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Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival (JJF) is one of the largest jazz festivals in the world. Held in Jakarta, Indonesia, it is arguably the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere.[1] The festival has been held every May since 2021; before that year, it was held every March.

The event has had some notable locations. From 2005 to 2009, it was held at Jakarta Convention Center, Senayan. From 2010 to 2025, it was held at Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran. From 2026 onwards, Java Jazz Festival meets a new location:

It was held for the first time in 2005, when approximately 125 groups and 1,405 artists performed in 146 shows. The first festival was attended by 47,500 visitors during its three-day stretch.[2] The festival, which is also known simply as Java Jazz, was founded by Indonesian businessman Peter F. Gontha.[3]

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2005

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Date: March 5–7, 2005
Venue: Jakarta Convention Center, Senayan
Theme: "Bringing the World to Indonesia"
Number of visitors: ± 35.000[4]
Number of stages: 11

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  • Adjierao & Jendela Ide Kids Percussion
  • AGNEZ MO
  • Aksan Sjuman Quartet
  • Andien
  • Bali Lounge & Gita Wiryawan
  • Bayu Wirawan Trio
  • Bertha & Friends
  • Bintang Indrianto & Sujiwo Tejo
  • Bubi Chen
  • Canizzaro feat. Mus Mujiono
  • Cherokee
  • Chlorophyll
  • CO-P
  • D'Band
  • DJ Glenn
  • Donny Suhendra
  • Dwanka Band
  • Elfa's Bossa's
  • Elfa's Children Choir
  • Elfa's Jazz & Pop
  • Farabi Percussion Ensemble
  • Funky Thumb
  • Trisum (featuring Dewa Budjana, Tohpati, I Wayan Balawan)
  • Glenn Fredly
  • Heaven on Earth
  • Humania
  • Iga Mawarni
  • Indra Lesmana Reborn
  • Janapria/ Sanjaya/ Sjuman
  • Jaque Mate
  • Jazzyphonic
  • Krakatau
  • KSP
  • Kul-Kul
  • Ligro Trio
  • Maliq & D'Essentials
  • Marcell
  • Margie Segers feat. Idang Rasjidi & Friends
  • Maulana Brothers feat. Jackie
  • Melting Pod Soundsystem
  • Nera
  • New Breeze
  • No Name
  • Otti Jamalus Quartet
  • Padi
  • Paragita UI Choir
  • Pentatones feat. Benny Likumahuwa
  • Rieka Roeslan
  • Ruth Sahanaya
  • Saharadja feat. Rio & Sally
  • Salta
  • Shakila
  • Simak Dialog
  • Sova
  • Stereo Soul
  • Sue & Friends
  • Syaharani & The Queenfireworks (ESQI:EF)
  • T-Five
  • Tamam Hoesein & Friends with Nina Warna
  • Ten 2 Five
  • The Groove
  • The Romero's
  • TJNDD International Quartet
  • Zefa

2006

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Date: March 4–6, 2006
Venue: Jakarta Convention Center, Senayan
Theme: "Bringing the World to Indonesia"
Number of visitors: ± 40.000[4]
Number of stages: 15

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  • 4 Peniti
  • Adjierao Percussion Ensemble
  • Aksan Sjuman Quartet
  • Anda Bunga
  • Andi Wiriantono
  • Ape on the Roof
  • Balawan & Batuan Ethnic
  • Bali Lounge
  • Bandung All Stars - Imam Pras, Benny Likumahua & Jazz Connection
  • Benny Mustapha (Battle of the Drums)
  • Blue Savana
  • Blues Brothers Experience "Time Warp"
  • Bobb Quartet
  • British International School
  • Bubi Chen with Bob Tutupoly (special guest)
  • CDB
  • Cronik (turntablist)
  • Deviana
  • Discus feat. Fadly (Padi) & Andien
  • Doddie Latuharhary & Edy Timisela
  • Dwiki Dharmawan Project feat. Rafly
  • Ecoutez
  • Elfa Secioria feat. E Voices
  • Elfa Secioria feat. Elfa's Singer & Elfa's bosas
  • Ello
  • Endah Widiastuti & 426 UPH Bigband
  • Farabi Percussion Ensemble
  • Gadiz & Bass
  • Galaxy Jazz Big Band - (Japan)
  • Gilang Ramadhan feat. Nera
  • Glenn Fredly
  • Guitar Extravaganza (Kiboud M, Lee R, Vinny V, Jack Lee, Balawan, Dion, Nanda)
  • Harvey Malaihollo & Shakila feat. Magenta Lounge
  • Hyper Sax & CO
  • Idang Rasjidi & Syndicate
  • Imam Pras Quartet
  • Indonesian Idol (Mike, Yudika, Monita, Nania, Lucky)
  • Indonesian Soul feat. Humania special guests Marcell, Glenn & Andien
  • Indra Lesmana Reborn Guest Star Lenny Castro
  • Gerald Albright
  • Ireng Maulana & Friends
  • Jakarta International School
  • Japoz (Arief Setiadi & Joel)
  • Jaque Mate
  • Kahitna
  • Kelasik
  • Kiboud Maulana Blues Band
  • Kilimanjarao
  • Kirana Big Band
  • Ligro Trio
  • Luluk Purwanto Quartet
  • Maliq & D'Essentials
  • Marcell
  • Margie Segers
  • Maya Hasan & Soul Mate
  • Mocca
  • Moluccan Nite: Glen Fredly, Ruth Sahanaya, Harvey Malaiholo, Shakila, Mike etc.
  • Nial Djuliarso
  • Nina Tamam And Friends feat. Tamam Hoesein Band
  • Oele Patiselano, a tribute to Perry Pattiselano
  • OpusTre directed by Ricky Lionardi
  • Otti Jamalus
  • Park Drive
  • Quita
  • Rafi Drums
  • Rieke Roeslan
  • Rio Moreno Trio
  • Ruth Sahanaya feat. Ad Colen Quartet
  • Saharadja
  • Shakila
  • Shanou
  • Simak Dialog
  • SORE
  • Sova
  • Tangga
  • The Forte Band: A tribute night to Bill Saragih
  • TIKA
  • Tomorrow People Ensemble
  • Tompi feat. Groovology
  • Tribute to John Pattirane feat. Opustre Big Band, Bob Tutupoly, Ruth Sahanaya, Andre Hehanusa, Shakilla, Margie Segers, Harvey Malaiholo, Lita Zen, Olive, Iwan Zen, Edo Kondologit, MD:Ricky Lionardi, Glenn
  • Tuti & Friends (Jogja)
  • Viky Sianipar
  • White Shoes & Couples Company
  • Wong Pitoe
  • Yeppi Romero & Andi Bayou
  • Zarro
  • Zefa (11th) & uncles

2007

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Date: March 2–4, 2007
Venue: Jakarta Convention Center, Senayan
Theme: "Bringing the World Together"
Number of visitors: ± 40.000[4]
Number of stages: 15

