Ubud Village Jazz Festival Returns — A Pure Celebration of Jazz in Ubud

Now in its 12th edition, UVJF returns this August at Sthala, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, delivering two days of authentic jazz set amidst the tranquil beauty of Ubud. The 2025 edition will feature two main stages to create a more intimate and immersive experience for both artists and audiences. This year’s lineup includes jazz luminaries from around the globe, such as Makoto Kuriya Trio (Japan), Balawan Trio feat. Jiyestha (Indonesia), ROUGE (France), Jazz Steps (Vietnam), and many more from Serbia, Germany, Russia, Czech Republic, and across Indonesia.

As always, UVJF is more than a music event—it’s a curated experience. The festival design, envisioned by Archimetriz Architect and Saung Construction, is inspired by the themes “The Space We Breathe” and “The Space Between Sounds”, mirroring the balance of sound and silence found in jazz. Pre- and post-event showcases will also take place at prestigious venues such as The Apurva Kempinski Nusa Dua, The Meru Sanur, Bumi Kinar Ubud, and Samasta Lifestyle Village Jimbaran. Over 30 local MSMEs will participate through F&B booths, offering a taste of Bali’s rich culinary landscape and supporting small businesses.

From bebop and bossa nova to funk-fusion and swing, Ubud Village Jazz Festival 2025 promises a return to jazz’s roots—pure, bold, and unfiltered.

EVENT DETAILS

🎟 Tickets via Megatix: https://megatix.co.id/events/uvjf-2025
📅 Dates: August 1–2, 2025
📍 Venue: Sthala, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Ubud – Bali
🔗 Full lineup: www.ubudvillagejazzfestival.com
📲 Instagram: @ubudvillagejazzfestival
📧 Contact: info@ubudvillagejazzfestival.com

FEATURED ARTISTS – UVJF 2025 LINE UP

• Makoto Kuriya Trio (Japan) – Celebrated Japanese jazz-fusion pianist blending soulful improvisation with international pop sensibility.

• Balawan Trio feat. Jiyestha (Indonesia) – Balinese guitar virtuoso Balawan leads with jazz-rock fusion infused with traditional gamelan rhythms.

• ROUGE (France) – French piano trio weaving classical lyricism and modern jazz textures into cinematic soundscapes.

• Jazz Steps (Vietnam) – Vietnamese duo combining modern improvisation with folk-inspired jazz in public and intimate settings.

• Bojan Cvetković Quartet (Serbia) – Serbian piano quartet fusing Balkan rhythms with contemporary jazz flair.

• SILK (Germany) – Eight-piece German funk-fusion band delivering energetic grooves and brassy jazz-pop hybrids.

• East West European Jazz Orchestra (German-Czech Serbia) – A powerful big-band ensemble blending swing, soul, and Eastern European folk.

• Galaxy Big Band (Indonesia) – Jakarta-based big band mixing classic swing with high-energy modern jazz.

• Astrid Sulaiman (Indonesia) – Indonesian pianist-composer leading an intimate quartet with vocalists Soukma and Doni Wirandana, the finalist of Voice of Germany, in lyrical jazz.

• Dizzy & Wicked (Indonesia) – Indonesian electro-jazz quartet fusing smooth jazz with modern electronic textures.

• Gayatri Quartet (Indonesia) – Vocalist-led quartet blending swing, bossa nova, and cool jazz with soulful elegance.

• Jazz Traveller (Indonesia) – Drummer Bogie Prasetyo ’s ensemble delivering rhythm-driven bossa nova and contemporary jazz grooves.

• Mahanada (Indonesia) – Indonesian young jazz vocalist offering soulful, heartfelt interpretations of jazz classics.

• New Centropezn Jazz Quartet (Russia) – Russian ensemble from Rostov-on-Don blending soul, New Orleans style, and modern jazz.

• Smokey Chamber Trio (Indonesia) – Chamber jazz trio featuring intimate, home-grown arrangements from Bali’s artists, lead by Yuri Mahatma.

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