Indonesia Podcast Festival 2026 announced in Jakarta

The Indonesia Podcast Festival (IPF) 2026 has been officially launched in Jakarta. The festival will follow a roadshow format across five cities: Makassar, Medan, Banjarmasin, Surabaya, and Jakarta. The event is scheduled to begin in Makassar on October 24–25, 2026.

Under the theme ‘One Stage & Infinity Story’, the festival aims to provide a live experience for listeners to see national and local podcasters perform on a single stage. During the launch, podcaster Deddy Corbuzier emphasized that creators should not rely solely on YouTube revenue for monetization. He argued that the true value of a podcast lies in building audience trust, which can lead to diverse business opportunities such as brand partnerships, seminars, and consulting, even with smaller, loyal audiences.