Gamelan in the Garden, presented by Gamelan Sekar Jaya with the Gardens of Golden Gate Park on Sunday, May 31, 2026, is a showcase of Balinese performing arts held in the beautiful San Francisco Botanical Garden.
Weave through the gardens and delight in the sights and sounds of the birds, the breeze, and Balinese gamelan. Gamelan Sekar Jaya returns to the SF Botanical garden for our annual Gamelan in the Gardens. This year, Sekar Jaya’s ensembles will be in three different locations throughout the gardens. The first two performances are free with garden admission. The final two performances are ticketed. Join us for a special donor Meet and Greet event with this year’s Balinese Guest Artistic Directors from 2:30-3:30 and enjoy some light refreshments before the second half of the event.
This season, Gamelan Sekar Jaya's ensembles are directed by I Gede Oka Artha Negara (Jegog), Ida Bagus Made Widnyana (music), Ida Ayu Wayan Arya Satyani (dance). Ida Bagus Made Widnyana and Ida Ayu Wayan Arya Satyani are long-time collaborators. Sekar Jaya is excited to present new works at this year’s Gamelan in the Garden, created by our Guest Artistic Directors in collaboration. Learn more about them at gsj.org/master-artistinresidences
Schedule:
1:00-1:30pm Gender Wayang at the Fountain Plaza (free with garden admission)
1:40-2:20pm Jegog at the Great Meadow (free with garden admission)
2:30-3:30pm Artist Meet and Greet Reception (ticketed)
3:30-5:30pm Gong Kebyar and Angklung in the Celebration Garden (ticketed)
Tickets:
Supporter: $30
General: $20
Low income / Student: $10
Artist Meet and Greet and Ticketed performance: $45
Veteran / SNAP beneficiaries: FREE
Reception Add-on: $30
**Tickets increase by $5 on the day of the event.
Garden Admission:
Adult: $17.00
Senior 65+: $7.00
Youth 12-17: $7.00
Child 5-11: $3.00
Child 4 and under: Free
SF Residents with proof of residency: FREE
San Francisco weather can be unpredictable – bring your layers, sunscreen, hats and sunglasses. Limited seating available at the venue. Please bring a blanket or a camp chair.
Tickets coming soon!
Public Transportation to SF Botanical Gardens
The Gardens are served by several public transit routes such as the N-Judah streetcar, 44, 28, 29, 7, 6, 5, 21, 33 and 43 buses.
See free Golden Gate Park shuttle information here.
Photo by Arvian Heidir
