Indonesian MotoGP (Mandalika) 2027: race weekend guide and things to do nearby

29 to 31 October 2027 · ProvisionalLombok (Mandalika), Indonesia

Indonesian MotoGP (Mandalika) fills Lombok (Mandalika) with fans for three days, but the track only runs for a few hours a day. Practice starts around lunchtime, qualifying leaves the morning free and the day after the race is open. This guide fills those gaps.

Tours in Lombok (Mandalika)Hotels for these dates Official site

Know before you go

Many fans combine the race with Bali, a 30-minute flight or a fast boat away.

Airport to Pertamina Mandalika Circuit

Lombok International (LOP) is 20 minutes from Kuta. Fast boats run from Bali to the Gili Islands and Lombok.

The circuit is in Kuta Mandalika on Lombok's south coast, 20 minutes from Lombok airport.

Public transport directions to Pertamina Mandalika Circuit

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Kuta Lombok guesthouses	Surf town hostels.
Mid-range	Mandalika resort strip	Beach hotels next to the circuit.
Splurge	Pullman and Novotel Mandalika	Resorts by the track.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Kuta Indah Hotel
Mid-range: Novotel Lombok Resort and Villas
Splurge: Pullman Lombok Merujani Mandalika Beach Resort

Links search the nights from 28 October to 1 November. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual MotoGP weekend schedule for 29 to 31 October 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival day

Thursday 28 October

Nothing on track that matters yet. Check in, then use the afternoon.

Half-daySasak village tour Half day · Family
Sade traditional village.
EatBeach cafés Fresh juice and grilled fish

Practice day

Friday 29 October

First practice rarely starts before lunchtime, so the morning is free.

Half-daySurf lesson in Kuta Half day · Family
Beginner waves at Selong Belanak.
EatKuta Lombok warungs Nasi campur and ayam taliwang

Qualifying day

Saturday 30 October

Support races fill the morning. Skip them for a slow start in town and reach the track after lunch.

Free ideaTanjung Aan beach.
FreeBukit Merese sunset.

Race day

Sunday 31 October

Go to the track early and stay after the flag: leaving straight away means the worst of the traffic.

After darkKuta bars.

The day after

Monday 1 November

A full free day before the flight home. This is the best day for a longer trip out of town.

Full dayTiu Kelep waterfall Full day
Waterfalls below Rinjani.
EatBeach cafés Fresh juice and grilled fish

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Sasak village tour

Sade traditional village.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Surf lesson in Kuta

Beginner waves at Selong Belanak.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Gili Islands snorkelling day trip

Turtles and coral.

See times and prices

Selong Belanak beach.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day

Tiu Kelep waterfall

Waterfalls below Rinjani.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Gili Islands snorkelling day trip

Turtles and coral.

See times and prices

After dark

Kuta bars.

4 tours worth booking for Indonesian MotoGP (Mandalika)

Tour	Length	Good for
Sasak village tour	Half day	Families
Surf lesson in Kuta	Half day	Families
Tiu Kelep waterfall	Full day	Everyone
Gili Islands snorkelling day trip	Full day	Families

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Kuta Lombok warungs Nasi campur and ayam taliwang
Beach cafés Fresh juice and grilled fish

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Spa and massage in Kuta.

Getting around on event days

Scooters and drivers; shuttles to the circuit.

Day trips from Lombok (Mandalika)

Gili Islands: 2.5 hours
Bali: 30-minute flight

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Indonesian MotoGP (Mandalika).

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Questions people ask

When is Indonesian MotoGP (Mandalika) 2027?

The next edition is 29 to 31 October 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Pertamina Mandalika Circuit?

Lombok International (LOP) is 20 minutes from Kuta. Fast boats run from Bali to the Gili Islands and Lombok. The circuit is in Kuta Mandalika on Lombok's south coast, 20 minutes from Lombok airport.

Where should I stay for Indonesian MotoGP (Mandalika)?

For most visitors the best base is Mandalika resort strip: Beach hotels next to the circuit.

What can we do between sessions at Indonesian MotoGP (Mandalika)?

Good short outings in Lombok (Mandalika) include Sasak village tour, Surf lesson in Kuta. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Indonesian MotoGP (Mandalika)?

Family-friendly picks: Gili Islands snorkelling day trip, Sasak village tour, Surf lesson in Kuta. Selong Belanak beach.

How far is Pertamina Mandalika Circuit from Lombok (Mandalika) centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. The circuit is in Kuta Mandalika on Lombok's south coast, 20 minutes from Lombok airport.

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