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  • "Brothers Of Revolution" feat Indra Lesmana
  • Humania
  • Glen Fredly
  • Mike
  • Mc Vandal
  • Acoustic Encounter feat:Ireng & Kiboud Maulana, Kadek, Nanda, Viktor R, Oele P, Adjierao
  • Unlimited Percussion
  • Aldrin
  • Andi Wiriantono
  • Arief Setiadi & Friend's
  • Bad Boys Blues
  • Balawan Trio
  • Bambang Nugroho
  • Barry Likumahuwa Project
  • BazzAttack
  • Beben Jazz feat. Carolina
  • Benny Likumahuwa & The Young Connection
  • Benny Mustafa and Young All Stars
  • Bobb Quartet
  • Bubi Chen
  • Canzo
  • Chill n' Play
  • Cindy
  • Devian
  • Dian PP
  • Special Project
  • DJ Ebi
  • DJ Glenn
  • Dwiki Dharmawan World Peace Project
  • Ecoutez
  • Elfa's Singers, Elfa's Bossas with Elfa's Big Band
  • Emerald
  • Endah & Rheza
  • g.d.e
  • Galaxi Big Band
  • Geliga
  • Glen Dauna Jazz Quintet
  • Harry Toledo
  • HyperSax N Co feat. Saunine
  • Idang Rasjidi & The Syndicate
  • Iga Mawarni & Heaven on Earth
  • Imam Fathur
  • Indonesian Voice of Soul (Ello, Rio F, Mike, Lucky, Pasto)
  • Indra Aziz
  • Ivonne Atmodjo
  • Jazzy Phonic
  • Jakarta Drums School Rhythm Nation
  • Jilly And Her Banda Brama
  • Jopie Item & Friends Feat. Rien Djamain
  • Trie Utami
  • Kelasik
  • Kirana Big Band Jogjakarta
  • Krakatau
  • The Journey Of.M.Director:Irvan Chasmala feat. Andien
  • Olive
  • Rieka Roslan
  • Ruth Sahanaya
  • Loopin Loop
  • Maliq & D'Essentials
  • Marcel
  • Melly
  • Michelle Efferin Quartet
  • Moskvitch
  • Oele Pattiselano Project feat. 3G
  • Park Drive
  • Pasto
  • Pineapple
  • Rieka Roslan
  • Rien Djamain
  • Ruth Sahanaya
  • Ryan
  • Shanty
  • Six Element
  • Soul Id
  • Soul Vibe
  • Starlite
  • Syaharani
  • Syaharani & Queen Fireworks
  • The Journey Of Krakatau
  • The Professors
  • The S Scade PCBnB
  • Tiga Mawarnih
  • Titi DJ
  • Tompi & Groovology
  • Viky Sianipar
  • Vivo
  • Warrior of Manga
  • Zarro
  • Zinnia
  • 4 on 6 Quintet
  • Apple Program Application For Music feat. Riza Arshad
  • Dimi
  • EQ Humania Project
  • Jaque Mate
  • Kahitna
  • Karimata
  • Tribute To Barry Likumahuwa feat. Andien, Cindy, Dira, Ello, Mike Mohede, Pasto
  • Rio Febrian
  • Tya Subiakto Orchestra
  • 4 AM Quartet
  • Ello
  • Erwin Gutawa
  • Jakarta Intl School Big Band
  • Kulkul
  • La Belle
  • Quicky
  • Storytellers

2008

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Date: March 7–9, 2008
Venue: Jakarta Convention Center, Senayan
Theme: "Taste the Spirit of Jazz"
Number of visitors: ± 45.000[4]
Number of stages: 19

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  • 21st Night
  • 4 Peniti (DB)
  • 4AM Quartet
  • 5 Wanita - Rieka Roeslan, Yuni Shara, Iga Mawarni, Nina Tamam, Andien
  • Abdul
  • Aditya
  • Adrian Adioetomo (DB)
  • Afgan
  • Alfred Young Sugiri
  • Andezzz [departure:people]
  • Andy Gomez
  • Ari (Groovology)
  • Arti Dewi (DB)
  • Asiabeat
  • Audy
  • Avenue
  • Bad Boyz Blues
  • Bali Lounge
  • Bambang Nugroho Octagon
  • Barry Likumahuwa
  • Benny Likumahuwa & the Salamander Big Band
  • Benny Mustafa van Diest
  • Bibus
  • Bop Vivant
  • Canizzaro
  • Canzo feat. Sherly O
  • Cindy Bernadette
  • Contra Indigo
  • Crave
  • Desty
  • Devian
  • Deviana
  • Dewi Sandra
  • Dian Pramana Poetra
  • Dimi
  • Ecoutez
  • Eki Puradiredja
  • Endah N Rhesa
  • Ermy Kullit
  • Fakta
  • Friends
  • Galaxy Big Band
  • Gihon Lohanda Trio
  • Glen Dauna Project
  • Glenn Fredly
  • Gorga
  • Gugun & The Blues Bug
  • Hyper Sax,
  • Idang Rasjidi
  • Imel Rosalin Trio
  • Ireng Maulana
  • ITMOS (Indonesia-Germany-US)
  • Iwan Wiradz & Tri Budiman feat. Elfa Secioria
  • J-Flow (DB)
  • Jakarta Broadway Singer & IMDI Ensemble
  • Jakarta Drums School
  • JassKiddin'
  • Jazz Perhaps & Flava
  • Jazzmatic
  • Jazzmint Big Band
  • Jeffrey Tahalele
  • Jimmy
  • Jopie Item
  • Karinding Collaborative Project
  • Kinanti Project
  • Kirana Big Band
  • La Belle
  • Laconieck
  • Lenggie
  • Ligro Trio
  • Michelle Effirin Quartet
  • Mike Mohede
  • Mr. Lazy
  • Nial Djuliarso
  • Nikki Manuputty
  • Notturno
  • Oele Pattiselano
  • Oleo, Orbeat (DB)
  • Palm From The Moody Tunes
  • Parkdrive
  • Pasto
  • Phinisi (Makasar)
  • Prambors Jazz Band
  • Pro Rejected
  • R&B Band
  • Radhini & Renita
  • RAN
  • Rio Moreno
  • Ryan
  • Saharadja
  • Santa Monica (DB)
  • Sekapur Sirih
  • Shinta & Jubing
  • Sister Duke
  • Sketsa
  • Sol Project
  • Souleh & Soulehah
  • Soulvibe
  • Starlite
  • Suddenly September
  • Surabaya All Star
  • Syaharani and The Queenfireworks
  • Tao Kombo
  • The Cats
  • The Doctors
  • The New Konservativ
  • Tiga Mawarnih
  • Tika (DB)
  • Tiwi Shakuhachi
  • Tri Sum
  • Two Triple O
  • Vassagie
  • Velvet Band
  • Whisper Not
  • Yance Manusama

2009

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Date: March 6–8, 2009
Venue: Jakarta Convention Center, Senayan
Theme: "It's a Festival for All"
Number of visitors: ± 70.000[4]
Number of stages: 19

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  • 21st Night
  • Abdul & The Coffee Theory feat. David Naif
  • Aditya
  • Afgan
  • Aksan Sjuman
  • Andy Gomez
  • Anggun
  • Ariss
  • Bambang Nugroho Stright Ahead
  • Benny Likumahuwa Jazz Connection & 5 Bones
  • Benny Mustafa Van Diest feat. Nial Djuliarso & Indro
  • Canizzaro
  • Cindy Bernadette
  • Contra Indigo
  • D'Cinnamons
  • Drew
  • Dwiki Dharmawan Global Harmony Orchestra
  • Ecoutez
  • Elfas Scecoria feat. Elfa's Singers
  • Emerald
  • Endah N Rhesa
  • Glenn Fredly Tribute to Chrisye
  • Humania
  • Jamie Aditya
  • Jazmint Big Band
  • Jflow
  • Joeniar Arief & Lala Suwages
  • Joppie Item & Friends
  • LALA
  • Malaka Ensemble feat. Hendry Lamiri Band
  • Maliq 'n D'Essentials feat. The Organic's All Stars
  • Manna
  • New Breeze
  • Nicky Manuputty
  • Nial Djuliarso
  • Noor Bersaudara
  • Oele Pattiselano
  • Orbeat Project
  • Pa Tua (Stefan Thiele)
  • Phinisi
  • Pitoelas Big Band
  • Ran
  • Riza Arsyad Proje Ct/ Simak Dialog
  • Salamander Big Band feat. Margie Segers
  • Sierra
  • Slank
  • Souleh & Souleha
  • Soulvibe
  • Surabaya All Star
  • Tohpati
  • Tompi
  • Tropical Transit
  • Toba Rumba feat. Yeppy Romero
  • Vidi Aldiano
  • Yance Manusama feat Funk Section

