[3][4] The month-long event begins with an inaugural parade usually held on the grounds of the Bajra Sandhi Monument and continues in its main venue, Taman Werdhi Budaya Art Centre, Denpasar.

[5][6] The festival also features competitions, seminars, and exhibitions of art, handicrafts and authentic Balinese cuisine.

[7][8] The festival was founded in 1979, during the governorship of Ida Bagus Mantra, to promote and sustain Balinese culture.

The Bali Arts Festival is intended to motivate people to explore, discover and display the artistic contributions of the Balinese community.

In the history of the Bali Arts Party, it was typically inaugurated by high-ranking state officials.