Events
SOLF 2025 Unites Systems, People & Strategy to Build Excellence Beyond the Classroom
School Operations Leadership Forum 2025 (SOLF 2025), set to be hosted by ASK Consulting on Wednesday, 17 September 2025 at The Dharmawangsa Jakarta, is Indonesia’s only dedicated gathering for the high-quality professionals who ensure schools run smoothly and sustainably behind the scenes. ASK Consulting is a leading education-sector advisory firm, trusted by over 120 schools
The 100% Manusia Film Festival 2025 Inspires Empowerment from Ripples to Waves of Change
The 100 % Manusia Film Festival returns on September 4–14, 2025 in Jakarta and Yogyakarta with the theme “Empowerment.” Now in its 9th edition, the festival celebrates 11 incredible days, with 9 fringe programs across 7 screening venues in 2 cities. The festival will open with the Austrian drama How To Be Normal and The
Embark on a Future Romance with Glenn Fredly Holographic Performance at Grand Sahid Jaya Jakarta
Grand Sahid Jaya Jakarta presents a celebration of love and music in the form of a holographic concert entitled ‘Romance into the Future: A Journey of Melody, Emotion, and Love’, a commemorative tribute to the legendary Indonesian musician, Glenn Fredly. The concert will present an emotional visual experience that combines hologram technology with the warmth
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
