Fri 24 Apr
|Seken Bali
IMPROV: Latin Jazz with Nita Aartsen
IMPROV is where boundaries disappear and creativity takes the lead. Experience Bali’s most daring musicians pushing jazz into freestyle expressions, weaving contemporary sounds with raw improvisation. Every Friday becomes a canvas for something new. FDC 200K
Time & Location
24 Apr 2026, 22:00 – 25 Apr 2026, 00:00
Seken Bali, Jl. Kayu Aya No.68, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
What's On
IMPROV is where boundaries disappear and creativity takes the lead. Experience Bali’s most daring musicians pushing jazz into freestyle expressions, weaving contemporary sounds with raw improvisation. Every Friday becomes a canvas for something new.
Nita Aartsen
Nita Aartsen is an Indonesian jazz pianist and vocalist born in Jakarta, recognized for her expressive style that blends classical training with Latin and contemporary jazz influences. A graduate of the Moscow Conservatory, she has built an international career performing across Europe, Asia, and the United States. She once served as Indonesia’s state pianist and has collaborated with renowned jazz musicians worldwide. Beyond performance, she is also a dedicated educator and cultural ambassador, actively promoting Indonesian jazz on global stages while mentoring younger generations of musicians through workshops and international programs.
FDC (First Drink Charge) 200K per person
Sip and sway with our BUY 2 GET 3 cocktails, available on selected cocktails from 12 AM - 1.30 AM
RESERVATION & TICKET POLICY
Weekend (Fri - Sat)
- Reservation for regular tables is not available, except for VIP tables.
- After 9 PM, FDC applies, and regular tables will be based on First Come, First Serve.
- FDC 200K per person (include 1x cocktail or mocktail)
- VIP Table minimum charge IDR 2 Million per table (fits 5 people maximum) and can be reserved for any time of the night.
Tickets
FDC
This ticket includes a complimentary welcome cocktail
IDR 200,000
+IDR 5,000 ticket service fee
VIP Table
This ticket includes 5 tickets and a bottle of our selected spirits with mixers. You can choose which spirit you'd like upon arrival.
IDR 2,000,000
+IDR 50,000 ticket service fee
GA
Sale ends
24 Apr, 00:00
General admission only, no drinks included.
IDR 150,000
+IDR 3,750 ticket service fee
Total
IDR 0
Yes, you can book a table on Mondays till Thursdays at any time.
On our ticketed days (Fridays, and Saturdays), reservation slots are only available between 8 - 8.30 PM. If you want to come after 9 PM on Fridays or Saturdays, you can purchase a ticket online or at the door; reservations for regular tables won't be available after 9 PM, and the tables will be based on First Come, First Serve.
VIP tables can be reserved on weekends with a minimum spend.
Yes, we have FDC (First Drink Charge) tickets on Fridays & Saturdays. On Wednesdays, all you need to do is just make a reservation, and you can enjoy the show with free entry.
IMPORTANT NOTE: TICKET PURCHASE DOES NOT GUARANTEE A TABLE, unless you reserve a VIP table. If you'd like a regular table, please come early before 9 PM and you can still enter for free.
Yes, we do, it's called General Admission ticket. This ticket type is only available on our website until T-1 of the event date, and it's only available for a limited number. General Admission tickets won't be available to purchase at the door.
IMPORTANT NOTE: TICKET PURCHASE DOES NOT GUARANTEE A TABLE, unless you reserve a VIP table. If you'd like a regular table, please come early before 9 PM and you can still enter for free.
Yes! We have Free Entry nights every Mondays to Thursdays.
On Fridays & Saturdays, you can also enter our bar for free if you come before 9 PM. If you come as a group, we strongly recommend making a reservation and coming early; however, you can still book a VIP table with minimum spend if you'd like to come after 9 PM.
You are welcomed to come as you are, as long you're not wearing flip-flops or beverage branded singlet. Leather sandals are fine, we're not fussy ;)
Please note that our bar is located on the 2nd floor of IZE Seminyak Hotel on Jalan Kayu Aya no. 68, right above Meja Kitchen.
We have street parking space available for motorbikes / scooters only. We have limited parking space for small cars at IZE Seminyak hotel basement. For big cars, we suggest to park at Seminyak Square or Seminyak Village which is only 5 minutes away from Seken. To save the hassle, we strongly recommend you to come using online tax apps (Gojek / Grab).
No smoking is allowed indoors between 8 PM - 12 AM, vaping and iQos are allowed. Our outdoor deck is a perfect place for a cigarette break in between the sets.
Yes, we do! We serve seasonal mocktails based on what ingredients are available at the bar at that moment. Ask our bartenders to make one based on your preference. We also have soft drinks if you're in the mood for a plain one.