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An Evening of Balinese Dance in Ubud, Ubud, Bali
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An Evening of Balinese Dance in Ubud

Ubud, BaliBali & Nusa TenggaraCulture

Legong and Barong performed to live gamelan, in a palace courtyard in the centre of Ubud.

Ubud has been Bali's centre for dance and music since its royal family began supporting artists in the early 20th century. Village troupes take turns performing in the evenings, most famously in the courtyard of Ubud Palace.

A typical programme includes the fine, precise Legong and the Barong, a drama of good and evil. Programmes rotate through the week, so check what is on.

Why it matters

Dance in Bali is an offering before it is a show. These performances keep village troupes training new dancers.

What makes it unique

The setting is a palace courtyard, with the gamelan a few metres from the audience.

Good to know

  • About 90 minutes
  • Live gamelan
  • Programmes change through the week

Planning a visit

Time needed
About 1 h 30 min
Best time of day
evening
Relative cost
Medium cost

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