Three-Day Tanah Lot Festival Claims Economic Turnover of Rp 10 Billion
Approximately 10,000 tourists visited the Tanah Lot Art and Food Festival VII at the Tanah Lot Tourist Attraction (DTW) in Beraban Village, Kediri District, Tabanan, Bali. The economic turnover during the three-day festival is claimed to have reached Rp 10 billion.
The Operational Manager of DTW Tanah Lot, I Wayan Sudiana, revealed that tourist visits during the festival averaged between 3,500 and 4,000 people per day. Sudiana predicted that attendance would surge during the festival’s closing night on Sunday (30/08/2026).
“Over the three days, visits reached 10,000. The peak of the crowds is predicted to occur tonight, coinciding with the closing ceremonies,” said Sudiana on Sunday.
According to Sudiana, visitor numbers during the festival increased by approximately 20 per cent compared to regular days. He noted that tourists were enthusiastic about the various activities offered throughout the festival.
The festival attracted not only local and domestic tourists but also international visitors. Throughout August, the primary international tourists visiting Tanah Lot originated from Australia, China, and Taiwan.
Sudiana stated that this year’s Tanah Lot Art and Food Festival has also had a positive impact on the local community’s economy. He estimated that the economic turnover during the three-day festival reached approximately Rp 10 billion.
This figure is not only calculated from transactions occurring within the Tanah Lot tourist area. The economic turnover also encompasses business activities in the surrounding area, which were impacted by the increased mobility of tourists.
“The estimated economic turnover is touching Rp 10 billion. Small stalls, salons, as well as hotels and restaurants around Beraban Village are also feeling the impact,” said Sudiana.
Sudiana added that this impact is evident from the increased occupancy of hotels and restaurants in the Beraban area. Service providers, such as tailors and salon workers, also experienced a surge in work during the festival.
“This condition demonstrates that tourism activities do not only benefit destination managers but are also capable of driving the economic wheels of the surrounding community,” he emphasised.
The Deputy Regent of Tabanan, I Made Dirga, encouraged the Tanah Lot Art and Food Festival to be held consistently every year. In his view, the sustainability of the festival is important to provide entertainment for both local residents and tourists visiting Tanah Lot.
Dirga believes the festival also serves as a promotional platform for Tabanan tourism. He also urged organisers to continue innovating in terms of concept, arts and cultural attractions, culinary offerings, and entertainment.
“Hard work and new innovations are required so that visits increase and the destination becomes even more renowned,” said Dirga.