Five weekend travel destinations in DKI Jakarta, including an Ogoh-Ogoh parade
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The weekend is awaited, especially for Jakarta residents to unwind after work and daily activities. For those wanting to spend time with family or friends by visiting attractions, here are several recommended destinations and events to visit:
- Jakarta Light Festival
Jakarta Light Festival (JLF) 2026 returns to enliven Jakarta with artistic light installations, mainly around Bundaran HI and Kota Tua. In Ramadan 1447 H this festival is held from 19 to 24 March 2026, 18.00 to 22.00 WIB. The event is free of charge.
- Festival Bedug
Festival Bedug 2026 is held at Plaza Teater Besar, TIM on Saturday, 7 March 2026, starting at 09.00 WIB. The event features finalists who took 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place from five city administrative regions to preserve Betawi culture in welcoming Ramadan 1447 H.
- TIM Book Fest 2026
Also at TIM, TIM Book Fest 2026 could be a destination for those who want to ngabuburit while shopping for books. The event offers discounts of up to 80 percent on books. You can also find children’s books here.
- Pawai Ogoh-Ogoh
The Ogoh-ogoh parade to welcome Hari Raya Nyepi Saka 1948 will be held in Jakarta on Sunday, 8 March 2026. The procession centres on Bundaran HI (Car Free Day), starting from 06:30 to 09:00 WIB, with a route from the West Gate of Monas, along Jalan MH Thamrin, and back.
- Jakcloth Lebaran Fair
For those looking to snap up Lebaran outfits, this destination is suitable for a weekend visit. Jakcloth Lebaran Fair is hosted at Plaza Timur GBK Senayan Jakarta from 7 to 18 March 2026. Not only for Lebaran clothing, visitors can also enjoy performances by musicians such as Opick, Element, Ten2Five, and Aldi Taher. Before visiting, you need to book entry tickets priced at Rp25,000. You can book tickets on tiket.com or check the official Instagram account @jakclothlebaranfair.