January 10, 2026 | 08:56 am
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - After a busy week, Saturday comes rolling with the chance to let your hair down. In Jakarta, this means attending various art and cultural events. These festivities are suitable for city dwellers who are not seeking to travel far but hope to experience something different and unique.
Below are some festivals and exhibitions to visit as part of the weekend agenda in Jakarta:
1. Big Bang Festival
The "Timur All Stars" Big Bang Festival will feature various musicians from Eastern Indonesia, such as Juan Reza, Toton Caribo, Wizz Baker, Fresly Nikijuluw, Vicky Salamor, Doddie Latuharhary, Mario G Klau, Mitha Talahatu, Willy Sopacua, and Moluccan Soul. Tickets are available starting from Rp65,000 through the BBO application. For more information, you can access the Instagram account @bigbangfest.id.
2. From Asia to Bali
The "From Asia to Bali" culinary festival is held at Blok M Square until January 11, 2026. This event will bring you gastronomic tourism across countries, from authentic Asian dishes to the unique flavors of the Island of the Gods, all in one place.
3. "Ecophilia" Temporary Exhibition
Held at the Museum Bank Indonesia, this exhibition invites visitors to be aware of the importance of the environment by understanding green economy. The exhibition comprises 6 zones that present educational materials, a collection of Indonesian banknotes in line with the zoning theme, and interactive multimedia for visitors. This exhibition has been held since December 11, 2025, and will run until February 15 next year.
4. "Looking For The East" Exhibition
This exhibition highlights the relationship between Indonesia and countries in the Pacific region, including New Zealand and the Austronesian/Pacific heritage. In addition to information about traditional boats, the exhibition also features various art installations with maritime tradition narratives. The "Looking For The East" exhibition is held at the Jakarta Maritime Museum from 08:00 a.m. to 03:00 p.m. local time.
5. "The Red Shades of the Alhambra" Exhibition
The visual art exhibition entitled "The Red Shades of the Alhambra" invites visitors to explore the beauty of the Alhambra Palace architecture from Spain.
Located at the Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics, Kota Tua, this exhibition showcases the wonders of geometry, the play of light, and the distinctive red nuances of UNESCO's world heritage. You can visit this exhibition from 09:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m., or until 08:00 p.m. on the weekends.
6. La Palapa Vol. #1: Pancarona Futura
The "Pancarona Futura La Palapa" art exhibition is officially held at the Contemporary Art Gallery, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), Jakarta. This exhibition presents various visual expressions that combine art, color, and technology, while inviting visitors to delve into the futuristic imagination that is loaded with human values.
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