Events
Experience a Michelin-Starred 80/20 Bangkok Culinary Showcase at Lobo Restaurant & Bar
Lobo Restaurant & Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan is set to welcome 80/20, Bangkok’s Michelin-starred culinary jewel, for an exquisite two-night showcase on 5–6 September 2025, featuring their finest modern twist on Thai cuisine for the first time in Indonesia. Led by the brilliant Chef Thav Phouthavong. 80/20 is named after the ratio 80%
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta’s Lyon Chefs Present “When France Meets the Archipelago” Dinner
For nine exclusive evenings, Lyon at Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta will become the stage for When France Meets the Archipelago, a culinary collaboration between two visionaries: Chef Norman Ismail, one of Indonesia’s celebrity chefs, and Chef Dennis, the creative force behind Lyon’s kitchen. Select from the available nights between 28–30 August and 3–5, 11–13, and 18–20
Witness BALLET SOUNDTRACK SHOW: Where Ballet Meets Cinema to the Power of Live Orchestra
On 30 August, step into a world where the greatest cinematic scores transform into breathtaking neoclassical ballet. BALLET SOUNDTRACK SHOW is an immersive evening of movement, music, and emotion performed by world-class dancers and accompanied by a full live symphony orchestra at the Jakarta Concert Hall. The concert is split into two time intervals: 3
ANZA Charity Ball Returns in 2025 with Wild Things
On 12 September, step into a jungle-themed ballroom at the JS Luwansa Hotel and let the creativity run wild at the ANZA Charity Ball, hosted by ANZA (Australia & New Zealand Association). This year’s theme, Wild Things, invites guests to embrace the bold, the untamed, and the imaginative. Open to all nationalities, the ANZA Charity
What Does It Mean to “Become Indonesia”? LIFEs 2025 Seeks the Answer
Komunitas Salihara Arts Center, a cultural hub in South Jakarta, returns with its biennial literary festival, the Literature and Ideas Festival (LIFEs). This year’s theme, Becoming Indonesia, invites audiences to reflect on and reinterpret issues of self, identity, community, and nationhood, ideas which are now most relevant both within and beyond Indonesia. The festival runs
The 11th Asian Tigers 45-Hole Golf Challenge Returns Roaring for a Cause
This August, the Asian Tigers 45-Hole Golf Challenge returns for its 11th year alongside the 6th 18-Hole Competition. The tournament will take place on Friday, 29 August 2025, at the Jagorawi Golf & Country Club. Organized annually by Asian Tigers Indonesia, the event channels its proceeds toward protecting Indonesia’s critically endangered Sumatran tigers, in partnership
Monkey Shoulder’s Pop-Up Whisky Parties “Make it Monkey” is Taking Over Jakarta’s Nightlife
Jakarta’s nightlife is no stranger to reinvention, but Monkey Shoulder has taken a fresh approach with Make It Monkey, a pop-up party series designed to surprise! Throughout July, the award-winning whisky brand has been quietly dropping into unexpected locations across the city, turning everyday spaces into lively, unfiltered social hubs. One such evening saw Bakmi
Enjoy Solezza, A Summer-Themed Weekend Bazaar by Market & Museum
Say ciao to Solezza, where shopping meets the sunny spirit of an Italian summer, only at Market & Museum’s upcoming weekend bazaar. Solezza brings together a curated selection of local brands in a lively setting that captures the joy of sunshine-filled holidays by the coast. Discover over 140+ local brands showcasing fashion, accessories, home décor,
Perennials & Friends Bazaar Returns This August with a Celebration of Living Well
This August, Perennials & Friends Bazaar returns for another edition that brings together premium lifestyle collections for modern homes. From 6–9 August 2025 at Perennials Meruya in West Jakarta, the bazaar features over 20 brands across cookware, tableware, and home living essentials. With three lifestyle retail locations across Jakarta and Bali, Perennials is known for
Celebrating Creativity, Innovation, and Collaboration at Indonesia Design Week 2025
Indonesia Design Week (IDW) 2025, the flagship event of Indonesia Design District (IDD) PIK 2 returns from 12-20 September 2025, celebrating the diverse and dynamic world of design. Over the course of ten days, IDW 2025 will transform IDD PIK2 into a vibrant, interactive playground for creativity that brings together designers, architects, creative communities, and
EVOLVE x MVB Indonesia Presents Sustainability Seminar at FHI 2025
From 22–25 July 2025 at the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) Kemayoran, EVOLVE x MVB Indonesia will host two sessions at Food & Hospitality Indonesia (FHI) 2025 that explore the future of sustainable food and design in hospitality. Join experts, changemakers, and innovators as they share insights, strategies, and real-world practices for building a greener and
Jazz Amidst Majestic Mountains: BRI Jazz Gunung Series 2025 Makes a Grand Return for Its 17th Edition
One of Indonesia’s most beloved jazz festivals, the annual Jazz Gunung (jazz concert amidst the mountains), returns in 2025 under a new name, BRI Jazz Gunung Series. Now in its 17th edition, the iconic event continues to offer music lovers an unforgettable experience: enjoying the soulful and invigorating rhythms of jazz amidst the cool mountain
Marvel at Make Me Dirty: Ardi Gunawan Solo Exhibition Show
From 4 July to 12 September 2025, Made Me Dirty is the latest solo exhibition by Indonesian artist Ardi Gunawan curated by Hendro Wiyanto, presenting a body of work at ISA Art Gallery that oscillates between satire, political critique, emotional expression, and cultural mass media observation. Known for his humorous, grotesque, and deeply personal visual
