Nowbali iconNowbaliSep 29, 2026 ~3 min source read

Bali Good Food Month Brings a Month of dining, collaborations and a new food guide

The Bali Restaurant & Café Association (BRCA) will run the inaugural Bali Good Food Month from 16 October to 14 November 2026, featuring special menus, collaborations, workshops and a Food & Music Festival that launches the Bali Good Food Guide.

Bali Good Food Month Celebrates the Island’s Culinary Scene

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Bali Good Food Month runs 16 October–14 November 2026 and showcases restaurants, cafés and hospitality professionals across the island.

Participating venues will present special menus, collaborations and culinary activations highlighting Balinese, Indonesian and international cuisines.

A Food & Music Festival on 14 November at Suwarga Garden, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran will host food booths, live music and interactive workshops.

# Month is

# Who's involved

BRCA organized the month to put a spotlight on the people shaping Bali's food scene: chefs, restaurateurs, baristas, bartenders, producers and hospitality staff. The programme invites existing venues around the island to participate by offering special menus, collaborative pop-ups and other culinary activations.

  • Special menus created for the month.
  • Chef collaborations and cross-venue activations.
  • Events that put service teams and producers in the spotlight.

These activities are aimed at both locals and visitors, giving a different way to experience Bali's food culture over four weeks.

# The Food & Music Festival — how the month ends

The month concludes with a one-day Food & Music Festival on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at Suwarga Garden within Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran. The event will be held in an expansive garden setting and will include:

  • Live music performances.
  • Interactive culinary workshops.
  • Opportunities to meet chefs and hospitality professionals behind the island's food and beverage scene.

Tickets and specific lineups are available through the Bali Good Food Guide website.

# Guide — what it offers

BRCA will launch the Bali Good Food Guide at the festival. The guide is a new platform designed to help locals and visitors find places to eat and drink across Bali. Its content will include:

  • Restaurant and café listings.
  • Profiles and stories about chefs and hospitality teams.
  • Food and beverage trends and news relevant to Bali's dining community.

The guide will also maintain social channels on Instagram and Facebook where programme updates and participating venues are listed.

# Practical details and where to find more information

Dates: 16 October–14 November 2026. Festival: 14 November 2026 at Suwarga Garden, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran. For participating venues, festival tickets and the guide: visit baligoodfoodguide.com. For information about BRCA: balirca.id.

# Why this matters for diners in Bali

The programme creates a concentrated window when restaurants and cafés offer new or collaborative experiences. If you want to sample a wider range of Bali's food offerings in a short period, the month and its culminating festival provide a structured way to explore the island's dining scene and meet the people behind it.

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