December has almost started, and we can hear the festive bells ringing. It’s the warmest month of the year to fill our hearts with joy and gladness! And, where would be the best place on earth to celebrate the festive season? That’s right, it’s in Bali!
What’s going on this year? Where to celebrate Christmas and New Year in Bali this year? We will tell you all about it: lavish beachfront Christmas BBQs and scrumptious buffets with magnificent views and more.
Unforgettable beach or pool parties with fireworks in the sky, let’s have a look at what’s going on. These are the warmest and trendiest places to go on Christmas Day and the hottest parties to welcome 2026 with an unforgettable bang:
The Night Before Christmas in Bali: Where to Go
Christmas Eve at KU DE TA
Celebrate Christmas by the ocean with a relaxed three-course feast that leans classic-with-a-coastal-twist. Think Pressed Turkey Terrine with Iberico capicola, a wood-fired pureblood Wagyu (21-day dry-aged Kiwami MB9+) with truffle-scented asparagus, and a cheeky White Christmas Tiramisu (spiced espresso, roasted pineapple, coconut mascarpone).
Little ones get crafts, Santa swings by with surprises, and there’s a live sunset set by Lamented Laughter to wrap the afternoon in seaside glow. Yum!
What: Three-course Christmas lunch by the beach
Where: KU DE TA
When: 25 December 2025 | 12 PM – 4 PM
Price: IDR 1.200.000++ per adult | 300.000++ per kids
Christmas Eve at CasCades
Jingle all the way into the jungle: CasCades sets a festive scene overlooking Ubud’s lush valleys with a gourmet buffet and live stations—glazed roasted turkey, prime rib steak, and a decadent Christstollen/Bûche de Noël, preceded by a warm eggnog on arrival.
There’s a Christmas gift to take home and a live performance by Arie Kurniawan to soundtrack the sparkle.
What: Christmas Eve dinner buffet with live stations & entertainment
Where: Cascades Bali
When: Wednesday, 24 December 2025 | Dinner service
Price: IDR 1.500.000++ per person
Potato Head: Kaum restaurant
Two days and nights of deeply Indonesian celebration: Kaum dives into ceremonial flavors with a share-style set—vibrant snacks, hearty mains, and sweets designed for passing around the table. Keep it classic with the food-only menu or turn the dial with two hours of free-flow cocktails or mocktails. Atmosphere: lively, communal, and very Bali.
What: Indonesian ceremonial set menu (share-style) + optional free-flow
Where: Kaum at Desa Potato Head
When: 24–25 December 2025 (two-day festive program)
Price: IDR 650.000++ per person | +IDR 350.000++ free-flow cocktails | +IDR 250.000++ free-flow mocktails
Welcoming Christmas Day in Bali 2025
W Bali Christmas Day Brunch or dinner
This fabulous beach club and resort in Seminyak makes Christmas 2025 unforgettable with a scrumptious Christmas Brunch and/or Christmas Dinner that you can enjoy at one of their amazing restaurants Starfish Bloo or Fire.
You can expect the traditional roast turkey to be on the menu complete with all the trimmings. Furthermore, there is the leg of lamb, fresh seafood, charcuterie, cheeses, sashimi and a whole array of delightful Christmas cakes and desserts. Also, there will be activities for the kids. Merry Christmas!
What: Christmas Day brunch by the beach (seafood, roasts, festive desserts) or christmas dinner (carvery classics + festive desserts)
Where: Starfish Bloo
When: 25 December 2025 | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM & 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Price: IDR 2.600.000++ (soft bev) | 3.600.000++ (house bev) | 4.850.000++ (house bev, cocktails & Champagne) | Kids 3–11: 1.300.000++ for brunch, and IDR 1.950.000++ (soft bev) | 3.200.000++ (house bev) | 4.200.000++ (house bev, cocktails & Champagne) | Kids 3–11: 975.000++ for dinner.
Christmas Seaside Brunch with foam party at Roosterfish
Christmas on the beach with a grand seafood buffet is what you’ll get at Roosterfish Beach Club in Uluwatu. Oysters, lobsters, salmon, tuna and a whole lot more.
The ambience is set with Christmas carols and a DJ set with saxophone. Then, it is time to get wild with a family-friendly foam party right here on Pandawa Beach. There will also be kids’ activities. It’ll be great fun!