2010

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Date: March 5–7, 2010
Venue: Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran
Theme: "Jazzin' Up Remarkable Indonesia"
Number of visitors: ± 60.000[4]
Number of stages: 22

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  • /rif Special Project feat. Toni Monaco, State of Monc Horn & DJ Cream
  • 21st Night
  • Aditya feat. Aminoto K, Andi Rianto, Adrian, Kyriz
  • Anda with the Joints
  • Andezz
  • Andra & the backbone acoustic feat. Ari Lasso
  • Andre Harihandoyo & Sonic People
  • Andre Hehanusa
  • Angel Percussion
  • BAG Trio
  • Batak Sensation
  • Beatbop Jazz Project
  • Benny Mustafa Quartet feat. Indra Lesmana, Yance Manusama, Nikita Dompas
  • Chlorophyl
  • Coklat
  • Contra Indigo
  • Eclairs
  • Ecoutez
  • Endah 'n Rhesa
  • Gugun Blues Shelter
  • Idang Rasjidi Special Funk Project
  • Imela Kei
  • Indra Aryadi
  • Jakarta Broadway Singers
  • Jakarta Broadway Team
  • JavaJazz feat. Indra L., Gilang R., Matez, Donny S., Dewa Budjana
  • Lala Suwages
  • Leonardo
  • Major Seventh
  • Maya Hasan Sound of Light feat. Fariz RM, John P, Adi D, Sandy W, Iwan H, Michael
  • Notturno feat. Chroma String Quartet
  • Opustre Soul Big Band feat. Lea Simanjuntak
  • Papayafil
  • Quartet Punakawan feat. Jaya Suprana
  • Rafi & The Beat with Soul Generation feat. Soulmate, Rudlof, Davina, Bona Pascal, Radhini Aprilia
  • Sol Project
  • SUB 4
  • Surabaya All Star
  • Tika N The Dissidents
  • Titi Sjuman Folk Jazz Project
  • Tropical Transit (Bali)
  • Yeppy Romero & Harry Toledo
  • Yovie Widianto Fusion
  • Yuri Mahatma

2011

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Date: March 4–6, 2011
Venue: Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran
Theme: "Harmony Under One Nation in Remarkable Indonesia"
Number of visitors: ± 110.000[4]
Number of stages: 18

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2012

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Date: March 2–4, 2012
Venue: Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran
Theme: "Where Jazz Finds a Home"
Number of visitors: ± 123.000[4]
Number of stages: 18

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  • Abdul and the Coffee Theory
  • Aboda
  • Ade & Brothers
  • Andi Wiriantono Quartet & the Next Generation
  • Andi Wiriantono Quintet
  • Andien
  • Andre Harihandoyo and Sonic people
  • Ari Pramundito
  • Atmosfera
  • Balawan Bifan Duo
  • Bambang Nugroho Straight Ahead + Cindy Bernadette
  • Barry Likumahuwa Project feat. Ricky Lionardi Big band
  • Benny Likumahuwa Like Father Like Son
  • Benyamin on Jazz - Tribute to the Legend
  • Bob Tutupoly Tribute to Bing Slamet & Sam Saimun feat. Titiek Puspa & Grace Simon
  • Boby Limijaya 8 Horns Band
  • Calvin Jeremy
  • Chaseiro
  • Cindy Bernadette
  • Creamy Sugar Groove
  • Devian Band
  • Deviana und Freunde
  • Dewa Budjana
  • Dira Sugandi
  • Donny Koeswinarno Quartet
  • Donny Suhendra Project feat. Trie Utami
  • Drew
  • Dwiki Dharmawan & Sa'unine String Quartet
  • Emerald BEX
  • Endah & Rhesa
  • Fanny Kuncoro Organ Quartet
  • Farah Di
  • Four on the Floor
  • Funky Thumb feat. Najwa
  • G-Pluck Beatles Gallery
  • Galaxy Big Band
  • Glen Dauna Project
  • Godbless
  • Gugun Blues Shelter
  • Heaven on Earth
  • HIVI
  • Idang Rasjidi
  • Imela Kei
  • IMI Band
  • In Memoriam of Bubi Chen
  • Indonesia Nu Progressive
  • Indonesian Youth Regeneration
  • Indra Aziz Beat Bop Project
  • Indra Lesmana - LLW feat. Maurice Brown
  • Indrawan Tjhin Group
  • Indro Hardjodikoro - The Fingers
  • Jemima
  • JOC feat. Bale Jazz Community
  • Jopie Item Band with His Son
  • Jozz Felix
  • Kirana Big Band
  • KLA Project
  • Kosakata
  • Kotak feat. Nabrassban
  • KSP
  • Lala Karmela
  • Le Smokes Section's
  • Living Colors
  • Maliq & D'Essentials
  • Manna
  • Margo Rising Stars
  • Matthew Sayersz & Tohpati
  • Monita Tahalea Quartet
  • Music Clinic
  • Nicky Manuputty
  • Nino
  • Notturno
  • Oele Pattiselanno
  • Paquita
  • Phylosophy ABG
  • Project Bebas - Irianti & Friends
  • Radhini
  • Raisa
  • Rendezvous by Rieka Roslan
  • Rio Sidik Quintet
  • Sandy Canester
  • Sandy Winarta Quartet
  • Senar 3
  • Shadow Puppets feat. Nesia Ardi
  • Sierra Soetedjo
  • Simak Dialog
  • Sister Duke
  • Sketsa
  • Smart Reborn
  • Soulfull Corp
  • Soulvibe
  • Speakeasy
  • Sri Hanuraga Trio
  • Sruti Respati
  • Stereocase
  • Streamline Quartet
  • Sujiwo Tejo
  • Syaharani & QueenfireWorks
  • Tembang Pribumi
  • The Jongens Quartet
  • The Journalists
  • The Professors
  • The Urban Gentlemen
  • Tohpati Ethnomission
  • Tomorrow People Ensemble
  • Tribute to Herbie Hancock
  • Tribute To Utha Likumahuwa
  • Trio Lestari (Glen Fredly, Sandhy Sondoro, Tompi)
  • Trio Scapes
  • Trisum
  • Twilite Orchestra
  • Urban Phat
  • VNS
  • WRQ

2013

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Date: March 1–3, 2013
Venue: Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran
Theme: "Jazz Up the World"
Number of visitors: ± 115.000[4]
Number of stages: 17

