Lombok's music and wellness festival, Istoria Festival 2026, opens tomorrow on Indonesia's west coast, turning Senggigi into a four-day hub of electronic music, yoga, and Indonesian craft from 16–19 October 2026. The event takes over Living Asia Resort, a beachfront property in West Lombok, where festival-goers can drift between stages, meditation sessions, and cultural workshops without ever leaving the grounds.
Electronic music on a beachfront resort stage
The announced lineup features 13 international and regional artists, including Hearthug, Saif Touati, Unam, Aleceo, Deepesh Sharma, Aracil, Ezza, Siggi, Tom Kenzler, CL1NK, Dalah, Nebila, and Deussal. Unlike conventional festivals built around temporary stages, Istoria integrates its program into a resort environment — guests move between performances, relaxation spaces, and workshops within the same grounds.
According to the official listing, the festival starts on 16 October at 4:00 PM and runs until 2:00 AM, with 17 and 18 October running from 12:00 PM until 4:00 AM. Organizers may announce additional artists, so travelers should check the final schedule before planning around individual acts.
Wellness program: yoga, sound healing, breathwork
Daytime sessions are designed to balance the evening music. The wellness program includes yoga, guided breathwork, meditation, sound healing sessions, handpan sessions, and a cacao ceremony — all included in the festival ticket price. A Hindu fire ceremony and sound healing ceremony are scheduled for the opening evening.
The lineup of daytime activities reflects the broader travel trend of pairing leisure with physical and mental wellbeing — a deliberate alternative to nightlife-only festival formats.
Cultural village celebrates Sasak heritage
A cultural village inside the festival grounds hosts hands-on workshops in batik making, wood carving, pottery, jewelry making, and Balinese offering preparation. Sasak weaving gets particular prominence — fitting for Lombok, where Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism highlights traditional Sasak villages like Sade and Rambitan for their textile-making traditions.
Festival packages are accommodation-based rather than ticket-only: advertised packages at Living Asia Resort combine three nights' stay with breakfast and workshop access, with an alternative option at nearby Lombok Soul Villas, roughly a ten-minute walk away. Prices require confirmation before purchase, and travelers should verify cancellation terms and airport transfers.
Getting there
Lombok International Airport (LOP) is the main gateway, with the journey to Senggigi taking roughly 90 minutes by taxi or shuttle. The festival lands near the tail end of Lombok's dry season, and the national weather agency BMKG forecasts partly to mostly warm conditions for West Lombok during the event dates.
The takeaway: with its blend of 13 electronic acts, wellness programming, and Indonesian craft in one resort setting, Istoria Festival 2026 positions Lombok as a music-and-wellness destination in its own right — not just Bali's quieter neighbor. For travelers heading to Indonesia this October, the festival offers a way to spend several days on the island rather than passing through. If you're considering the trip, book accommodation packages now and confirm every detail — schedules, workshop availability, and package inclusions — with the organizers before you fly.
Music in this post's reel: Kevin MacLeod - Silly Fun (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0
Sources: Travel and Tour World, Istoria Experience, Megatix