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📍 Kelingking Beach Glass Elevator Project Suspended

Construction on the planned 182-metre glass elevator at Kelingking Beach has been officially suspended after authorities found permit violations and environmental concerns.

The project lacked key permits, including those for disaster mitigation and building safety.
Local community members and environmental groups raised objections, saying the structure would spoil the natural scenic cliff and risk increased accidents.
For visitors: the viewpoint at Kelingking remains open, but any elevator access is on hold.

🧗‍♂️ Extreme Park Bali (“Extreme Jump”) Closed

The adventure cliff-jumping attraction known locally as “Extreme Jump” (via Extreme Park Bali) has been closed until further notice due to safety and permit issues.

No formal reopening date has been publicly announced.
Visitors wishing to participate in high-adventure activities should check locally for the latest status.

July 2026

Events in Bali & Nusa Penida

🎭 Bali Arts Festival (Pesta Kesenian Bali)

📍 Denpasar
📅 Until 11 July 2026

Bali's largest cultural event, featuring traditional dance performances, gamelan music, parades, handicrafts, local cuisine, and daily cultural shows.

🏘️ Penglipuran Village Festival

📍 Penglipuran Village, Bangli
📅 10–12 July 2026

A celebration of Balinese culture with traditional performances, local food, crafts, and activities in one of Bali's most beautiful heritage villages.

🎨 Bali Jani Arts Festival

📍 Denpasar
📅 11–25 July 2026

A contemporary arts festival showcasing modern Balinese creativity through music, dance, theatre, exhibitions, and visual arts.

🌾 Jatiluwih Festival

📍 Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
📅 18–19 July 2026

A festival celebrating Bali's agricultural heritage with cultural performances, local cuisine, and activities set among the UNESCO-listed rice terraces.

🪁 Bali Kite Festival

📍 Mainly Padang Galak Beach, Sanur
📅 Late July (exact dates depend on wind conditions)

One of Bali's most iconic events, where villages compete with spectacular giant traditional kites accompanied by gamelan orchestras.

🌊 Lovina Festival

📍 Lovina, North Bali
📅 24–26 July 2026

A lively festival featuring concerts, cultural performances, water activities, and local traditions.

🌕 Full Moon & New Moon Ceremonies (Purnama & Tilem)

📍 Across Bali & Nusa Penida

During Purnama (Full Moon) and Tilem (New Moon), temples across Bali and Nusa Penida come alive with beautifully decorated offerings, traditional prayers, and colorful ceremonies. These sacred days are among the most spiritually significant in Balinese Hinduism, offering visitors a unique opportunity to witness authentic local traditions and experience the island's rich cultural heritage.

July 2026

🌑 New Moon (Tilem): 14 July 2026
🌕 Full Moon (Purnama): 29 July 2026

Current weather in Nusa Penida

July is dry season, with short but sometimes heavy showers.
Snorkeling, diving, island tours, and beach visits continue to operate, although sea conditions may vary depending on weather.