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Jogja Art + Books Festival 2026

Overview

The Jogja Art + Books Festival (JABFEST) 2026 is scheduled to take place for two weeks from September 30 to October 12, 2026, in Bantul, Yogyakarta. Under the theme ‘Saksi Mata: Ketika Pendangkalan Berkuasa, Pendalaman Harus Bekerja’, the festival aims to facilitate public discussion regarding the state of the nation through art and literature.

Program highlights include book discussions, cultural speeches, public lectures, artist talks, and a book bazaar. Chairman Dodo Hartoko noted that the festival seeks to bridge the gap between text and visual arts, uniting literacy and fine arts within a single cultural framework.

Entities

Lulut Wahyudi · Dodo Hartoko · Jogja Expo Center · KUSTOMFEST · Yogyakarta

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    JABFEST 2026 to host art and book festival in Yogyakarta

    The Jogja Art + Books Festival (JABFEST) 2026 will be held in Yogyakarta from September 30 to October 12, using art and literature to spark debate about the nation.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    KUSTOMFEST 2026 showcases Indonesian custom culture

    KUSTOMFEST 2026 in Yogyakarta celebrates Indonesian custom culture, with selected builder works set to be exhibited at the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show in Japan this December.

Sources

antaranews.com · ekbis.harianjogja.com · tekno.liputan6.com · tirto.id · viva.co.id