# Creative and cultural festivals in Jakarta

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/creative-and-cultural-festivals-in-jakarta
> Updated: 2026-09-19T01:17:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

In September 2026, Jakarta hosted several creative and cultural festivals. CapCut organized the AI Content Fest 2026, a national short film festival aimed at showcasing how artificial intelligence can assist Indonesian creators in developing cinematic stories. The event featured selected works screened at CGV Grand Indonesia and included panel discussions regarding AI as a tool for human creativity.

Simultaneously, the city hosted the Jakarta International Photo Festival (JIPFest), which focused on the theme ‘Resilience’ to explore responses to climate crises, social inequality, and conflict. Additionally, the Jakarta Illustration and Creative Arts Fair (JICAF) provided a platform for illustrators and artists through live drawing and workshops.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Yogyakarta City Council promotes culture-based tourism via event calendar

The Yogyakarta City Council is advocating for a structured cultural event calendar to boost tourism and remain competitive against regions developing new destinations.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jakarta-hosts-jipfest-and-jicaf-creative-arts-festivals

### 2026-09-12: CapCut hosts AI Content Fest 2026 to promote Indonesian filmmaking

CapCut held the AI Content Fest 2026 in Jakarta, showcasing AI-powered short films by Indonesian creators to promote local storytelling and the national creative economy.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/capcut-hosts-ai-content-fest-2026-to-promote-indonesian-filmmaking

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