The Papandayan Jazz Fest 2026 to be held in Bandung

The 11th annual The Papandayan Jazz Fest (TPJF) is scheduled to take place on October 3–4, 2026, at The Papandayan Hotel in Bandung, Indonesia. Under the theme ‘Sound to the Soul’, the festival aims to strengthen the Indonesian jazz ecosystem through diverse programming and collaborations.

Organizers state that approximately 60 to 70 percent of the festival's programs and performers will focus on the jazz spectrum, including traditional, contemporary, and fusion jazz. The event will feature special projects and collaborations across six different festival areas.

Scheduled performers include Mahalini, Ruth Sahanaya, Diskoria featuring Andien, SimakDialog, Andre Dinuth Group featuring Matthew Sayersz, Batavia Collective, Rafi Sudirman, T-Five x Melly Mono, Reyharp featuring Balawan Project, Arumtala, and Ambon Jazz Rock by Barry Likumahuwa.