Say what you will about Jakarta, nobody can accuse the capital of being boring. We have put together this city guide with plenty of great suggestions on things you can do to fill your days with thought-provoking art exhibitions, cool events and much more! We update this page every Thursday so feel free to add it to your bookmarks.
Witness the best of PUBG
One of the world’s biggest mobile gaming tournaments is entering its grand finals phase, which is being contested in Jakarta. Sixteen teams will be vying for PUBG Mobile glory to cap off the 2022 PUBG Mobile Global Championship season. The stakes are high, with the prize pool set at US$4 million.
Jan. 6-8 atJIExpo Kemayoran．Tickets start at IDR40K. Get yourshere．
Paserba at Sarinah
Head over to Sarinah mall for a temporary market by Brightspot that showcases some of the best and most diverse selections from Indonesia’s F&B and retail scene. The market, which opened on Dec. 23, is closing this Sunday.
Until Jan. 8 atSarinahmall.
Get erotically charged at Zodiac
Zodiac is encouraging you to “move bodies to bodies” on Friday night during its Erotica D’Amour party. Tokyo’s Chida will be on main DJ duty in what promises to be a delightful event to herald in the new year.
Jan. 6 from 7pm atZodiac Space & Bar．Free entry. Book a table by RSVP-ing to 087-888-ZODIAC.
Go Loco at Caspar
Our beloved Spanish restaurant/bar Caspar is kickstarting 2023 with the return of its famed Loco Loco party. This Friday, DJ Naken is spinning the decks once again, supported by other local acts Teefo, Decemberkid, and Goeslann.
Jakarta Mega Wedding Festival
If you say “I do” to wedding planning, you have to say yes to the Jakarta Mega Wedding Festival, billed to be the largest and most complete of its kind in the capital, featuring more than 300 vendors. Head over to the event for inspo from the bridal fashion week and win some pretty impressive prizes while you’re at it.
Jan. 6-8 atJIExpo Kemayoran Hall D2．Clickhereto purchase tickets.
Experience the world of Avatar at Senayan City
《阿凡达》: Way of Water, the sequel to the blockbuster 2009 film, is now in theaters. If the new film’s incredible effects aren’t enough for you, you can check out the Avatar Pandora Experience at Senayan City mall featuring different zomes such as the Deep Forest of Pandora, the Cave of Eywa and the Way of Water featuring animatronics and immersive displays.
Until Jan 8, 2023 atSenayan Citymall. Free entry.
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Celebrate the recent launch of the Indonesian language version of Pokémon Go by catching all the excitement at the Pokémon Festival — billed the biggest event in Indonesia for the massive Japanese franchise. Whether you’re in your 30s looking for some Poké nostalgia or you’re a hardcore Pokémon Go player, there is probably no other place you’d choose to be this weekend.
Until Jan. 8 at several venues on实物支付债券的高尔夫球岛．Free entry for all.
The Soul Trembles at Museum Macan
博物馆Macanis showcasing Japanese visual artist Chiharu Shiota’s exhibitionThe Soul Trembles— her first in Indonesia. Shiota often confronts fundamental ideas regarding human existence in her works, such as life, death and relationships.
Since Nov. 26 at博物馆Macan．Get your tickethere．Visiting hours 10am to 6pm.
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