What: Festive seaside brunch + family activities (foam party, DJ, sax)
Where: Roosterfish Beach Club at Pandawa Beach
When: 25 December 2025 | Seating by reservation (typ. lunch window); early-bird up to 20% off before 30 Nov
Price: From IDR 690.000++/adult (kids <6 complimentary; 6–12 get 50% off) | Day packages with F&B credit from IDR 2.000.000 net
SugarSand Beach Club Christmas Day Dinner
Want to have a truly exotic Christmas dinner in Bali? Head over to beachfront SugarSand Beach Club for an amazing 5-course Japanese set menu by Chef Syamsul Rizal featuring croquettes, sushi and sashimi, toro truffle tataki, red mullet and Christmas dessert. For a whole day of Christmas feasting with loved ones, you can also come here for a tantalising Christmas Lunch at Makase. During lunch, Santa will visit, there will be Christmas carols and there will also be a magician which the kids will love.
What: Festive buffet brunch (carvery, oysters, international & local stations)
Where: Sugarsand Beach Club at Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach
When: 25 December 2025 | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Price: IDR 995.000 per person (incl. welcome drink & soft drink)
A tropical Christmas at Azul Beach Club in Legian
Are you up for a BBQ lunch by the sea? Azul Beach Club in Legian offers the perfect Christmas celebration. You can expect a sunny, sand-between-your-toes Christmas with live music, a magic show, Tropical Santa, and access to Bali Mandira’s main pool.
Feast your way through a BBQ, salad & dessert bar: from herb-and-spice lamb mechoui and roasted turkey to miso-marinated butterfish, prawns, sausages, Yorkshire pudding, and a dessert line-up (cheesecake, brownies, stollen, and more).
What: Tropical BBQ buffet + salad & dessert bars, pool access, live music/magic, kids’ activities
Where: Azul Beach Club
When: 25 December 2025 | Dining 12–2 PM or 3–5 PM (family activities 2–3:30 PM or 5–6:30 PM at Bali Mandira pool)
Price: Pre-sale tiers; latest public tier from IDR 1.000.000++/adult (kids 5–12 half price; under 6 complimentary)
Christmas Day in Ubud at CasCades Bali
With river valley views, jingling bells, Christmas carols and mistletoe hanging, Christmas will be magical at CasCades Bali in Ubud. Chef Yusuf put together an amazing Christmas feast with live stations and a lavish gourmet buffet. Think glazed roasted turkey, prime rib steak, Christstollen chocolate log and eggnog. There will be live jazz performances and entertainment including Balinese dance. Nothing but good vibes and breathtaking views here.
What: Festive buffet with live stations + entertainment (lunch or dinner)
Where: CasCades Bali
When: Thursday, 25 December 2025 | Lunch & Dinner services
Price: IDR 1.500.000++ per person
Welcoming 2026 in Bali’s Famous Event
Here’s where to be for a dazzling and blazing start of the new year 2026:
Finn’s Beach Club: Finn’s New Year’s Eve
Every year, FINNS throws the island’s biggest NYE bash—and 2025’s edition is no different. Picture a 170-meter oceanfront playground spanning three pools, 11 bars, and multiple stages, with global headliners spinning as the sun sets over Berawa Beach. The first beats drop at 3 PM and don’t stop until well after midnight, when fireworks and a drone show light up the sky over 10,000 dancing souls.
This year’s lineup: Duke Dumont, MK, and PNAU—names that define festival season worldwide. Expect big energy, world-class production, and a sunset countdown that’s become legend.
What: All-day New Year’s Eve festival with world-renowned DJs, fireworks & drone show
Where: Finn’s Beach Club
When: Wednesday, 31 December 2025 | From 3 PM – Late
Highlights: Oceanfront stages, international DJs, 10,000 guests, fireworks & drone show
Packages: VVIP Rooftop, Ocean Bar & Elite Cabana experiences (start from IDR 112,500,000++)
New Year’s Eve party @ W Bali Seminyak
Think beachfront glamour meets house beats. W Bali’s annual NYE celebration returns with David Penn, the Spanish DJ hailed as Beatstats’ #1 House Artist of All Time, headlining alongside the resort’s own all-star residents. Expect a pulsing dance floor, luxe setups, and a fireworks show that bursts straight over the waves.
The vibe: barefoot-luxe meets pure electricity—Champagne in hand, beats underfoot, and the Indian Ocean glinting behind you.
What: Beachfront NYE party with headline DJ David Penn & fireworks
Where: W Bali – Seminyak
When: Wednesday, 31 December 2025 | 8 PM – Late
Tickets: Early Bird Rp 700,000 (incl. Rp 300,000 F&B credit)
Table Packages: Start from Rp 8,000,000 (Cocktail Table) to Rp 35,000,000 (Super VIP Table)
White Disco NYE at Sundays Beach Club, Uluwatu
Uluwatu’s clifftop jewel turns into a shimmering “White Disco” for one night only. Sundays swaps its lazy beach vibe for mirror balls, glowing lights, and barefoot beats under the stars. Expect a seaside feast (lobster rolls, caviar tartlets, yakitori, and mezcal tiramisu), premium bottle service, and a midnight firework finale over the Indian Ocean.