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  • 4 Dekade - Oddie Agam & Friends with Twilite Orchestra
  • Abdul and The Coffee Theory
  • Aboda
  • Ade & Brothers
  • Aiko
  • Aimee Saras Goes Swing
  • Aksan Sjuman Glimpse
  • Amanda and Friends
  • Amboina
  • Andezzz
  • Andi Wiriantono & Friends
  • Andien
  • Anji
  • B.D.G
  • B3
  • Balawan Bifan Trio feat Didiet Violin
  • Bandanaira
  • Barry Likumahuwa Project (BLP) Tribute to Weather Report
  • Be3
  • Benny Likumahuwa Jazz Connection
  • Benny Mustafa feat. Rene Van Helsdigen
  • Bonita & The Husband
  • BubuGiri
  • Calvin Jeremy
  • Cindy Bernadette
  • D'Masiv Jazz Project
  • Dewa Budjana
  • Dewi Sandra
  • Donny Koeswinarno Quintet
  • Donny Suhendra Power-Fusion Trio
  • Dwiki Dharmawan and String Quartet
  • Edelweiss
  • Erik Sondhy Trio ( Karma)
  • Eva Celia
  • Flamenco Jazz Yeppy Romero & Nita Aartsen
  • For Better Life Movement 57kustik
  • G-Pluck Beatles
  • Galaxy Jazz Big Band
  • Ginda and The White Flowers
  • Glen Dauna - Jimi Hendrix Experience
  • Glenn Fredly
  • HajarBleh Big Band
  • Heaven On Earth
  • Highnotes
  • Idang Rasjidi meets Oele Pattiselanno
  • IMI Band
  • Indonesia Youth Regeneration
  • Indra Lesmana-LLW feat Maurice Brown
  • Indro Hardjodikoro The Fingers feat. dr. Tompi
  • Ipang
  • Iwan Hasan & Andien, Enggar + Mery Chamber Jazz
  • Jhagad And Nusaha
  • Karim Suweileh & Jazzy Quintet
  • Kayon
  • Klasika Kompas Workshop
  • Krishna Balagita
  • Ligro Trio
  • Luka, Cinta & Merdeka - Glenn Fredly & Bakuucakar
  • Maliq & D'essentials "Sriwedari"
  • Manna
  • Margo Rising Stars
  • Matthew Sayersz
  • Maya Hasan Classic Goes Jazz
  • Mery Kasiman Project ft. Aksan Sjuman, Riza Arshad
  • Milkiway
  • Mr. Sonjaya
  • Next Project
  • Nino
  • Oele Pattiselanno Septet
  • Out Of Ordinary
  • PD Tracks
  • Philomena Singers
  • Rafly Wasaja
  • Raisa
  • RAN
  • Ritem Pertiwi
  • Sandy Winarta Quartet
  • Sarita Fraya
  • Shadow Puppets - Septet
  • Shadu Rasjidi
  • Shakila
  • Sister Duke
  • Soul Bridge
  • Soul Music System
  • Space System
  • Speakeasy
  • Storia
  • Suave
  • Suddenly September
  • Sweet Mouztache
  • Tembang Pribumi
  • The Collaboration
  • The Crickets
  • The ExtraLarge
  • The Groove feat. Monday Michiru
  • The Jongens Quartet
  • The Soul Makers
  • Three Song
  • Tjut Nyak Deviana Daudsjah feat. Dip'ah
  • Tohpati Bertiga
  • Tompi
  • Tribute To Elfa Secioria Feat Netta, Monita, Jemima, Yassovi
  • Tribute To Ismail Marzuki Feat. Ghea Idol & Dendy Mike's
  • Tribute To Utha Likumahuwa Feat Dinni Budiayu & Jamaica Cafe
  • Tulus
  • Ultras Quartet
  • VNS
  • Vriidom (Bale Jazz)
  • Yassovi

2014

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Date: February 28–March 2, 2014
Venue: Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran
Theme: "Bringing the World to Indonesia"

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Indonesian artists lineup

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  • 5 Wanita
  • Adhitia Sofyan
  • Afgan feat Vina Panduwinata
  • Agnez Mo
  • Andi Wiriantono Free Standarts Jazz Funk & Swing
  • Art Of Tree
  • Balawan
  • Be3
  • Benny Mustafa
  • Bintang Indrianto
  • Bubugiri
  • Darkbark Dimension
  • Devian and the Jazz Intersection
  • Dewa Budjana
  • Dian Pramana Poetra & Twilite Orchestra
  • Diops
  • Dira Sugandi feat Ron King Big Band
  • Donny Koeswinarno Quart Electric
  • Drew
  • Dwiki Dharmawan & Friends
  • Elfa's Bossas
  • Endah N Rhesa Extended
  • Esqi.EF
  • Farah di Band feat Lana Nitibaskara
  • Gadiz and Bazz
  • Galaxy Bigband
  • Gilang Ramadhan With Adi Darmawan & Ivan Nestorman
  • Glen Dauna Project:Chat With Toots Feat Indra Dauna & Rega Dauna ( Harmonica )
  • Gugun Blues Shelter
  • HajarBleh Big Band
  • Idang Rasjidi United Kingdom Rhythm
  • Ina Ladies
  • Indro Hardjodikoro - The Fingers
  • Ivan Handojo
  • J.O.C - PFG
  • Jamie Aditya
  • Jazzmint
  • Jeffrey Tahalele
  • Joey Alexander Trio
  • Joy Tobing
  • Karim Suweileh & The Jazzy Quintet
  • Krystal Tahalele
  • Latasha
  • Like Father like Son Tribute to Indonesian Jazz Legends
  • Liwu Rayie
  • Maliq & D'Essentials
  • Manna Band
  • Marcell with Ricky Lionardi Bigband
  • Monita Tahalea
  • Musikimia
  • Nial Djuliarso
  • Oele Pattiselanno
  • P-Project Bigband
  • Radhini
  • Raisa
  • RAN
  • Rio Moreno Latin Combo
  • Robert MR Quartet
  • Sandy Winarta Trio
  • Sanur Jazz Project feat Damez Nababan
  • Sentimental Moods
  • Shadow Puppets feat Mike Mohede
  • Sierra Soetedjo Tribute to Bubi Chen
  • Sketsa
  • Sound of Soul Project
  • Storia
  • Suave
  • Taman Suropati Chamber
  • Tembang Pribumi
  • Teza Sumendra
  • The Jongens
  • The Newlans
  • Tohpati
  • Tomorrow People Ensemble
  • Trans Brothers Band
  • Tulus
  • Tuslah
  • Valera - Aartsen - Romero
  • YK Samarinda
  • YMI
  • Yuri Jo

2015

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Date: March 6–8, 2015
Venue: Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran

Lineup

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and many more

2016

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Date: March 4–6, 2016
Venue: Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran

Lineup

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and many more

2017

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Date: March 3–5, 2017
Venue: Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran

Lineup

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2018

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Date: March 2–4, 2018
Venue: Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran

Theme: Jazz In Diversity

Special Show: Daniel Caesar, Lauv, Goo Goo Dolls

Friday, March 2

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International artists lineup
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Indonesian artists lineup
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  • A Fine Tuning Creation
  • Adrian Adioetomo
  • Aksan Sjuman Trio
  • Bass G
  • BJ Dixieland
  • Classmate Journal
  • Dira Sugandi
  • Dwiki Dharmawan & Friends Feat.Trisouls and Rahmania Astrini
  • Elek Yo Band with Endah N Rhesa
  • Endah N Rhesa
  • Glenn Fredly
  • HajarBleh Big Band (Special Guests Endah N Rhesa & Teddy Adhitya)
  • Indro Harjodikoro
  • Kunto Aji
  • Lara
  • Mery Kasiman
  • MLDJAZZPROJECT Season 2
  • NonaRia
  • Papua Original
  • Tesla Manaf
  • The Intersection
  • The Soulful Feat. Amelia Ong & Imela Kei
  • Tomorrow People Ensemble

