Bali
Seminyak's gay bar strip still runs for tourists, under a national law that is getting stricter. Discreet outside the bubble.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Scene
- Underground
- Same-sex activity
- Illegal
- Recognition
- No legal recognition
- Where
- Seminyak (Jalan Camplung Tanduk)
Read this first
Not criminalized nationally, but Aceh applies Sharia caning and the revised national criminal code raises concern.
Avoid open conduct and any public affection. In death-penalty jurisdictions do not travel openly as a couple, and check FCDO or State Department advice before any trip.
Check the UK FCDO or US State Department advice before you book.
The scene
- Where Seminyak (Jalan Camplung Tanduk)
- The vibe Seminyak · Beach
A scene that has to stay hidden: same-sex activity is criminalized or dangerous in this country, so anything that exists runs on private parties, word of mouth and closed apps.
Advice Do not look for a scene. Keep affection private, use apps with care, and check FCDO or State Department advice before you book.
Coming up
Nothing listed for Bali yet. The calendar updates monthly.
Questions people ask
Is Bali safe for gay travelers?
Not openly. Indonesia is Tier 4, don't go, on our country ranking. Seminyak's gay bar strip still runs for tourists, under a national law that is getting stricter. Discreet outside the bubble. Avoid open conduct and any public affection. In death-penalty jurisdictions do not travel openly as a couple, and check FCDO or State Department advice before any trip.
Is there a gay scene in Bali?
Only underground. A scene that has to stay hidden: same-sex activity is criminalized or dangerous in this country, so anything that exists runs on private parties, word of mouth and closed apps. Do not look for a scene. Keep affection private, use apps with care, and check FCDO or State Department advice before you book.
How do you rate Bali?
On what exists on the ground, not on hype: underground means whatever exists is discreet, private or illegal. read the country page first. Safety comes from the country page, the scene rating from our editors and members who were just there. Read more →
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Method
The scene rating says how much there is to do: underground means whatever exists is discreet, private or illegal. read the country page first. Safety comes from the Indonesia country page, tiered on ILGA World, Human Rights Watch, the Human Dignity Trust, Equaldex and court rulings. Ratings come from our editors and club members who were just there. How we rate. Last reviewed September 2026.