Choose your experience—General Admission (IDR 3,000,000 incl. food) or upgrade to a VIP setup like the Sand Deck King (IDR 22,000,000) or Beach House (IDR 85,000,000) for front-row sparkle, Champagne, and free-flow bites. It’s exclusive, elegant, and unmistakably Uluwatu.
What: Themed “White Disco” beachfront celebration with feast & fireworks
Where: Sundays Beach Club, Uluwatu
When: Wednesday, 31 December 2025 | 7 PM – Late
Tickets: General Admission from IDR 2,000,000 (Early Bird)
VIP Packages: Start from IDR 12,000,000 (Sand Deck Queen) up to IDR 85,000,000 (The Beach House)
Playful Tropicana Party at Roosterfish Beach Club, Uluwatu
Roosterfish keeps it cheeky and sun-soaked with its Playful Tropicana Party—an all-day, all-night celebration bursting with tropical beats and Bali energy. From 12 PM until late, the beach club rolls out live DJs, LED aquatic dancers, butterfly performers, and fireworks to close the night.
Whether you’re in the pool or dancing in the sand, this is your easy-going, high-energy alternative to the megaclubs. Think sunshine, foam, cocktails, and your feet in the surf.
What: All-day tropical NYE beach party with DJs, dancers & fireworks
Where: Roosterfish Beach Club, Pandawa/Uluwatu
When: Wednesday, 31 December 2025 | 12 PM – Late
Tickets: Save up to 20% before November 30, 2025
Azul x Bali Mandira New Year’s Eve Pool Party – Legian
When Azul Beach Club joins forces with Bali Mandira, you get a poolside celebration drenched in foam, beats, and ocean air. Ring in 2026 with live DJs, a grand countdown, and a festive foam explosion under the stars—right beside Legian Beach.
Bring your swimwear and your dance moves: it’s the kind of party where splashes mix with Champagne pops.
What: Oceanfront NYE pool party with DJs, foam, & countdown
Where: Bali Mandira Main Pool (hosted by Azul Beach Club)
When: Wednesday, 31 December 2025 | 9 PM – Late
Tickets: Early Bird Drink Ticket IDR 150,000 nett (incl. 1 cocktail) | VIP Tables start from IDR 4,000,000 net
Motel Mexicola’s Legendary NYE Fiesta
If confetti had a spirit animal, it’d be Mexicola. This twin-location fiesta is five hours of unlimited food, drinks, tequila, and dancing. Expect tacos, mezcal, and mayhem under twinkling lights.
What: Five-hour all-inclusive Mexican fiesta across two venues
Where: Motel Mexicola, Seminyak & Canggu
When: Wednesday, 31 December 2025 | 7 PM – Midnight (party continues after)
Price: Early Bird admission from IDR 1,200,000 (unlimited food & drinks)
Silver Nights, Bright Lights: KU DE TA New Year’s Eve 2025/2026
A Bali icon for a reason, KU DE TA goes full glam this NYE with its “Silver Nights, Bright Lights” theme. Headlining the night is Late Nite Tuff Guy, the Australian disco maestro blending tropical grooves with retro beats.
Start with a festive dinner on the Palm Deck, then glide into a night of rhythm, fireworks, and glittering ocean reflections. Packages range from dinner + ticket combos (from Rp 1,000,000) to VIP daybeds (Rp 30,000,000) for the ultimate beachfront view.
What: New Year’s Eve dinner + party with Late Nite Tuff Guy & fireworks
Where: KU DE TA, Seminyak
When: Wednesday, 31 December 2025 | From 6 PM – Late
Tickets: Early Bird Rp 816,000 | Dinner Experiences from Rp 1,000,000++ | VIP Tables from Rp 15,000,000++
Wake Up to 2026 in Your Dream Bali Villa
When the last glass of Champagne is empty and the echoes of “Happy New Year!” drift into the ocean breeze, there’s one last luxury that truly seals the deal — coming home to your own villa. Bali’s villas are more than just a stay; they’re an experience. Think private pools under palm trees, alfresco breakfasts overlooking rice fields, and a dedicated concierge ready to make those “should we do brunch or spa first?” decisions disappear.
Whether you want to stay close to the beach clubs of Seminyak, the calm of Canggu, or the jungle glow of Ubud, there’s a villa waiting to match your New Year energy — lively, laid-back, or blissfully in-between.
Make 2026 your most effortless escape yet.
Browse our handpicked Bali villas and let your first sunrise of the year begin somewhere extraordinary.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, everyone!
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