BADUNG, BALINEWS.ID – The vibrant beach town of Kuta is once again alive with energy as Beachwalk Kuta Fest 2025 makes its return from June 18 to 22, transforming the iconic Beachwalk Shopping Center into a five-day cultural celebration. This year’s theme, “Celebrating the Soul of Kuta,” set the tone for a festival that blends traditional heritage with modern coastal lifestyle.
Against the breathtaking backdrop of Kuta Beach, the festival showcases a dynamic mix of art, music, fashion, wellness, local crafts, and international surfing competitions. Designed as a tribute to Kuta’s vibrant spirit and cultural legacy, the event is quickly becoming one of the island’s most anticipated annual experiences.
“We aim to elevate Beachwalk Kuta Fest each year, not only as an entertainment platform but also as a cultural movement that honors Kuta’s roots,” said Reksa Hartoyo, Campaign & Experience Manager at Beachwalk.
One of the festival’s highlights is the international surfing competition, which this year sees a 30% increase in participation with 136 surfers from across Asia and Europe. Divided into five categories mainly Junior, Longboard Men, Longboard Women, Open Men, and Open Women, the competition will unfold in two daily waves, 8 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 5 PM, culminating in a high-energy final expected to draw major crowds. The total price value of Rp. 70 Million.
“This surge in participants is a clear sign of growing enthusiasm,we are proud to create a platform that brings global and local talents together,” Reksa added.
Beyond surfing, the festival invites visitors to immerse themselves in Balinese cultural showcases, including traditional dance performances, artisan markets, cooking classes, fashion runways, and wellness sessions, celebrating both the soul and creativity of the island.
Supported by the Badung Regency Government, the festival is under review to become an official annual regency-level tourism event, with hopes of receiving national-level support in the near future.
As the festival nears its grand finale, music lovers can look forward to a live performance from popular Indonesian band HIVI!, set to take the Oasis Stage. Fans can redeem free concert tickets by spending a minimum of IDR 150,000 at selected Beachwalk tenants and exchanging their receipts via the Corner’s Card app. VIP access and premium seating options are also available for loyal Corner’s Card users through point redemption.
Beachwalk Kuta Fest 2025 is more than a celebration it’s a collaborative statement, uniting creative industries, local communities, and government bodies in one immersive tropical experience. It continues to solidify Beachwalk Shopping Center’s position as Bali’s premier lifestyle destination, where culture meets coastline, and tradition meets trend. (*)
