CANTIKA.COM, Jakarta - If you are looking for an event to attend today, consider Jakarta Future Festival (JFF) 2026. Held from June 5th to 7th, 2026, at Taman Ismail Marzuki (Ismail Marzuki Park), Jakarta, Indonesia. This event, led by the Jakarta Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda), carries the theme "Navigating Resilience."
The Head of the Jakarta Provincial Bappeda, Atika Nur Rahmania, said that the theme Navigating Resilience was chosen to invite the public to see the resilience of the capital and its ability to adapt, collaborate, and thrive amidst change. According to her, the development of Jakarta cannot be done by the government alone, but requires the involvement of all city elements.
Atika explained that Jakarta cannot face a series of challenges alone. The city's resilience, she said, must be built through collaboration and the participation of all elements of society.
"The Jakarta Future Festival becomes a shared space to bring together ideas, knowledge, and solutions for the future of the city," said Atika in a press release received by Tempo on Thursday, June 4th, 2026.
JFF is being revitalized and developed as a meeting place for various ideas, demographics, and residents. Children, teenagers, and the elderly are invited to attend and voice their ideas, celebrate collaboration, and navigate the future of Jakarta.
In addition to the Ministry of Creative Economy, Jalindonesia, and Urun Daya Kota Foundation, other collaborators involved include Georgetown University, RUJAK CUS, Thinkpolicy, IDEAfest, and ARCH:ID.
Urban Talks to Sound of the City
Held ahead of Jakarta's 500th anniversary, there are several new programs, one of which is JFF for KIDS with Visinema studios and Pelangi Di Mars, and free health checks. During the three-day event, other programs include Jakarta Forecast, Urban Talks, Urban PolicyLab, Urban Workshop, Urban Study Case, Community Playground, Research and Innovation Booth, Urban Market, and Sound of the City.
Urban Talks event: Jakarta's Identity in the Cultural Flow during Jakarta Future Festival at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Cikini, Central Jakarta, on Friday night, June 5th, 2026. Tempo/Savero Aristia Wienanto
For example, Urban Talks will feature more than 250 speakers and moderators from various sectors, such as the British Ambassador to Indonesia, Dominic Jermey; the Minister of Communication and Digital of Indonesia, Meutya Hafid; the Deputy Minister of Creative Economy of Indonesia, Irene Umar; the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs of Indonesia, Bima Arya; the Deputy Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection of Indonesia, Veronica Tan; the Governor of North Maluku, Sherly Tjoanda; as well as various regional heads, academics, media leaders, and representatives of international organizations.
Children reading books at Jakarta Future Festival (JFF) 2026 at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta, June 6th, 2026. Tempo/Tony Hartawan
JFF 2026 also brings various activities that can be enjoyed by the general public. Through the Community Playground and the Sound of the City program featuring more than 25 performances, including Kahitna, Endah N Rhesa, Barasuara, Yura Yunita, Maliq & D'Essentials, and various communities and young artists from Jakarta.
The closing event today will be attended by Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno. The entire series of activities of Jakarta Future Festival 2026 is open to the public and can be attended for free by registering at jakartafuturefestival.com.
SAVERO ARISTIA WIENANTO
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