10
Oct
Worth planning around Festival
Ubud Writers & Readers Festival
The 23rd edition of Southeast Asia’s best-known literary festival, under the theme Samarasā: talks, book launches, long-table lunches, workshops, readings, music and village walks across Ubud.
Plan it: Ubud fills up: book a bed within walking distance of the centre, and check which sessions are free before buying passes.
- When
- Wednesday 21 October to Sunday 25 October 2026
- Where
- Ubud
Weather in October
On the south coast, October is a dry month: BMKG’s 30-year normal is 50–100 mm of rain@if($month['temp']), with days around 31°C@endif. Bali in October · live forecast
Questions
When is Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2026?
Wednesday 21 October to Sunday 25 October 2026. Where: Ubud.
What does it mean for visitors?
Worth planning around. Ubud fills up: book a bed within walking distance of the centre, and check which sessions are free before buying passes.
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DetailsDates and details checked against Bali Tourism Office event list (via Tempo). Last updated 3 October 2026.