Saturday, March 3

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International artists lineup
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Indonesian artists lineup
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  • 70S OC
  • Candra Darusman Feat. Monita Tahalea, Teddy Adhitya, Danilla, Mondo Gascaro, Adikara Fardy, Nina Tamam, with Special Appearance from Chaisero and Karimata Trio
  • Devian Zikri
  • Dewa Budjana
  • Endah N Rhesa
  • Fourtwnty
  • Hiroaki Kato
  • JAKARTA BLUES FACTORY
  • Java Jive X Fariz RM
  • JAZ
  • Jordy Waelauruw
  • MLDJAZZPROJECT Feat. Marcel, Pusakata Danila, Syaharani
  • MLDJAZZPROJECT Season 1
  • Musicater - Cerita Fatmawati
  • Nayra Dharma
  • Petra Sihombing
  • Syaharani and Queenfireworks
  • Tashoora
  • The Daunas
  • Yamaha Music Project (Glenn Fredly, Andra Ramadhan, Tompi, Sandhy Sondoro, Kafin Sulthan)
  • Yura Yunita
  • ZIO

Sunday, March 4

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International artists lineup
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Indonesian artists lineup
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  • Adhitia Sofyan
  • Adikara Fardy
  • Agam Hamzah & Arini Kumara
  • Andien
  • ANDRE Harihandoyo
  • Cakrawala
  • Deredia
  • Ècoutez
  • Fariz RM
  • Gerald Situmorang Dimensions
  • Gugun Blues Shelter with Tony Monaco
  • Idang Rasjidi
  • Indro Harjodikoro
  • Iramamama
  • Iwa K X Neurotic
  • Maliq & D'Essentials
  • Margie Segers Motown
  • MLDJAZZPROJECT Feat. Marcel, Pusakata Danila, Syaharani
  • MLDJUSTWANTED JUST ONE
  • Mondo Gascaro
  • Pusakata
  • Rega Dauna Project
  • Rendy Pandugo
  • Saxx in The City
  • Sheila and The Upmost
  • Teddy Adhitya
  • The Diplomats
  • The Rollies
  • Tohpati

2019

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Special Show: TOTO, H.E.R, Raveena

Line-up

2020

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Avrist Hall
Friday: Elfa Zulham Project, Prep, Ron King Big Band, Mateus Asato
Saturday: T-Square, Yura Yunita, Jeff Lorber Fusion Trio, Rini
Sunday: Yuka Tamada & Trio Wijaya, Mike Stern & Jeff Lorber Fusion Trio, Pamungkas, Ezra Collective

Be One Hall
Friday: Michael White, Maurice Brown, Michael Paulo & Gregg Karukas & Melissa Manchester
Saturday: ABBA Revival by Maya Hasan, Michael Paulo & Gregg Karukas & Melissa Manchester, Harvey Mason
Sunday: Zad, Jay Som, Brian Simpson & Jackiem Joyner, Young Gun Silver Fox

BNI Hall
Friday: Nusantero Big Band, Chrisye Live by Erwin Gutawa, Reza Artamevia
Saturday: Ardhito Pramono & Ron King Horn Section, Yuni Shara Jazz Project, The Jacksons
Sunday: 7 Bintang, BNI Music Project, Omar Apollo, Tulus

Brava Radio Hall by MRA Media
Friday: The Daunas, Tony Monaco & Friends, Christian Sands Trio, Gerald Situmorang & Sri Hanuraga "Meta"
Saturday: Mondo Gascaro & Rien Djamain, Idang Rasjidi Syndicate, Otti Jamalus & Yance Manusama, Asian Jazz All Stars
Sunday: Nita Aartsen Quintet, New York Voices, Tony Monaco & Friends, Sri Hanuraga Trio

Demajors Stage
Friday: Anov Blues One, Chiki Fawzi, Kabar Burung, 5 Petani, Beatluz Music Collective
Saturday: Skastra, The Melodrama, Alsa Project, Bubugiri, Amboro
Sunday: Shandya, Made Mawut, Adhitia Sofyan, Metta Legita, MRNMRS, D'Name Acoustic Project

Java Jazz Stage
Friday: Lalahuta, Anomalie, Keziah Jones, Marcell
Saturday: Lakateu Lian, Jay Som, Young Gun Silver Fox, Brass Against
Sunday: United States Air Force Band of the Pacific, Cosmo's Midnight, Humania, The Steve McQueens

Kementerian Pariwisata dan Ekonomi Kreatif Stage
Friday: Yongky Vincent, Ade Avery, Paulinho Garcia, Cantika, Oslo Ibrahim
Saturday: Faye Risakotta, Rebecca Reijman, Good Morning Everyone, Andezzz (Departure People)
Sunday: The Mighties, KRLY, Indro Hardjodikoro Project, Tommy Ivan & Uap Widya, Balawan Batuan Ethnic Fusion

MLD Spot Hall
Friday: Likumahuwa Jazz Connection, T-Square, The Free Nationals, Rini
Saturday: Andmesh, MLDJazzProject S4, Jaz, Prep
Sunday: Nania, Church (Mark de Clive-Lowe & Harvey Mason), MLDJazzProject All Stars, Brass Against

MLD Spot Stage Bus
Friday: The Good People, Bass G, Mawar de Jongh, Efek Rumah Kaca
Saturday: Dreikids, Barry Likumahuwa, Saxx in the City, Maliq & D'Essentials
Sunday: Tashoora, Tuan Tigabelas, Sal Priadi, Reality Club

Teh Botol Sosro Hall
Friday: Rizky Febian, Bruno Major, Phil Perry, Isyana Sarasvati
Saturday: Nusantero Big Band, New York Voices, Bruno Major, Kiana Ledé
Sunday: Janapati (Dewa Budjana & Tohpati), Phil Perry, Yamaha Music Project

Top Coffee Hall
Friday: Jopie Item & Friends, Jamie Aditya & Ron King Big Band, Marion Jola, Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles
Saturday: Paulinho Garcia & Elfa's Singers, Anomalie, Brian Simpson & Jackiem Joyner, Mateus Asato
Sunday: Benny Mustafa N Jongens & Margie Segers, Dwiki Dharmawan & Nadin Amizah, Ron King Big Band, Fariz RM Anthology

2021

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Not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic

2022

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The 2022 festival was held May 27 through 29 at the Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran, North Jakarta. The special show included JoJo, PJ Morton and The Temptations Rev. featuring Glenn Leonard.[5]

2023

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The 2023 festival was held on June 2–4 at the Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran, North Jakarta. The festival included several special shows, including performances by Stephen Sanchez, The Chicago Experience featuring Danny Seraphine and Jeff Coffey, Cory Wong, and Max.[6]

2024

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Java Jazz Festival 2024 was the 19th anniversary edition of the annual Java Jazz Festival, held in JIExpo, Jakarta, Indonesia. The festival took place from May 24th to 26th 2024.

Special Show: Laufey, Snoh Aalegra

2025

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The event marked the 20th anniversary of the iconic music festival, held from May 30th to June 1st, 2025 at JIExpo, Jakarta, Indonesia. The festival had 11 stages and over 1,000 musicians, and featured Jacob Collier, Tunde Baiyewu (voice of British pop soul duo Lighthouse Family) and Raye as Special Shows.

2026

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The 2026 festival will be held on 29–31 May 2026. Notably, it marks a change in venue from JIExpo (where the event has been held since its inauguration) to Nusantara International Convention Exhibition, located at PIK 2 in North Jakarta.

