Indonesia's Tourism Agenda in November 2025: 14 Festivals and Concerts

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - For travel, music, and culture enthusiasts, the tourism agenda for November 2025 offers the perfect opportunity to indulge in various events before entering the year's final month. Throughout the month, Indonesia hosts a wide range of festivals, from major concerts and cultural showcases to gaming and lifestyle events.

Here is a curated list of events happening in November 2025.

Concerts and Music Festivals

1. Blackpink Concert "Deadline" in Jakarta

The popular South Korean group Blackpink will hold their third concert in Indonesia titled "Deadline." The event takes place on November 1 and 2 at 6:30 p.m. Jakarta time at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Central Jakarta. The group will perform their new title track, "Jump," released on July 11, 2025. Predictions suggest the setlist will also feature each member's solo tracks, such as "Earthquake" (Jisoo), "Thunder" (Lisa), "Like Jennie" (Jennie), and "APT" (Rose). More detailed information can be found on the Instagram account @ime_indonesia.

2. Ngayogjazz

Held annually since 2007, Ngayogjazz is a premier event gathering the jazz community and musicians from across the archipelago. The festival will be held in Kalurahan Imogiri, Kapanewon Imogiri, Bantul, Yogyakarta, on November 15, 2025.

3. Remember November Yogyakarta

The Remember November 2025 Festival returns, bringing the unique atmosphere of Yogyakarta to Jakarta through a blend of music and culture. With the theme "Yokjakarta," the event invites people to rediscover the warmth of this special region. Taking place on November 22 and 23 at Gambir Expo Kemayoran, Jakarta, the festival presents a lineup of renowned musicians, including Sheila on 7, Ungu, and Jikustik. More information can be found on the Instagram account @remembernovemberfest.

4. Kopling Jakarta 2025

November also caters to fans of Koplo music with Koplo Keliling 2025 Vol. 2 (Kopling Jakarta 2025). The event features a lineup of renowned musicians, such as Ndarboy Genk, Maliq & D'Essentials, Juicy Luicy, Lomba Sihir, and Guyon Waton. It is located at Pakansari Stadium, Cibinong, Bogor Regency, West Java, on November 22 and 23. More detailed information can be found on the Instagram account @koplokeliling.

5. Don't Play Gen Z Festival 2025

This event serves as a vibrant culmination of the month, held on November 29 and 30 at the East Parking Plaza, Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta. With ticket prices starting from Rp65,000, visitors can enjoy music performances by popular artists like JKT 48, Rizky Febian, Nadin Amizah, and Kunto Aji.

Cultural and Traditional Celebrations

Held in Pemuteran Village, Bali, this festival celebrates the beauty of local nature and culture. In addition to showcasing traditional arts, the event hosts environmental workshops involving the community and tourists. Its core aim is to promote marine environment preservation through activities such as snorkeling, diving, beach clean-ups, and coral reef rehabilitation. The event runs from November 6–9, 2025.

7. West Java Festival

The annual West Java Festival will take place on November 8–9, 2025, at Kiara Artha Park, Bandung. The festival aims to celebrate the cultural beauty, history, and achievements of the West Java community.

8. International Mask Festival

Organized since 2014, the festival will be held at Pendhapi Gede Balai Kota Surakarta, Solo, Central Java, on November 14–15, 2025. The event showcases mask dances from both Indonesia and abroad, serving as a unifying force between the nation and the global community. Activities include mask dance performances, exhibitions, mask painting workshops, and the Indonesian Mask Organization National Conference.

9. Festival Teluk Tomini

Carrying the theme "A Gift from the Sea," this year's Festival Teluk Tomini will take place from November 20–22 at Anjungan Sail Tomini Beach Kayubura, Parigi Moutong Regency, Central Sulawesi. The event will feature a fashion parade, MSME exhibitions, decorated boat parades, maritime history seminars, and coral reef rehabilitation efforts.

10. Banda Heritage Festival

This four-day festival, running from November 26–29, 2025, will feature approximately 17 series of activities. With the theme "Breath of Culture, Trace of History, Natural Charm," the event promotes Banda's culture and tourism while strengthening its identity as a region with a global historical heritage.

11. Perang Topat (Rice Cake War)

The people of Lombok maintain harmony between the Muslim Sasak ethnic group and the Hindu Balinese community through the Perang Topat (Rice Cake War) festival. This cultural festival depicts the unity of Muslims and Hindus without friction. The event takes place at Taman Lingsar, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, from November 29 to December 11, 2025.

Gaming and Film Events

12. Comic Frontier 21

The 21st Comic Frontier (Comifuro) will be held on November 15 and 16 at ICE BSD, Tangerang, Banten. This event is a prestigious annual platform for anime fans and Japanese culture enthusiasts, catering to both fan artists and cosplayers. The entrance fee is Rp75,000 per person (including tax) and tickets can be redeemed from 8:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Jakarta time. More information can be found on the X account @comifuro.

13. G2G Festival

The annual event for online game enthusiasts, Gamers 2 Gamers Festival 2025, returns on November 22 and 23 at The Krakatau Grand Ballroom, East Jakarta. This fourth iteration will be the last before the event enters a hiatus. Dedicated to game industry players, the festival will also host The Lazy Game Award to recognize local and international games. Visitors will have the opportunity to complete quests and win over 3,000 prizes, including a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2. More detailed information can be found on the Instagram account @g2gfestival.

14. Asia Jogja-NETPAC Film Festival

The Asia Jogja-NETPAC Film Festival (JAFF) will run from November 29 to December 6, 2025. The festival is held at XXI Empire and Artotel Suites Bianti, Yogyakarta City, and Sender Coffee Demangan, Sleman, DI Yogyakarta. In its 20th year, JAFF carries the theme "Transfiguration," illustrating the festival's journey and transformation over two decades.