Ubud is preparing to host one of the most inspiring events of the year: the Ubud Open Studios festival. Over three days, from 5 to 7 June, more than 60 artists, designers and craftspeople will open the doors of their private studios to the public.
It is a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, see where masterpieces are made, and meet the makers whose work is usually only seen in galleries or high-end boutiques.
This will be the fifth anniversary edition of the large-scale art festival Ubud Open Studios.
What is Ubud Open Studios?
The event is a large-scale three-day self-guided art crawl. This year, more than 60 studios are taking part, representing an incredible range of disciplines, from traditional wood carving and ceramics to contemporary photography, architecture, jewellery design and textiles. Some studio locations are hidden in the jungle, rice fields of Ubud and the Gianyar Regency.
You will be able to meet artists, architects, ceramicists, fashion designers and traditional woodcarvers in person, as well as see their working process from the inside.
It is an art-walk format where you choose your own route and pace. This year’s exhibition presents studio research and final works, including notes, drawings, sketches, material tests and unfinished experiments that show how ideas develop before they come to life.
Event Programme
This year, the organisers have focused on the idea that the process is more important than the result. More than 60 local and international makers are listed as participants. They include:
- Renowned architecture and eco-studios, including the legendary IBUKU Studio and Pablo Luna Studio, known for their incredible bamboo structures.
- Well-known ceramics studios, such as Gaya Ceramic and Pottaruu.
- Printmakers, photographers, leatherworkers and traditional weavers, including Threads of Life and Cinta Bumi Artisans.
- Fashion designers, jewellers and artists working in all areas, from traditional painting to contemporary street art.
The full workshop programme is available on the website, where you can choose a workshop and see the listed price.
Where to Start?
The festival does not have a fixed schedule or centralised shuttles. You buy a ticket and receive access to a printed guide, a full digital catalogue and a special Google Map with all the hidden locations marked. You then create your own route and travel between locations by motorbike or taxi at your own pace. On average, visitors manage to see 5 to 7 unique studios in a day. In some places, the makers will hold live demonstrations, talks and private workshops.
The main meeting point will be BIASA Ubud. The hub is open daily from 08:00 to 16:00.
Here you will be able to:
1. Collect your participant wristband and physical map.
2. Visit the Studio Showcase, an exhibition-catalogue featuring sketches, drawings and unfinished works by participants, helping you decide which studios you would like to visit.
The workshops and studios are spread across Ubud and the surrounding area.
Photos from the official website
Useful Visitor Information and Tickets
You can buy tickets and view the list of participants on the official website: ubudopenstudios.com.
Tickets are sold on the event’s official website and through Megatix.
Ticket prices:
- Single-Day Pass: IDR 275,000. Includes unlimited access to all open studios on the selected day, a digital catalogue and an interactive map. Participation in paid workshops is charged separately.
- Full Access Pass: IDR 675,000. Full three-day access to all 60+ locations, maps and talks.
- Community Sponsor: IDR 1,500,000. A three-day pass, your name mentioned in the official festival catalogue and an invitation to the private Opening Night party.
- Guided Insider Private Tour: IDR 2,500,000. An exclusive tour on Saturday, 6 June. Includes accompaniment by a professional art guide, minivan transfers between the best studios, private viewings and a ticket to Opening Night.
The organisers recommend choosing 5 to 7 studios per day so you can enjoy the conversations without rushing.
There are no shuttles, so participants travel independently by motorbike or taxi.
The event is open to everyone, but is recommended for children aged 12 and over. Many studios contain fragile artworks, expensive equipment, etching acids or sharp carving tools, so this format may be unsafe and tiring for very young children.
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