summary of tourism and cultural events in August 2025 across various regions in Indonesia:

BALI

1. Nyalian Festival (August 9–11, 2025), Nyalian Village, Klungkung – traditional arts, competitions, local product exhibition

2. Gianyar Layang-Layang Festival (August 10) – creative kite festival

3. Batununggul Village Festival (August 15–19), Nusa Penida – traditional performances & cultural workshops

4. Barong Festival Superstar (August 22–23) at Taman Ayun Temple – UNESCO dance and cultural preservation

5. Makepung Bupati Cup, August 24, Jembrana – Jembrana's traditional buffalo racing tradition

6. Tanah Lot Art & Food Festival (August, Tabanan) – arts, culture, local cuisine

7. Maybank Marathon (August, Gianyar) – national & international running race


North Sumatra & Sumatra

1. Lake Toba Festival (August 19–24), Parapat–Samosir – Batak cultural parade, traditional boat races

2. Telong-Telong Festival, Padang (around August 6) – local arts of West Sumatra

3. Malin Kundang Festival, Padang (August 9–10) – legends and cultural activities

Various events in August 2025 in West Sumatra: Photography Competition (Bukittinggi), Manuscript Exhibition, Sampan Festival (West Pasaman), Siti Nurbaya Cycling, Solo Song Competition, Matur Cultural Festival (Agam Regency), Red and White Festival (Padang Panjang)

South Sulawesi

F8 Makassar (8 Elements theme) takes place July 23–27, but is already approaching August

East Java

Jember Fashion Carnival (August 8–10), Jember – “Evoluxion” themed costume carnival

East Nusa Tenggara (Labuan Bajo)

Festivals Golo Koe, Labuan Bajo (August 10–15) – Interfaith cultural and MSME carnival

Papua

Baliem Valley Festival, Wamena (August 8–10) – Inter-tribal war simulation between the Dani, Lani, and Yali tribes and traditional performances

South Sumatra

Traditional Bidar Boat Festival, Musi River, Palembang (August 22–24) – Rowing competition & decorated boat parade

DKI Jakarta

RI Fest Vol. 4, Jakarta (August 15–17) – MSME bazaar, indie music, folk games

West Java

Seuhah Festival, Bandung (August 14) – spicy Sundanese culinary festival & challenges

Yogyakarta

Prambanan Color Run Festival, August 31, 2025 – colorful fun run around Prambanan Temple

Merapi Run 2025, August 3 – running race at the foot of Mount Merapi, various categories

August 17th (Indonesian Independence Day) Celebrations

Parades/carnivals & folk competitions throughout Indonesia on August 17, 2025, including pole climbing, independence parades, and community events. In big cities like Jakarta, there are usually official ceremonies and folk competitions as well.

If you'd like more details (tickets, how to get there, accommodation recommendations), I can help you find out more about one or more events! 😊