Planning to visit Ubud in September 2026? If you are interested in film, artificial intelligence, digital creativity, or the future of storytelling, the Bali International AI Film Festival 2026 (BIAIFF) is an event worth adding to your Bali itinerary.
The festival is scheduled for Wednesday, 30 September 2026, at Paradiso Ubud, bringing together the worlds of cinema, artificial intelligence, creativity and technology in the cultural heart of Bali. The listed program begins at approximately 3:00 PM.
For visitors coming to Bali specifically for the festival, staying in Ubud offers more than convenient access to the screening. It also allows you to experience the cafés, restaurants, art spaces, temples, rice fields and wellness culture that make Ubud one of Bali’s most distinctive destinations.
What Is the Bali International AI Film Festival?
The Bali International AI Film Festival explores the rapidly changing relationship between artificial intelligence and filmmaking.
Rather than treating AI simply as a technology topic, the festival focuses on how emerging tools can influence the way stories are written, visualized, produced and experienced.
The festival’s program includes AI-related film categories such as features, shorts, experimental or hybrid works, music videos and other forms of AI-assisted storytelling. The festival also highlights workshops, discussions and conversations around the evolving relationship between human creativity and machine intelligence.
This makes BIAIFF particularly interesting for:
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Filmmakers and independent creators
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AI enthusiasts
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Digital artists
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Content creators
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Technology professionals
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Film students
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Photographers and visual storytellers
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Travellers interested in new forms of creative expression
The festival describes its concept around the idea of “The Soul in the Machine”, exploring how technology can become part of the creative storytelling process.
When and Where Is BIAIFF 2026?
Bali International AI Film Festival 2026
Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Time: From approximately 3:00 PM
Venue: Paradiso Ubud / Cinema Paradiso
Location: Jalan Goutama Selatan, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali
Paradiso Ubud is a cinema and creative venue located in central Ubud. The festival’s official information lists the screening at Paradiso Ubud, while ticket information is available through the festival’s ticketing channels.
Because the event takes place in central Ubud, visitors can combine the festival with an afternoon or evening exploring the surrounding area.
Why Stay in Ubud for the AI Film Festival?
One of the biggest advantages of attending an event in Ubud is that the destination itself becomes part of the experience.
Ubud is not simply a place to sleep between activities. It is a cultural destination with galleries, traditional arts, wellness experiences, cafés, restaurants and natural landscapes.
For someone attending a creative event such as BIAIFF, this environment can make the trip more interesting.
You can spend the morning exploring Ubud, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, attend the festival in the afternoon, and continue your evening with dinner or a relaxed walk around central Ubud.
Instead of staying far from the event and travelling back and forth, choosing accommodation around Ubud allows you to experience the destination at a more relaxed pace.
What to Do in Ubud Before the Festival
If you arrive in Ubud before the festival starts, there are plenty of ways to fill the day.
Explore Ubud’s Creative Side
Ubud is known for its galleries, traditional arts and creative communities.
Visitors interested in filmmaking and digital creativity may particularly enjoy spending time exploring the town’s independent galleries, cafés and creative spaces.
Enjoy Ubud’s Wellness Culture
Ubud is also well known for yoga, meditation, wellness treatments and other relaxation experiences.
For technology and creative professionals, combining a creative event with a slower wellness-oriented holiday can provide a different Bali experience.
Visit Ubud’s Natural Surroundings
Beyond central Ubud, the surrounding villages offer rice-field landscapes, temples and quieter roads.
This is one reason Ubud works particularly well as a base for travellers who want to combine culture, nature and creativity in the same trip.
Staying at Nawasakti Resort Ubud
For visitors planning to attend the Bali International AI Film Festival, Nawasakti Resort Ubud offers a relaxed base for exploring Ubud and the surrounding area.
The resort is designed for travellers who want to experience Bali at a slower pace while remaining connected to Ubud’s attractions.
After spending an afternoon at a film screening or exploring the town, guests can return to a quieter environment away from the busiest parts of central Ubud.
This can be especially appealing for travellers combining a festival visit with a longer Bali holiday.
A Different Kind of Ubud Stay
Rather than treating your festival visit as a single-day trip, consider turning it into a few days in Ubud.
A possible itinerary could look like this:
Day 1 – Arrive in Ubud
Check in, relax and explore the surrounding area.
Day 2 – Explore Ubud
Visit cultural attractions, enjoy local food and spend time discovering Ubud’s creative side.
Day 3 – AI Film Festival
Enjoy a relaxed morning, have lunch in Ubud, attend the Bali International AI Film Festival at Paradiso Ubud in the afternoon, then enjoy dinner afterwards.
Day 4 – Explore Beyond Ubud
Take a day trip to nearby villages, temples, waterfalls or other Bali destinations before continuing your journey.
This approach allows the festival to become part of a broader Bali experience rather than the sole purpose of the trip.
Where Is Paradiso Ubud?
The festival venue, Paradiso Ubud, is located on Jalan Goutama Selatan in central Ubud.
Its central location means visitors can combine the screening with Ubud’s restaurants, cafés and evening activities.
For guests staying at Nawasakti Resort Ubud, it is advisable to plan transportation according to the day’s traffic and event schedule. Bali travel times can vary, particularly during busy periods, so allowing extra time is always a good idea.
More September Events in Bali
The Bali International AI Film Festival is only one of many events taking place during September 2026.
Visitors staying in Ubud can also consider combining their trip with other experiences around Bali, including wellness events, art festivals, cultural celebrations, music events and film programs.
For a broader overview, see our guide:
September 2026 in Bali: Events, Festivals & Experiences from Ubud
This guide brings together selected events happening across Bali and explains how visitors staying in Ubud can use the town as a base for exploring the island.
Why Choose Nawasakti Resort Ubud?
For travellers attending BIAIFF, staying in Ubud means you can combine your event with the destination itself.
At Nawasakti Resort Ubud, you can enjoy a more relaxed environment while keeping Ubud’s cultural and creative attractions within reach.
Whether you are visiting Bali for a film festival, working remotely, exploring the island, travelling with family or simply looking for a longer stay in Ubud, the resort provides a comfortable base for experiencing Bali beyond the typical tourist itinerary.
Plan Your Bali AI Film Festival Trip
The Bali International AI Film Festival 2026 provides an interesting reason to visit Ubud at the end of September.
With AI changing the way stories, images, music and films are created, events like BIAIFF offer visitors an opportunity to explore how technology is becoming part of the creative world.
And there may be no more interesting setting for that conversation than Ubud — a destination traditionally associated with art, culture, creativity and spirituality.
If you are planning to attend the festival on 30 September 2026, consider staying a few nights in Ubud rather than making the festival a quick stop.
Stay in Ubud. Discover new ideas. Experience Bali beyond the ordinary.
Festival schedules, ticket information and venue details may change. Please check the official festival or venue information before travelling.