Ticket sales are scheduled to launch at 10:00 AM on 1 November 2025, at their official website. Lineup will be announced in due time.

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The Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival (JJF) is an annual multi-day music event held in , , primarily featuring and contemporary genres with performances by local and international artists. Established in 2005 by Peter F. Gontha through Java Festival Production, the festival began at the Jakarta Convention Center and has since expanded significantly, now attracting over 100,000 attendees annually (as of 2025). Over its two decades, including the 20th anniversary celebration in 2025, JJF has become a cornerstone of 's cultural scene, showcasing a diverse lineup that includes jazz legends, rising stars, and fusion acts blending pop, soul, and elements. The event typically spans three days in late May or early June at venues like JIExpo Kemayoran, with plans to relocate to NICE PIK2 in 2026, emphasizing community engagement, musical innovation, and international collaboration. Key highlights include high-profile performances by artists such as and global ensembles, alongside workshops and side events that promote jazz education and cultural exchange in . Organized by Java Festival Production—led by figures including Dewi Gontha—the festival has evolved from a niche jazz gathering into a major platform for musical diversity, consistently drawing crowds from across the region and beyond.

History

Founding and Inception

The Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival (JJF), commonly known as Java Jazz, was founded in 2005 by Indonesian businessman Peter F. Gontha, a media entrepreneur with a deep passion for music. Gontha's vision was to create a platform that would bridge the gap between international jazz luminaries and Indonesia's burgeoning local music scene, while enhancing the country's global image amid challenges like natural disasters and security concerns at the time. The inaugural edition took place from March 4 to 6, 2005, at the in Senayan, , marking an ambitious launch with 125 musical groups comprising 1,405 artists delivering 146 performances across multiple stages. This three-day event drew approximately 47,500 visitors, setting a precedent for large-scale gatherings in and showcasing a mix of global and domestic talents. Central to the festival's ethos was its inaugural theme, "Bringing the World to ," which underscored the intent to introduce international influences to local audiences and foster cultural exchange through music. This theme reflected Gontha's broader goal of positioning as a vibrant hub for world-class . Organizing the event was PT Java Festival Production (JFP), established in 2005 specifically to manage the festival's logistics and production under Gontha's initiative. Dewi Gontha, Peter's daughter and a graduate, joined the company in 2004 and serves as its president director, overseeing operations and ensuring the seamless execution of the event from its inception.

Growth and Milestones

Following its founding, the Java Jazz Festival rapidly expanded in scale, attracting approximately 47,500 visitors in its inaugural 2005 edition and growing to 150,000 attendees by 2011, which solidified its status as one of the largest festivals in the . This surge in attendance reflected the event's increasing popularity and its role in promoting within Indonesia's . By the late , the festival was drawing around 115,000 people over three days, underscoring its sustained growth amid evolving programming. A key milestone in the festival's development occurred in 2010, when it relocated to the in Kemayoran to support expansion to 21 stages, enabling broader programming and higher capacity for visitors. This infrastructural shift allowed the incorporation of diverse genres beyond traditional , including fusion, , , and R&B, which broadened its appeal and attracted a wider audience while maintaining a core focus on jazz innovation. The festival faced significant challenges during the , with the 2020 edition held from February 28 to March 1 before the 2021 edition was canceled due to health restrictions, marking a rare interruption after 16 consecutive years. In response, it adapted by shifting from its traditional March dates to May/June starting in , a change driven by ongoing pandemic recovery efforts and government support for live events, which also aligned with improved seasonal conditions for outdoor programming. This adjustment facilitated a triumphant return, with the edition resuming in-person gatherings under health protocols. Reaching its 20th edition in 2025, held from May 30 to June 1 at JIExpo Kemayoran, the celebrated its legacy through special retrospectives on past and innovations, further enhancing its international draw by featuring global artists and attracting foreign tourists. This milestone highlighted the event's evolution from a local initiative—rooted in the founder's vision of elevating Indonesian on the world stage—into a premier regional music platform.

Organization

Founder and Production

The Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival was founded in 2005 by Peter F. Gontha, a prominent Indonesian media entrepreneur and jazz enthusiast whose career spanned multiple sectors including banking, energy, and real estate. Gontha's passion for jazz was deeply influenced by his father, Victor Gontha, a pioneer of the genre in who established the country's first in 1948 and played trumpet in a jazz band at Shell Oil Company in . Prior to launching the festival, Gontha held key executive roles, such as in the Bimantara Group from 1983 to 1998, where he contributed to media and broadcasting initiatives, before shifting focus to cultural events. The festival's operations are managed by Java Festival Production (JFP), a company established in 2004 by Peter F. Gontha, with his daughter Dewi Gontha serving as the current president director, to handle production, artist booking, and overall event management. JFP evolved from earlier efforts to promote in , including the Warta Jazz monthly newsletter launched in 1996 to promote the genre in and beyond. As the leading event organizer for international music festivals in , JFP oversees comprehensive such as coordinating multiple stages—up to 11 in recent editions—ticketing through its proprietary JFP.events system, and providing accommodations for over 1,000 performers annually. Gontha's founding philosophy emphasizes fostering Indonesian jazz talent by integrating it with international collaborations, aiming not only to import global artists but also to elevate local musicians onto the world stage through shared performances and exposure. This approach has sustained the festival's growth, supported in part by sponsorships that fund expanded programming and infrastructure.

Sponsors and Partnerships

The Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival has relied on key sponsorships from major Indonesian institutions to fund its operations, with Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) serving as the primary sponsor since 2006, contributing substantial financial support that covers artist bookings, stage setups, and logistical infrastructure. BNI's involvement has grown over the years, including innovative promotions like customer rewards at the 2025 edition, which helped sustain the festival's scale amid rising production costs. Prior to BNI's dominant role, the festival benefited from sponsorships by other prominent Indonesian corporations, such as the tobacco company in its early editions around 2013, which provided branding and funding support. More recently, companies like (with brands including and Chitato) sponsored the 2023 event, focusing on food and beverage integrations, while tea brand Sosro has been a consistent longtime partner alongside BNI for 20 years. These corporate backers, often from banking and consumer goods sectors, have enabled the festival to expand its programming without compromising on international talent. The festival maintains partnerships with international promoters through its production arm, PT Java Festival Production, which facilitates bookings for global acts such as Herbie Hancock's headline performance in 2012 and Snarky Puppy's appearances in 2014 and 2025. These collaborations ensure a mix of jazz legends and contemporary ensembles, enhancing the event's worldwide appeal. Locally, the festival collaborates with Indonesian jazz communities to scout and showcase emerging talent, as seen in the 2019 edition that featured 75 domestic artists and projects from the national jazz scene, and ongoing initiatives like the MLD Jazz Project talent-scouting program launched in 2017. These partnerships with local academies and musicians foster development, integrating homegrown performers into the lineup alongside international stars. Alliances with tourism entities further amplify the festival's role in positioning as a cultural destination, with promotions like Garuda Indonesia's ticket giveaways in 2024 and Hotels' packages tied to the event, drawing foreign visitors and boosting attendance. Officials have noted the festival's potential to attract international tourists, as highlighted by Minister in 2023. Sponsorships have directly improved accessibility, with ticket prices starting at around 275,000 IDR (approximately 18 USD) for special shows in 2025 and BNI-backed promotions like "Buy 1 Get 2" deals making entry more affordable for locals. Additionally, free community stages and events, such as minishows at partner venues, allow broader participation beyond paid admissions.

