Fri 17 Jul
|Seken Bali
IMPROV with Kristian Dharma Quartet
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
17 Jul 2026, 21:30 – 23:30
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.
About Kristian Dharma
Kristian Dharma is an Indonesian bassist, musician, and composer long known for his versatility on cross-genres session works. He is also an entrepreneur, serving as CEO for FAD Guitars, a manufacturer of handcrafted bass and guitars in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
He began his career as a bassist for groups like ESQIEF, TANGGA, and GAC. As a session musician, he has collaborated with many artists from various genres, including jazz guitarist Donny Suhendra, jazz singer Syaharani, and guitarist Tohpati. Dharma is also the bassist for the Indonesian band Laid This Nite.
In 2025, he released his first album, Story of The Lost Ghost, which is unique because it was inspired by and released in conjunction with a novel he wrote. The nine compositions on the album are a musical interpretation of the storyline from the nine chapters of the book.
Sip and sway with our BUY 2 GET 3 cocktails —available on selected cocktails from 12 AM - 1.30 AM
LIVE JAZZ NIGHTS (Wed, Fri, Sat) Reservation & Ticket Policy:
- Reservations accepted from 8 PM - 9.30 PM only with free entry.
- From 10 PM onwards, First Drink Charge (FDC) applies.
- FDC at IDR 200,000 per person (includes 1x cocktail or 1x mocktail).
- FDC ticket purchase doesn't guarantee a table.
- VIP tables (fit 5 people) require a minimum spend of IDR 2,000,000 per table.
- Standing areas, bar seating, and non-reserved seating remain subject to availability.
Tickets
FDC
This ticket includes a complimentary welcome cocktail or mocktail. No table guaranteed.
IDR 200,000
+IDR 5,000 ticket service fee
VIP Table
This ticket guarantees you entry and a VIP table for 5 people and covers a minimum spend of IDR 2,000,000, which you can use to purchase a bottle package, cocktails, and bites.
IDR 200,000
+IDR 5,000 ticket service fee
GA
Sale ends
17 Jul, 00:00
General admission for entry after 10 PM, no drinks included.
IDR 150,000
+IDR 3,750 ticket service fee
Total
IDR 0
Reservations are available on all operating days (Wednesday - Saturday)
Thursday
Reservations can be made for any time during operating hours.
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday (Live Jazz Nights)
Reservations can be made for 8 PM / 8.30 PM / 9 PM / 9.30 PM only.
From 10 PM onwards, tables will be based on First Come, First Serve.
Thursday
No. Entry is free all night.
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Guests may enter through one of the following options:
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Option 1: Table Reservations with Free Entry (8 PM - 9.30 PM only)
Early birds can book a table with free entry, limited until 10 PM.
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Option 2: Walk-In Entry (From 10 PM onwards)
Walk-in guests may enter by purchasing a First Drink Charge (FDC) of IDR 200,000 per person.
IMPORTANT NOTE: FDC & GA TICKET PURCHASE DOES NOT GUARANTEE A TABLE, it's best to come early so you can book a table.
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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: FDC & GA TICKET PURCHASE DOES NOT GUARANTEE A TABLE, it's best to come early so you can book a table.
Yes! Our Thursday will always have Free Entry.
On Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays, you can also enter our bar for free if you come before 10 PM. After 10 PM, standing areas, bar seating, and non-reserved seating remain subject to availability.
You are welcomed to come as you are, as long you're not wearing flip-flops, swimwear, 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.