Ogoh-Ogoh Parade

Ogoh-Ogoh Parade, Bali 2027

Experience Bali’s Ogoh-Ogoh Parade, with giant effigies, traditional music and lively village processions before the island falls silent for Nyepi.

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About Ogoh-Ogoh Parade, Bali

Where: Bali, Indonesia (Main locations include Puputan Square, (Denpasar), Ubud Palace, (Ubud), and other major places like **Kuta, Seminyak, & Canggu. ** When: March 7, 2027

Cost: Free

The Ogoh-Ogoh Parade takes place across Bali on March 7, 2027, the evening before Nyepi. Local communities carry giant handmade effigies through the streets, accompanied by drums, music and lively crowds.

The figures represent demons and negative forces, forming part of a symbolic cleansing before the island enters the silence of Nyepi.

Separate processions take place in areas such as Denpasar, Ubud, Kuta, Seminyak and Canggu, with routes and timings varying locally. Stay nearby with our Bali villas in popular destinations across the island.

Villas in Bali

Our Villas in Bali put you close to the vibrant Ogoh-Ogoh Parade and the island’s rich cultural celebrations. Many are just minutes from key parade routes, so you can experience the music, performances, and rituals with ease, then return to a beautifully appointed villa with private pools and serene surroundings to unwind.