Event Format

Structure and Programming

The Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival operates on a three-day format held over a weekend, typically from Friday to Sunday, with performances commencing in the morning and extending into the late night to maximize attendee immersion in the event's rhythm. This structure supports an expansive program of over 100 performances, drawing from diverse jazz subgenres such as fusion, , and contemporary soul, while incorporating adjacent styles like R&B and to broaden appeal. For example, the 2025 edition featured over 100 performances by 1,000 musicians across 11 stages. The festival's programming philosophy centers on cultural exchange and innovation, curating a balanced mix of international headliners and emerging Indonesian artists to foster community and global dialogue within the jazz scene. Artist selection divides the lineup into main stage presentations for established performers, side stages highlighting up-and-coming acts, and special showcases dedicated to cross-genre collaborations, ensuring a dynamic progression from high-profile sets to intimate explorations. This curation approach, which prioritizes both legendary figures and rising talents, has evolved to include interactive elements like workshops for skill-building in and after-hours jam sessions where performers and attendees converge for spontaneous music-making. Complementing the sonic experience, dedicated food and beverage zones evoke jazz culture through themed offerings, enhancing the festival's holistic atmosphere. In response to the , the festival adapted with health protocols and capacity limits in 2021 before fully resuming in-person programming in 2022, incorporating select hybrid elements to reach broader audiences during the transition. Ticketing is tiered to accommodate varying levels of access, ranging from general admission and single-day passes to three-day bundles and VIP options with premium seating, all designed to manage capacities for around 45,000 attendees across the event. This operational blueprint underscores the festival's commitment to accessibility while maintaining high production standards for a seamless experience.

Stages and Logistics

The Java Jazz Festival employs a multi-stage setup to accommodate its diverse lineup, featuring 11 simultaneous stages that include a main outdoor for headlining acts and several indoor halls designed for more intimate performances. This configuration allows for concurrent shows across genres, with sound and lighting systems rigorously tested prior to each edition to ensure high-quality audio and visual experiences. Logistics for attendee management emphasize efficient crowd flow and safety, with capacity limits enforced at each stage on a first-come, first-served basis to prevent overcrowding. TransJakarta bus services facilitate access from locations such as Blok M and other key stops, providing affordable shuttles directly to the JIExpo Kemayoran venue. Sustainability efforts include a Event Program initiated around 2016, which promotes waste reduction through recycling stations and partnerships with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, aiming to minimize environmental impact during the event. The festival operates over a three-day period, typically with programming beginning on Friday as an opening segment, intensifying into full-day schedules on Saturday and Sunday to maximize attendee engagement. To address Jakarta's rainy season, organizers incorporate weather contingencies, such as shifting select performances to indoor halls when occurs, ensuring continuity without major disruptions. Post-2022, health protocols have included mandatory compliance with government guidelines, featuring stage-specific capacity restrictions and provisions for visitor screening to maintain public safety amid ongoing considerations.

Venues

Early Venues (2005–2009)

The Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival exclusively utilized the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) in Senayan as its venue from 2005 to 2009, establishing a central indoor hub that facilitated the event's foundational growth in urban Jakarta. This location, situated in the city's commercial heart near Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, offered key logistical benefits, including immediate access to multiple luxury hotels such as the adjacent Sultan Hotel connected via air-conditioned walkways, and proximity to public transportation networks like TransJakarta buses and major highways. These advantages enabled efficient attendee flow and supported the festival's emphasis on an accessible, professional setting for both local and international performers during its early years. The JCC's indoor configuration, comprising multiple halls and plenary spaces, shaped the festival's fully enclosed format, accommodating a progression of stages from 11 in its inaugural 2005 edition—featuring 146 performances—to 19 by 2009, which allowed for expanded programming diversity without outdoor elements. Attendance correspondingly scaled, drawing approximately 47,500 visitors in 2005 and reaching around 72,000 by 2009, reflecting the venue's capacity to handle growing crowds within its structured indoor layout. However, the center's limited outdoor space posed challenges, confining expansions to existing indoor facilities and prompting a focus on optimized hall utilization rather than expansive site developments. This venue choice laid the groundwork for the festival's reputation as a premier indoor jazz event in , but escalating attendance and stage requirements ultimately necessitated a transition in 2010 to the larger (JIExpo) for enhanced capacity and comfort.

Modern Venues (2010–Present)

Since 2010, the Java Jazz Festival has been held at the (JIExpo) in Kemayoran, an expansive venue spanning 44 hectares that includes indoor exhibition halls and extensive outdoor spaces, enabling the event to accommodate multiple simultaneous performances. This shift from earlier, more limited indoor facilities allowed for significant growth, with the site supporting 10 to 18 stages across its halls and open areas, facilitating over 100 performances annually. The venue's layout, featuring halls like A, B, C, and D with combined indoor areas up to 50,000 square meters and outdoor spaces more than 50,000 square meters, has handled capacities exceeding 100,000 attendees per edition. JIExpo's infrastructure provides practical advantages, including ample parking across designated areas such as the West Parking zone and multiple entry points for efficient crowd flow, alongside integrated food stalls and markets that enhance the festival experience without permitting outside provisions. peaked at over in 2012, underscoring the venue's role in scaling the event to draw large crowds for three-day runs. Outdoor stages, numbering up to three in some years, incorporate adaptations like covered structures to mitigate Jakarta's variable weather, ensuring continuity during rain. Looking ahead, the festival announced a transition for 2026 to the Nusantara International Convention Exhibition (NICE) at PIK 2 in , a larger state-of-the-art facility designed for further expansion and enhanced production capabilities. This move aims to build on JIExpo's legacy while addressing growing demands for space and amenities in post-pandemic operations.

Editions

Early Editions (2005–2009)

The inaugural edition of the International Java Jazz Festival took place from March 4 to 6, 2005, at the , establishing the event as a premier platform for and related genres in . The lineup blended international talents, such as American saxophonist Gerald Albright, with emerging Indonesian artists including singer , helping to introduce fusion elements to local audiences. This first festival attracted 47,500 attendees over three days, setting the foundation for traditions like multi-stage programming and a mix of global and domestic performers. Building on its debut success, the 2006 edition, held March 3 to 5, expanded the scope with additions like Indonesian vocalist Ruth Sahanaya, who performed jazz standards, contributing to the festival's growing emphasis on and local icons. The event saw increased scale, featuring 15 stages and drawing approximately 60,000 visitors, reflecting rising interest in within Indonesia's urban music scene. The 2007 festival, from March 2 to 4, shifted focus toward local fusion acts, exemplified by the performances of Jakarta-based jazz-soul band , whose neo-soul sound helped solidify the event's role in nurturing Indonesian talent. Attendance remained steady at around 60,000, underscoring the festival's consolidation as a key cultural gathering amid steady growth in appreciation. In 2008, held March 7 to 9, the programming introduced pop-jazz crossovers, with young Indonesian singer Afgan marking his debut and bridging contemporary pop with influences to appeal to broader demographics. Visitor numbers rose to about 65,000, highlighting the festival's evolving appeal to younger audiences through genre-blending acts. The 2009 edition, March 6 to 8, achieved a milestone with 72,000 attendees, its largest crowd to date, driven by headliners like band , who fused rock energy with jazz improvisation in a notable crossover performance. The edition also featured a tribute to the late Indonesian singer led by vocalist , emphasizing the festival's tradition of international-Indonesian collaborations and cementing its status as Asia's leading jazz event during these formative years.

