Weekend Recommendations: Jakalcer Fest to National Keris Exhibition
The weekend has arrived. For residents of Jakarta and its surrounding areas who are still unsure how to spend their holiday, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is offering a variety of interesting activity options this week, ranging from exhibitions, discussions, and fine arts, to music concerts ready to accompany your Saturday and Sunday.
Through the official Instagram account @disparekrafdki, the DKI Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Agency has recommended a number of interesting agendas for this weekend. Here are the choices:
Jakalcer Fest 2026
Jakalcer Fest is held at the Ancol tourist destination. This event presents a number of activities aimed at revitalising the Pasar Seni area. A variety of performances are featured in Jakalcer Fest 2026, including art, music, and cultural festivals that serve as a space for expression for artists, creative communities, and the public to bring Pasar Seni back to life.
Date and time: 19-28 June 2026, 09.00-20.00 WIB
Location: Pasar Seni, Ancol, North Jakarta
Ticket price: According to category
Jakarnaval 2026
For those who want to enjoy a cultural and art carnival, Jakarnaval 2026 is the right choice to share a moment of happiness. Besides the cultural carnival, you can enjoy the beauty of the Ancol coastline while watching the sunset. Jakarnaval is a cultural and economic carnival event carrying the theme “Craft The Legacies for The World”.
Date and time: 19-28 June 2026, 15.00 WIB
Location: Lagoon Beach, Ancol, North Jakarta
Ticket price: According to category
Festival Jakarta Great Sale
This activity agenda is suitable for you and your family who want to spend the weekend shopping. The Festival Jakarta Great Sale (FJGS) 2026 offers a variety of attractive price deals at 104 shopping centres spread across the Jakarta area. Besides low prices, you can also get a fun and exciting shopping experience.
Date and time: 10 June-22 July 2026
Location: 104 shopping centres in Jakarta
Ticket price: -
“Panoramica” Fine Art Exhibition
Want to get acquainted with fine art from South America? Do not miss this exhibition. Panoramica features the works of two Uruguayan artists, Luis Fabini and Manuel Rodríguez, who have different approaches to landscape and the relationship between humans and nature. More than just an exhibition, Panoramica is also part of the commemoration of 60 years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Uruguay.
Date and time: 5-28 June 2026, 09.00-20.00 WIB
Location: Building D, National Gallery of Indonesia, Central Jakarta
Ticket price: Rp25,000-Rp50,000 (according to category)
National Keris Exhibition
For lovers and collectors of heirlooms, especially the keris, this exhibition should be a mandatory agenda this weekend. The National Keris Exhibition presents a variety of keris collections from various regions in Indonesia. This exhibition also serves as a space for education and appreciation of the historical value, philosophy, and art of keris making as a national cultural heritage.
Date and time: 23 May-28 June 2026, 08.00-16.00 WIB
Location: Museum Pusaka, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), East Jakarta
Ticket price: Rp25,000 (TMII entrance ticket)