Labuan Bajo Calendar Event: October 2025 at a Glance
October is when Labuan Bajo levels up—sunset cultural shows, food festivals, fun runs, and a Halloween party by the bay. Use this Labuan Bajo event calendar to lock your dates to Labuan Bajo series of events along the October, then weave the highlights around your Komodo sailing days for a trip that feels effortless (and unforgettable).
**Headliners & fixed-date events **
3–7 Oct — Festival Golo Curu, Ruteng (Manggarai)
A heartfelt pilgrimage and cultural showcase honoring Maria Ratu Rosari. Expect religious processions, traditional performances, and creative local products. Great add-on if you’re doing an overland Flores loop before or after Komodo.
7–10 Oct — Festival Lamaholot, Pantai Wulen Luo (Lembata)
Carnival parade, cultural stage, talk shows, and UMKM fair by the sea. A vivid window into Lamaholot identity—music, textiles, and food stalls with ocean views.
13–18 Oct — WISMA Alor Raya, Kalabahi (Alor)
A week of culture and sports in Alor: fun runs, competitions, and “Pesona Alor Bersatu.” If you crave fewer crowds and world-class snorkeling, combine this with an Alor hop.
18 Oct — Mai Hang! Food Festival, Plaza Marina (Labuan Bajo)
One glorious day of UMKM bazaar plus local & national music acts. Come hungry—snack your way through Flores flavors between golden-hour pier walks.
21–23 Oct — Nagekeo ONE Be Festival, Nagekeo
Culture carnival, art performances, and educational eco-tourism activities. A colorful mid-month detour for festival collectors.
25 Oct — Flotim Harmony Fest 2025, Larantuka (Flores Timur)
A celebratory Fun Run 5K (registration) and community fest at Taman Kota Felix Fernandez. Lace up, run coastal streets, and feast afterward.
31 Oct — Halloween Party, Meruorah Komodo Labuan Bajo
“Social Spooky Sunset at The Bay Restaurant.” Starts 17.00 WITA—costumes, cocktails, and Komodo harbor views. Book early; it’s the town’s most photogenic Halloween.
Weekly / daily regular events in Labuan Bajo
Every day, 17.00 WITA
Labuan Bajo Sunset Cultural Show, Puncak Waringin An easy walk to a view-deck above the bay. Traditional music and dance as the sky goes lavender. Perfect pre-dinner warm-up after your sailing day.
Every Sunday, 16.00 WITA
The Magic of The Legend of Golo Mori Hill, Golo Mori Convention Center. A choreographed traditional dance performance followed by a friendly Nuka grillfest. Come for the storytelling, stay for the grilled treats.
Every Saturday, 16.00 WITA
**Natas Parapuar: Art Events. **An afternoon cultural stage at Sunset Hills—dance troupes, costumes, and chill hillside vibes.
Every Saturday, 06.00–09.00 WITA
Car Free Day, Jalan Soekarno Hatta. Zumba, fun run & walk right through the heart of Bajo. After you sweat it out, cafe-hop along the strip.
Seasonal Events
Aug–Oct — Larik, Riung (Ngada)
A striking traditional war dance season (Larik) with shields and whips—raw rhythm and pageantry. Pair with Riung’s 17 Islands for snorkeling.
How to combine these events into your Komodo trip
Short weekend (Thu–Sun)
- Thu: Arrive, sunset show at Puncak Waringin
- Fri–Sat: 3D2N Komodo liveaboard (or 2D1N if tight)
- Sun: Disembark, Golo Mori Sunday show + grillfest, fly out late or Monday
Food & culture chaser
- Time arrival for Mai Hang! Food Festival (18 Oct)
- Book a boat the next morning; bring snacks you scored at the bazaar
Fitness first
- Land Friday night → Car Free Day Saturday morning → board your boat after breakfast
- Or target Flotim Harmony Fest for the Fun Run 5K (25 Oct) if you’re Alor-bound
Festival collector
Chain Golo Curu (3–7 Oct) → Lamaholot (7–10 Oct) → Nagekeo (21–23 Oct) → Mai Hang! (18 Oct) → Flotim Harmony (25 Oct) → Halloween (31 Oct) with Komodo sailing in between.
Quick Tips to enjoy Labuan Bajo events like a local
- Arrive early for sunset shows (parking fills up fast).
- Bring small cash for UMKM snacks and crafts.
- Dress breezy—late afternoons are warm, evenings get breezy on the hills and marina.
- Check boat schedules against event times; most liveaboards return by late afternoon on disembark day—perfect for sunset shows.
- Stay central near Soekarno Hatta for easy access to Car Free Day and the marina.
- Mind WITA (Central Indonesia Time) for all start times