in its fifth year, the GWK Ogoh-Ogoh Festival not only features a large-scale parade but also offers visitors a chance to taste Balinese cuisine and explore the island’s rich artistic heritage. At the festival, you can admire unique Ogoh-Ogoh statues from various regions of Bali — these aren’t just sculptures but true masterpieces crafted with passion, creativity, and exceptional skill.
To attend the Ogoh-Ogoh Festival at GWK, you’ll need a regular entry ticket to the cultural park, which already includes access to the festival. There are two ticket options:
• GWK Explorer (Regular) – IDR 150,000: includes full access to the cultural zone, traditional performances, and other attractions.
• GWK Full Package – IDR 350,000: includes everything in the regular ticket, plus a guided tour to the top of the iconic GWK statue.
Tickets can be purchased on the official GWK Park website.
Make sure to check the event schedule for specific performances and parade times. The Ogoh-Ogoh parade will feature 13 of the best Ogoh-Ogoh statues from across Bali. Additionally, the cultural park hosts over 15 traditional performances daily, including Balinese dance and music.
Only during the festival, visitors can enjoy a special show blending elements of the Kecak dance with the Ogoh-Ogoh tradition, and take part in a papier-mâché Ogoh-Ogoh sculpture workshop — perfect for those wanting to learn directly from local artisans.
Sources: instagram.com/gwkbali, gwkbali.com
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