Expansion Years (2010–2019)

The Expansion Years marked a period of significant growth for the Java Jazz Festival, as it transitioned to larger venues and attracted record crowds while broadening its lineup to include a mix of established international fusion artists and rising Indonesian talents. In 2010, the festival drew approximately 60,000 attendees over three days at the , showcasing Indonesian guitarist alongside global fusion acts such as and Christian McBride's Inside Straight, which highlighted the event's evolving emphasis on and collaborations. This edition solidified the festival's reputation as a platform for blending local scenes with international influences, setting the stage for exponential expansion. By 2011 and 2012, attendance surged to 110,000 and 115,000 visitors respectively, reflecting the festival's rapid scaling and appeal to younger demographics through diverse programming. The 2011 lineup featured Indonesian singer Raisa, jazz supergroup Trio Lestari, and American fusion ensemble , whose performance of standards drew massive crowds and underscored the event's fusion of pop-jazz elements with traditional . In 2012, the festival continued this momentum with headliners like and , further elevating its status as Southeast Asia's premier jazz gathering and contributing to a 50 percent increase in international artist participation compared to prior years. The 2013–2014 editions maintained attendance above 115,000, with a notable infusion of emerging Indonesian artists and elements that enriched the festival's global diversity. In 2013, singer Tulus captivated audiences with soulful performances, while the 2014 edition spotlighted young piano prodigy , whose trio delivered original compositions and standards like "," marking his breakthrough on an international stage at just 10 years old. Brazilian composer brought Latin rhythms to the forefront, influencing collaborations that fused with contemporary jazz, and helping to draw a more varied crowd from across the region. From 2015 to 2017, the festival experienced sustained growth, with crowds reaching 114,000 by 2016, driven by an emphasis on nurturing new voices alongside veteran acts. Emerging artist debuted in 2015 with energetic sets that bridged jazz and , exemplifying the event's role in launching local talents like those from the Indonesian jazz scene. This period saw increased programming for youth-oriented stages, featuring artists such as Andien and Tulus in subsequent years, which helped sustain the festival's upward trajectory in attendance and cultural resonance before peaking in diversity during the late . The 2018–2019 editions represented the zenith of pre-pandemic expansion, with lineups emphasizing soul, R&B, and rock fusion that attracted over 100,000 attendees annually and showcased unparalleled international-local synergy. In 2018, Canadian artist Daniel Caesar delivered intimate soul performances, including "Best Part," that resonated deeply with Indonesian audiences and highlighted the festival's growing focus on contemporary global sounds. The 2019 program culminated this era with iconic acts like TOTO and H.E.R., culminating in a celebration of diverse genres from neo-soul to classic rock that affirmed the festival's status as a vibrant hub for musical innovation.

Recent Editions (2020–2025)

The 16th edition of the Java Jazz Festival took place from February 28 to March 1, 2020, at JIExpo Kemayoran in , marking the last pre-pandemic event with a diverse lineup that included international acts such as and the Mike Stern-Jeff Lorber Fusion Trio. This installment featured performances across multiple stages, blending and contemporary sounds before global restrictions began to affect live events. In 2021, the festival was fully canceled due to the , representing the first major interruption in its history as health measures prohibited large gatherings. Organizers shifted focus to virtual alternatives in the broader music scene, but no in-person or hybrid Java Jazz programming occurred that year. The festival resumed in with its 17th edition from May 27 to 29 at JIExpo Kemayoran, adopting a later May schedule to align with post-pandemic recovery and improved weather conditions. Special shows highlighted artists like , , and Revue featuring Glenn Leonard, drawing crowds eager for live music after the hiatus. For the 18th edition in 2023, held June 2 to 4 at the same venue, the lineup emphasized rising stars and jazz veterans, including headliners on opening night and alongside MAX on the second day. The event incorporated streaming options for select performances, allowing broader access amid lingering global travel challenges. The 19th edition occurred May 24 to 26, 2024, at JIExpo Kemayoran, featuring special shows by and as key attractions in a program that spanned , , and R&B genres. Marking its 20th anniversary, the 2025 edition ran from May 30 to June 1 at JIExpo Kemayoran, with 11 stages hosting over 1,000 musicians and special performances by , , , and . The milestone celebration emphasized the festival's evolution, blending anniversary tributes with innovative stage setups.

Cultural Impact

Attendance and Popularity

The Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival has experienced significant growth in attendance since its inception, beginning with 47,500 visitors in its inaugural 2005 edition and reaching a peak of 150,000 attendees in 2011. Post-2010, the festival has consistently drawn an average of over 100,000 visitors annually, with figures such as 130,000 in 2015 and 115,000 in 2019 underscoring its scale. Following a dip during the , attendance recovered strongly, with 110,000 visitors in 2023 and over 111,000 in the 2025 edition, returning to pre-pandemic highs. The festival's audience demographics primarily consist of urban youth aged 18–35, alongside families and dedicated jazz enthusiasts, reflecting its appeal as a multigenerational event in Jakarta. International visitors, mainly from Asian countries and , have seen steady growth, with targets reaching 10–15% of total attendance by 2023, up from lower proportions in earlier years. Crowds in recent editions, such as 2024, have been notably passionate, contributing to the event's vibrant atmosphere. Several factors drive the festival's popularity, including affordable ticket pricing ranging from IDR 500,000 to 1,500,000 for day passes and bundles, making it accessible to a broad . Social media engagement and extensive media coverage amplify its reach, while its recognition as one of the world's top festivals by publications like enhances its global allure. Economically, the event generates substantial revenue for , with the 2025 edition alone contributing IDR 162.48 billion (approximately USD 10.2 million) through visitor spending and related activities.

Influence on Indonesian Music

The Java Jazz Festival has played a pivotal role in nurturing local talent within Indonesia's scene, providing a prominent stage for emerging artists to gain visibility and build their careers. Performances by young prodigies such as pianist , who debuted at the festival in 2014 alongside bassist Barry Likumahuwa and drummer Sandy Winarta, marked an early milestone in his rise to international acclaim, including Grammy nominations. Similarly, vocalist Raisa Andriana has frequently performed at the event since 2011, using the platform to showcase her blend of , pop, and soul, which solidified her status as one of Indonesia's leading contemporary artists. The festival typically features a substantial portion of Indonesian performers; for example, the 2019 edition included 75 local acts among 111 total artists, emphasizing its commitment to promoting domestic talent. Beyond artist development, the festival has fostered cultural fusion by integrating Western jazz traditions with Indonesian musical elements, inspiring innovative hybrid genres. Acts like Balawan Gamelan Fusion have performed at Java Jazz, merging percussion with to create unique soundscapes that resonate with local audiences. This blending extends to other styles, such as incorporating rhythms into jazz arrangements, as seen in various festival lineups that highlight Indonesia's diverse musical heritage. Since its early years, the event has included community outreach through educational workshops and panels, allowing musicians and enthusiasts to engage with industry experts on topics like and genre fusion, thereby democratizing access to jazz . The festival's enduring legacy includes elevating jazz education across Indonesia, contributing to the growth of academies and programs in cities like and that train new generations of musicians. It has influenced the proliferation of similar events, such as the Jazz Festival, by setting a standard for large-scale programming in the region. Following its 20th anniversary in 2025, Java Jazz announced plans to relocate to the expansive NICE PIK 2 venue starting in 2026, aiming to broaden its reach and integrate more and elements to further embed in Indonesian . Globally, the festival has been recognized in media outlets as a key bridge for , drawing international artists and audiences while amplifying 's contributions to the .

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