Jakarta Fair Kemayoran 2025 is Southeast Asiaโs Biggest Public Festival.
Jakarta Fair Kemayoran (JFK) is back this year with its 56th edition, taking place from June 19 to July 13, 2025 at JIExpo Kemayoran. This massive 25-day trade and entertainment festival is one of the longest-running annual events in Indonesia and celebrates Jakartaโs 498th anniversary.
A Historic Celebration
First launched in 1968 by then-Governor Ali Sadikin, the Jakarta Fair was envisioned as a major exhibition to boost trade and public celebration. It has now grown into the largest fair of its kind in Southeast Asia.
This Yearโs Theme: Promoting Innovation and Local Industry
The main theme for 2025 is:
โJakarta Fair Kemayoran Supports Indonesiaโs Progress through Innovation and Sustainable National Creativityโ
The sub-theme emphasizes support for local industries:
โLetโs Grow and Strengthen MSMEs and the Creative Industry to Compete on the International Stageโ
This reflects a strong focus on empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the creative sector.
Participants & Economic Goals
- Over 2,550 companies will participate, featuring around 1,550 booths across various industries.
- Around 55% of exhibitors are private sector corporations, while the rest are MSMEs and cooperatives.
- The 2025 Jakarta Fair is targeting over IDR 7 trillion in total transactionsโa bold figure, though slightly below last yearโs record of IDR 7.5 trillion.
What to Expect
Visitors can explore a wide range of products, including:
- Automotive (cars, motorcycles)
- Technology (gadgets, electronics, computers)
- Home & Living (furniture, kitchenware, lighting)
- Fashion & Accessories
- Cosmetics, Herbal Products, Financial Services, and more.
There are also special zones like:
- Kampung Betawi, featuring traditional Betawi culture, crafts, and cuisine.
- Government booths in Hall C1 offering public service showcases.
- MSMEs and cooperatives in Halls B3 & C3, as well as outdoor areas.
Entertainment & Activities
Beyond shopping, JFK is famous for its festival atmosphere:
- Daily carnival parades
- Miss Jakarta Fair pageant
- Spectacular fireworks shows
- Childrenโs amusement rides
The highly anticipated Jakarta Fair Music Concert will run throughout the event, featuring top Indonesian artists such as Slank, Kotak, Tipe-X, The Changcuters, NDX AKA, and more.
Opening Hours & Tickets
- Opening Hours:
- MonโThu: 3:00 PM โ 10:30 PM
- Friday: 3:00 PM โ 11:00 PM
- Weekends & holidays: 10:00 AM โ 11:00 PM
- Ticket Prices:
- Monday: IDR 40,000
- TuesdayโFriday: IDR 50,000
- Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: IDR 60,000
Facilities & Accessibility
The fairground is equipped with wide parking areas, clean public restrooms, rest areas, and better crowd control systems. Visitors are encouraged to use public transportation to ease traffic and access the venue more easily.
Why You Should Go
Jakarta Fair 2025 is more than just an exhibitionโitโs a celebration of Indonesiaโs creative spirit, economic ambition, and cultural pride. With hundreds of vendors, live concerts, and exciting attractions, itโs a once-a-year experience not to be missed.
Mark your calendar and join millions of others in celebrating Jakartaโs birthday in style!
