News / May 2026

May 2026 Event Calendar

A packed schedule defines the city’s event calendar this May, with major music festivals, international concerts, and select lifestyle events taking place across key venues. The month brings together live entertainment and community gatherings, highlighting a diverse mix of performances and public events throughout May 2026.

PetFest Indonesia 2026

From May 1 to May 3 at ICE BSD, PetFest Indonesia brings together pet communities, competitions, adoption programs, and retail brands. The event combines exhibition areas with interactive activities, creating a casual and public friendly festival environment.

Hammersonic Festival 2026

On May 2 and May 3 at NICE PIK2, Hammersonic returns as one of Asia’s largest rock and metal festivals. The two day program features international touring bands across multiple stages, supported by large scale production and a dedicated audience base.

Remember Me Festival 2026

On May 2 and May 3 at Gambir Expo, Remember Me Festival presents a multi artist lineup with a focus on pop and alternative acts, combining live performances with a festival style setup.

Ligwina Hananto The Golden Era

On May 3 at Soehanna Hall, Ligwina Hananto presents her stand up comedy special “The Golden Era,” featuring both Bahasa Indonesia and English sessions across afternoon and evening shows. The performance blends storytelling and observational humor within an intimate indoor venue setting.

Candlelight Concert Series Jakarta

On May 7 and May 8 at Soehanna Hall, the Candlelight concert series presents themed performances featuring classical interpretations of contemporary and film music. The program runs in a candlelit setting with a more intimate audience experience.

MoreFood Expo Indonesia 2026

From May 7 to May 10 at JIExpo Kemayoran, MoreFood Expo Indonesia showcases food and beverage products, live cooking demonstrations, and culinary brands. The event combines industry exhibitors with a more accessible format for general visitors.

WOODZ World Tour Archives Jakarta

On May 9 at The Kasablanka Hall, WOODZ performs as part of his “Archives” world tour, delivering a live set that blends pop, R&B, and alternative sounds with full stage production.

Sammy Simorangkir 20 Tahun SSS

On May 13 at Tennis Indoor GBK, Sammy Simorangkir celebrates 20 years of his music career with a full concert production featuring live band arrangements and guest performers.

ONE OK ROCK DETOX Asia Tour 2026

On May 16 at Indonesia Arena GBK, ONE OK ROCK performs as part of their Asia tour, bringing a large scale arena show with high energy rock production and international stage visuals.

Laufey A Matter of Time Tour 2026

On May 23 at NICE PIK2, Laufey brings her jazz pop repertoire to the stage with orchestral arrangements and a full band performance.

Java Jazz Festival 2026

From May 29 to May 31 at NICE PIK2, Java Jazz Festival returns with a multi stage program featuring international and local artists across a wide range of genres.