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Residents of Jakarta have several options for weekend activities and cultural events scheduled throughout September 2026. These events range from photography and illustration festivals to community-focused literacy and film screenings.
The Jakarta International Photo Festival (JIPFest) 2026 is currently underway at the Gedung Trisno Soemardjo in Taman Ismail Marzuki, Central Jakarta. Running from September 11 to September 20, the festival features the theme Resilience, focusing on human and community responses to social inequality, climate change, and conflict through photography and multimedia works.
For those interested in creative arts, the Jakarta Illustration and Creative Arts Fair (JICAF) 2026 is scheduled to take place from September 17 to October 4 at Agora Mall. Now in its fourth year, the event serves as a platform for illustrators and artists, offering live drawing sessions, workshops, and stage performances.
Literacy and education initiatives are also featured this weekend. The Pesta Literasi di Taman (PELITA) event will be held on Saturday, September 19, at the Martha C. Tiahahu Literacy Park. The program includes the Indonesia Scholarship Center, which aims to provide information and motivation regarding scholarship opportunities for attendees.
Pop culture enthusiasts can attend Cosplayverse Jakarta 2026, which is scheduled for September 19 and 20 at the Indonesia Arena in GBK Senayan. The festival is designed for cosplayers and fans of Japanese pop culture to showcase their work and engage with local communities.
Additionally, the Jakarta Department of Tourism and Creative Economy, in collaboration with Jakarta Culture Cinema, will host a public film screening event in Kota Tua, West Jakarta, on Saturday, September 19. The event, which includes musical performances, will feature films such as AAIBO, Little Big Dreams, and Summer Delivery, with the goal of fostering interaction between filmmakers and the public.
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