BADUNG, DEWATA.NEWS – The Kecak dance performance at Melasti Beach in Ungasan, South Kuta, continues to see strong growth in visitor numbers, with daily audiences exceeding 1,000 people during peak holiday periods.
According to Sales and Marketing representative Putu Rilismini, audience numbers throughout 2026 have remained strong, although a slight decline is typically seen during the Ramadan period.
“Overall, 2026 has been very good. However, during the fasting month, visitor numbers tend to decrease,” Rilismini said during a recent visit to the venue.
The upward trend has been consistent over the past few years. Between 2024 and 2026, ticket sales on certain days have regularly surpassed 1,000 attendees. During peak holiday seasons, the number can reach around 1,400 people, with the highest recorded attendance reaching approximately 2,000 spectators in a single evening.
“We once had around 2,000 viewers. It was one of the highest attendance moments we’ve experienced,” she added.
The performance, which began in 2021, initially attracted modest audiences of around 25 to 50 people per day. By 2022, attendance had grown to an average of about 200 visitors daily.
Significant growth was recorded in 2024 and 2025, with average daily audiences reaching around 700 people outside of low season. On weekends, ticket sales typically range between 1,000 and 1,200.
Visitor numbers also surged during the Lunar New Year holiday, when attendance approached 900 people in a single night, with seats fully booked.
“During Lunar New Year, the response was very strong. We even had to turn away some visitors due to full capacity,” Rilismini explained.
The increase in attendance was noticeable starting four days before the holiday and continued for three days afterward.
The performance also saw a temporary boost when Indonesia’s Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka attended privately, with total audience numbers reaching around 800 people that evening.
Rilismini noted that most visitors are international tourists, particularly from China, the Philippines, and Vietnam, often arriving through travel agencies. European tourists usually visit in smaller groups, while domestic visitors, especially from Surabaya and other cities in Java, also contribute significantly to attendance.
Currently, the Kecak performance is held once daily from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. Tickets are priced at IDR 150,000 per person, while children under 10 years old can enter free of charge.
The venue has a seating capacity of around 800 people, which can be expanded to approximately 1,000 depending on demand.
Despite being an outdoor performance, the show operates daily, including during rainy conditions, with plastic raincoats provided to visitors.
“We remain committed to performing every day, regardless of weather conditions, except during Nyepi Day,” Rilismini said.
The growing popularity of the Melasti Beach Kecak performance reflects Bali’s ongoing tourism recovery, while also highlighting the continued appeal of traditional cultural experiences among international visitors.