# Cultural festivals in Sleman, Yogyakarta

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-festivals-in-sleman-yogyakarta
> Updated: 2026-09-21T04:20:49.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Yogyakarta Cultural Festival (FKY) 2026 opened on September 13 in Sleman under the theme ‘AKSARA’ (Script). The event, which utilized the former Beran Sugar Factory as a venue, focused on language as a means to explore identity and history through traditional performances and public activities.

Following the conclusion of FKY, Sleman Regency is preparing for the Sleman Creative Weeks (SCW) 2026 in October. The upcoming festival will operate under the theme ‘Living Shared Culture’ and includes initiatives such as the Sleman Kite Festival and the Bedog Arts Festival.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Sleman and Gonzaga host upcoming cultural and creative festivals

Sleman Creative Weeks 2026 will launch in October to foster cultural collaboration, while SMA Kolese Gonzaga holds its 2026 festival in Jakarta focused on student creativity and resilience.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sleman-and-gonzaga-host-upcoming-cultural-and-creative-festivals

### 2026-09-12: Festival Kebudayaan Yogyakarta 2026 opens in Sleman

The Festival Kebudayaan Yogyakarta (FKY) 2026 has launched in Sleman with the theme ‘AKSARA’, featuring diverse cultural performances, traditional markets, and community activities through September 19.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/festival-kebudayaan-yogyakarta-2026-begins-in-sleman

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