Events

Come and watch interesting films at either Goethe Institut’s Science Film Festival or IFI’s Festival Sinema Prancis! Or both! Photo courtesy of IFI/NOWJAKARTA A total of more than 100 films will be available to watch at Science Film Festival and French Film Festival. Clear up your calendar and come join the fun! Science Film Festival

Starting from 12 October, OctobArt runs art sessions featuring Indonesian artists during the weekend throughout the month. Photo courtesy of PHM Hospitality/NOW!JAKARTA Indonesian hospitality company, PHM brings back the annual art and culture celebration OctobArt as an initiative to fuse Indonesian creative scenes with lifestyle living. After a successful story organising Travel Sketch at its 1O1 hotels, the 2019

Enjoy a halloween feast at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort. Photos courtesy of Sofitel Nusa Dua Beach Resort/NOWJAKARTA Who says kids are the only ones who get to enjoy treats on Halloween? Enjoy a wickedly good time as Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort has prepared grand feasts to welcome the pumpkin season.  Halloween is

Come to Golden Ballroom Love Story at The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta and find your dream wedding packages. Photo courtesy of The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta/NOWJAKARTA On 5 to 6 October, The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta’s Golden Ballroom turns into a beacon for soon-to-be-married couples as they make their first step to a

Come and join the many exhibition events in Jakarta this October! Photo courtesy of Pixabay/NOWJAKARTA In October, Jakarta is busy preparing many types of exhibitions for everyone to enjoy. If your calendar is still free for next month, here are our recommended events for you. Indonesias Contemporary Art and Design (ICAD) This year marks the

In conjunction with Pizza e Birra’s 10th anniversary, Oktobeerfeast 2019 offers an exciting programme that involves more than just beer drinking. The fifth edition of Oktobeerfeast invites beer lovers to enjoy free flow beer, German food, as well as participate in fun games and enjoy a line-up of live performances at Gandaria City on 27 – 28 September. Photo courtesy

Irish movie directed by Paddy Breathnach Rosie (2018)—the story of families who experience homelessness—will be the film that marks the opening of 100% Manusia Film Festival. Stil image of Rosie – Toronto Film Festival/NOW!JAKARTA The third edition of 100% Manusia Film Festival returns this month, screening more than 95 movies capturing human resilience in the world. Taking place from

The annual event that has cinephiles and movie buffs island-wide excited comes back this 24-29 September 2019. The Bali International Film Festival, also known as Balinale, celebrates its 13th edition as the oldest and longest running annual international film event in Indonesia. This year, Balinale will feature 70 films from more than 20 countries, focusing

This September, Jakartans have so many art performance events to enjoy from dance and theatrical performance to music festivals. We have a list. Art enthusiasts, read through to see all interesting art performance events in Jakarta this September, including Hopera, a dance performance event presented by E.sperimenti Dance Company of GDO. Photo courtesy of Hopera/NOWJAKARTA Hopera

The 74th Independence Day of Indonesia is just around the corner and Jakarta residents are excited about the festivities in the annual celebration. During Monas Week, visitors could witness The Festival of Light, a video mapping show set at the biggest park museum in Jakarta and a creative installation of lantern around the park area. Photo

The 3rd edition of the Time Machine Festival (Festival Mesin Waktu) will be extra special this year as the event will take place on 17 August, in conjunction with the 74th birthday of Indonesia. People are invited to reminisce their memories of the 90s and participate in a number of contests commonly organised during the

The biggest marketplace for pre-loved branded products, Irresistible Bazaar will be holding its second bazaar this year, slated from 31 July to 4 August at Grand Indonesia. After a successful turnout in the earlier exhibition in 2019, the 16th edition of Irresistible Bazaar will bring extensive pre-loved original luxury fashion items provided by 110 most