Every month, there are always exciting events in Jakarta that you can try, from free to paid. In July 2024, Jakarta events will be busy with culinary festivals, K-Pop, and cartoon and animation exhibitions.

Some of the newest ones include New Jeans Pop Up Store and Festival Kuliner Indonesia which will be opened in mid-July. Check out the following article for events of July 2024 in Jakarta to spend your holiday.

8 Fun Events in Jakarta for July 2024

Events in Jakarta are almost always held in malls, because of their strategic location and easy access for Jakarta residents and its surroundings. The following are recommendations for interesting events in Jakarta for July 2024 to visit.

1. Festival Kuliner Indonesia

For those who like culinary hunting, Festival Kuliner Indonesia will be present at Emporium Pluit Mall on 17-28 July 2024. Located on the Ground Floor, there will be more than 30 tenants selling Indonesian signature foods.

This event is a collaboration with Jangkrik Culinary, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy their own favorite dishes. Some foods that must be tried include Cuankie Rahayu Bandung, Nasi Glewo Semarang Mak Lis, Pindang Iga Ny. Bong, Nasi Goreng Babat Pandawa Semarang, and many more.

2. New Jeans Pop Up Store

New Jeans Pop Up Store is open again in Jakarta, precisely on the Upper Ground Floor of Gandaria City. From 5 July to 4 August 2024, you can get various exclusive merchandise from the South Korean group New Jeans, such as albums, photocards, key chains, water bottles, and tote bags.

While you're at New Jeans Pop Up Store, don't forget to take photos at their Instagrammable spots. There is also a photobooth with a New Jeans background.

3. Doraemon Gadgets Holiday

The next event in Jakarta during July 2024 is Doraemon Gadgets Holiday. Held at the Main Atrium Ground Floor Emporium Pluit Mall, Doraemon Gadgets Holiday will take place from 14 June to 14 July 2024.

Here, you can watch a series of interesting events, such as Meet & Greet with Doraemon & Friends, capture moments in the photobooth and Doraemon miniature, and watch Doraemon's live dance performance. Dorameon's live dance schedule will be held 12-14 July at 14.00 and 17.00 WIB.

4. Musikal Keluarga Cemara

You can watch Musikal Keluarga Cemara at Ciputra Artpreneur, Ciputra World, Jalan Prof. DR. Satrio No. 1 Karet Kuningan, South Jakarta. This theater only runs from June 21 to July 14, 2024.

To watch Musikal Keluarga Cemara, the ticket price is 174.900 IDR every Tuesday-Thursday, and 249.900 IDR every Friday-Sunday. Musikal Keluarga Cemara tickets can be purchased via the website www.loket.com/e/musikalkeluargacemara .

5. Asian Food War

Asian Food War offers culinary centers from various countries in Asia, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, and others. The food choices are diverse, with best-selling menus such as Puffy Pofertjes, Es Pontianak, Mango Thailand, Malaysian Kwetiau, and Grilled Lobster.

Visit Asian Food War at Teras Berlian Blok M Square, Jalan Melawai Raya, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. This event is open from 28 June to 14 July 2024 at 10.00-22.00 WIB every day.

6. Celebrate Like A Sponge

Celebrate Like A Sponge at Senayan Park invites all SpongeBob SquarePants cartoon lovers to have fun together. The event will be held from June 28-July 21, 2024.

At Celebrate Like A Sponge, one of the most interesting events is the Meet & Greet SpongeBob & Patrick. The schedule is every Saturday and Sunday at 14.00 (session 1) and 18.00 WIB (session 2).

7. Pitung Experience Room

Mall Artha Gading presents Pitung Experience Room which will take place from 28 June-28 July 2024 at the China Atrium Floor 2. Visitors are invited to an adventure with Si Pitung to infiltrate the colonial headquarters and overcome various obstacles.

Pitung Experience Room ticket price is 50.000 IDR per person. This event is fun to try with friends and family. The location of Mall Artha Gading is on Jalan Artha Gading Selatan No. 1, Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, open from 10.00-22.00 WIB.

8. Pikachu Meet & Greet

Visit Pikachu Parade and Meet & Greet at Taman Anggrek Mall until July 14, 2024. You can watch the cute performance of Pikachu, the animated Pokémon character from Japan.

Pikachu Meet & Greet is held on 13-14 July 2024. The schedule is divided into 3 sessions, namely 12.30-13.00 WIB (session 1), 15.00-15.30 WIB (session 2), and 17.00-17.30 WIB (session 3). The tickets are free and open to visitors of all ages.

For those who don't have any plans for the weekend, the recommended events in Jakarta during July 2024 could be an idea for a fun hangout with friends and family!