October 2026 Event Calendar

A dynamic schedule defines the city’s event calendar this October, with major music festivals, international tours, and key industry expos taking place across Jakarta’s premier venues. The month brings together live entertainment, pop culture gatherings, and large-scale exhibitions, highlighting a diverse mix of performances and public trade shows throughout October 2026.

Art Jakarta 2026

From October 2 to October 4 at JIExpo Kemayoran, Art Jakarta returns as Indonesia’s flagship contemporary art fair. The exhibition showcases works from leading Southeast Asian galleries, presenting large-scale installations and contemporary pieces for regional collectors and art lovers.

NCT 127: 5th Tour “NEO CITY – The Red Line”

On October 3 at Indonesia Arena, Senayan, K-pop phenomenon NCT 127 kicks off the month’s arena concert lineup. The high-energy performance features dynamic staging, live vocals, and production tailored for their global tour.

Indonesia Comic Con (ICC) 2026

From October 3 to October 4 at JIExpo Kemayoran, Indonesia Comic Con celebrates its 10th anniversary. The major pop culture festival features international guest creators, cosplay championships, gaming tournaments, and comic collectibles.

INACRAFT on October 2026

From October 7 to October 11 at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), INACRAFT highlights the best of Indonesian artisan craftsmanship, featuring handwoven textiles, traditional jewelry, batik, and sustainable home decor.

Avenged Sevenfold: Live in Indonesia

On October 10 at Jakarta International Stadium (JIS), heavy metal icon Avenged Sevenfold performs a massive stadium show. As part of their 2026 Asia Tour, the concert features full-scale stage production and career-spanning setlists.

Synchronize Fest 2026

From October 16 to October 18 at Gambir Expo, PRJ Kemayoran, Synchronize Fest returns as a premier multi-genre music festival. The three-day event hosts hundreds of Indonesian acts spanning legendary icons, indie bands, and traditional pop ensembles across several stages.

BABYMONSTER World Tour “HELLO MONSTERS”

On October 17 at Indonesia Arena, Senayan, YG Entertainment’s rising girl group BABYMONSTER performs their first headlining tour stop in Jakarta, delivering explosive choreography and fan-favorite hits.

IPEX (Indonesia Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Expo) 2026

From October 20 to October 23 at JIExpo Kemayoran, IPEX gathers global medical, pharmaceutical, and health-tech manufacturers for networking, product displays, and industry seminars.

Ye Live in Jakarta

On October 24 at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Main Stadium, Ye (Kanye West) brings his world tour to Indonesia. The stadium spectacle features an immersive 360-degree dome stage design and live visual performance art.

Big Bad Wolf (BBW) Books 2026

From October 28 to November 1 at ICE BSD City, Big Bad Wolf Books returns for its massive Tangerang/Jakarta sale. The event kicks off with an exclusive BCA Preview Day on October 28, followed by public sale days running through November 1 with massive discounts across international and local titles.

LANY: World Tour 2026

On October 29 and October 30 at Indonesia Arena, Senayan, indie-pop duo LANY delivers a two-night arena run featuring atmospheric synth-pop soundscapes and signature live showmanship.

*Sources: NOW! Jakarta, Gateway of Java

*Photo: Instagram LANY