F4 concert Jakarta 2026: three nights at Indonesia Arena, May 28 to 30. Jerry Yan, Vanness Wu, Vic Chou, and Ashin of Mayday. Here is the full story.

Ariana Grande's Petal opens with a hand-drawn font and poster illustration by @rising67.studio, an Indonesian designer. Here is the story behind every letter.

Java Jazz Festival 2026 Gala Dinner opened the festival's 21st year at Swissôtel Jakarta PIK Avenue on May 28. Here is what the evening was and why it existed.

From a girl group under 88rising to a Deutsche Grammophon composer. Eighteen Indonesians made Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026. Here is every name.

Poland National Day 2026 in Jakarta. The 235th anniversary of Europe's first modern constitution. Here is the speech and what it means for both countries.

Nicolas Cage. 1930s New York. Eight episodes. Spider-Noir chose noir over superhero and it is the best decision a Marvel series has made in years.

Azerbaijan Independence Day 2026 in Jakarta. Indonesian ministers, ambassadors, and 108 years of history in one room. Here is what was said.

Wae Rebo in Flores sits above the clouds at 1,100 meters. Time Out named it the world's second most beautiful village. Here is what it looks like inside.

The Laurel Wreath just spent ten days in Jakarta. Fred Perry DNA Exhibition at Fountain Plaza Senayan. Here is what it was and why it worked.

Celyna Grace is the Indonesian Idol 2026 winner, beating Niki Becker. Here is the full story of the most competitive final in years.

Laufey played NICE PIK 2 last night for her first Jakarta solo show. The Grammy-winning artist who built her audience here one festival at a time finally had the whole night.

Guinness World Records officially named Indonesia home to the world's oldest cave art. Liang Metanduno, Sulawesi. 67,800 years. Here is the full record.

Actress. Rescue diver. Red Bull Bali 2026. Here is how Prilly Latuconsina earned the role that most people watching the cliff missed.

Westlife Jakarta 2027 lands at GBK on January 23. General sale opened today. Here is the ticket guide, and why 50,000 Indonesians are already in line.

Vaterland or A Bule Named Yanto won the CANAL+ Award at Cannes Critics' Week 2026. Here is the film, the director, and why Yogyakarta is at the centre of it all.

Jakarta events June 2026 start May 29 with Java Jazz and run through June 20. Here is what is happening and when to show up.

Indonesia's animation industry tripled in value in ten years. The Indonesia Animation Report 2026 launched May 19 maps what comes next. Here is what the report actually says.

Shakira headlines the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show on July 19. Before MetLife Stadium, here is what she said about coming back to the world's biggest stage.

Asmara Abigail has been building toward Cannes for a decade. Here is the career that took her to Critics' Week and why this is just the beginning.

Europe on Screen 2026 runs June 4 to 14 in Jakarta with free screenings from across Europe. Indonesia's longest-running international film festival opens for its 26th edition.

Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin beat Satwik-Chirag 21-12, 25-23 to win Thailand Open 2026. Indonesia's first title here in nine years.

Papermoon Puppet Theatre is shortlisted for the Global Arts Prize 2026. Public voting closes May 22. Here is why this nomination matters.

BTS, Madonna, and Shakira will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show on July 19, 2026, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin.

Raline Shah, Asmara Abigail, Prilly Latuconsina, and Jolene Marie each had their own reason to be at Cannes 2026. Here is what they carried onto the red carpet.

After seven years, Jakarta's biggest Japanese festival returns. Connext Japan Djakarta Ennichi 2026 at Lapangan Banteng, May 23 to 24.

Garuda Baru beat Argentina 3-2 on penalties to win the Boys Shield at Street Child World Cup 2026 in Mexico City. Here is what means beyond the final score.

ONE OK ROCK played their final DETOX Asia Tour date at Indonesia Arena on May 16 and the arena never quite recovered from Wherever You Are.

Java Jazz Festival 2026 opens its 21st edition at NICE PIK 2, Tangerang, with Jon Batiste, wave to earth, Daniel Caesar, and 100 artists.

Kemenpora opens the door for Indonesian youth to join IFY 2026 in Ekaterinburg. Seven days that benefit you, Indonesia, and the global conversation you enter.

At Cannes 2026, Kamila Andini became the first Southeast Asian filmmaker honored at Women in Cinema. Here is the film she carried and why it matters.