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Sanur Markets at Maison Aurelia: Friday Nights
The Saturday Sanur Markets at Naga 8
The Sanur Markets at Maison Aurelia run every Friday night from 7pm to 9pm in the beautiful courtyard, set against a backdrop of twinkling fairy lights and fantastic live local music. It is one of Sanur’s most beloved weekly social rituals — a chance to slow down, browse at leisure, and reconnect with the community over good food and great conversation. Under the shady trees in the lush gardens of Naga 8, you will find the Saturday Sanur markets from 4pm onwards. The afternoon light filtering through the trees creates a magical atmosphere, and the timing makes it perfect for combining a market visit with a sunset walk along the nearby beach path. Sanur Markets have always drawn the community together as a relaxing way to finish the week.
What to Buy at the Sanur Markets
The market stalls are a mix of high-quality vendors, from fashion and accessories to locally made homewares and furnishings, woven baskets, bags and so much more. It’s a great place to pick up some well-made Bali fashions, quality cotton dresses and jewellery. For tourists, there is a great range of homewares crafted by local artisans to take home, and stalls that showcase the talents of local artists, with paintings, crafts and textiles and a focus on locally made, sustainable and ethically produced goods.
Many of the stalls are dedicated to socially and environmentally sound practices, and feature recycled and upcycled glass, goods made from plastic and rubber reclaimed from the rubbish, and other items repurposed into useful and beautiful wares.
Spend a relaxed afternoon or evening browsing the market stalls, then settle in for live music, excellent street food, and the simple pleasure of catching up with family and friends in one of Sanur’s most welcoming open-air settings. The weekly Sanur markets bring locals, long-term expats, and first-time visitors together to share in the easy, beachside lifestyle that this village is famous for. There is something genuinely egalitarian about a good market: everyone is welcome, and everyone finds something.
And a visit to the markets means you are supporting the local economy and community, so you can feel good about spending both your time, and money, enjoying everything the Maison Aurelia and Naga 8 markets have to offer.
Practical Tips for Visiting the Sanur Markets
The Sanur markets are casual and unhurried by design — there is no pressure to buy, and browsing is as much the point as purchasing. Bring cash, as many vendors do not accept cards. Arrive early at the Saturday market to secure a parking spot, or simply walk or cycle from anywhere along Jl. Danau Tamblingan. Both markets welcome children and dogs, and the outdoor setting means there is always room to spread out. The Maison Aurelia Friday market is particularly magical after dark, when the fairy lights come on and the live music creates an unmistakable Sanur atmosphere. Both Sanur markets run year-round, though the Friday market may occasionally be cancelled during major Balinese Hindu holidays — check their social media pages before heading out. The markets are free to enter, and there is no obligation to buy — though once you see the quality and variety on offer, it is hard to leave empty-handed. For more on what to see and do in Sanur and Bali, explore our guides to Bali traditional villages, the best Bali villa areas, and Bali luxury villas. For background on Indonesian markets, see markets on Wikipedia.
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