Indonesia's October 2025 Tourism Agenda: MotoGP, Gandrung Sewu, and More

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - October 2025 is set to be a spectacular month for enthusiasts of arts, culture, sports, and music across Indonesia. A diverse array of festivals and world-class events will highlight the nation's natural beauty, rich traditions, and creative dynamism.

From major music festivals in the capital to ancient cultural performances in Banyuwangi and the thrills of MotoGP, this tourism agenda is not to be missed.

Indonesia's Tourism Agenda for October 2025

1. Synchronize Fest 2025

Held from October 3 to 5 at Gambir Expo, Kemayoran, Jakarta, the annual Synchronize Fest is a unique, cross-genre, and cross-generational music celebration. This year's lineup features over 140 musicians spanning genres including pop, rock, hip hop, and traditional Indonesian music.

Beyond standard concerts, the festival is renowned for fostering unique collaborations among artists from different eras, establishing it as one of Indonesia's most anticipated music events.

2. Art Jakarta 2025

Taking place from October 3 to 5 at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Art Jakarta returns as Southeast Asia's most prominent contemporary art fair. The event will showcase hundreds of works, including paintings, installations, and experimental art projects, from dozens of both domestic and international galleries.

The fair also incorporates curatorial tours, specialized discussions, and large-scale installations, making it an essential platform for artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts.

3. MotoGP Mandalika

The MotoGP Indonesia event, scheduled from October 3-5, 2025, at the Mandalika Circuit in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, transcends mere racing by offering a comprehensive sports tourism experience with numerous complementary activities.

The spectacle begins with a Riders Parade in Mataram on October 1, followed by the Riders Go To School program on October 2, and culminates with the international music concert When Music Meets Speed - Burn The Limits!

4. Wakatobi Wave (Wonderful Festival and Expo)

The Wakatobi Wave will be held from October 3-5, 2025. This event not only encourages visitors to explore the globally renowned underwater biodiversity of Wakatobi in Southeast Sulawesi but also features conservation initiatives, vibrant cultural performances, distinct Bajo cultural displays, decorative boat parades, and regional culinary showcases.

5. Festival 5 Danau 2025

This festival, taking place on October 9-11, 2025, in Solok Regency, West Sumatra, is a celebration of the five iconic lakes in the area: Lake Singkarak, Lake Diatas, Lake Dibawah, Lake Talang, and Lake Aie Batumbuak.

In addition to showcasing this natural charm, the festival features Minangkabau cultural performances and artistic attractions, actively involving the local community and creative economy stakeholders. Its core purpose is to both attract tourists and stimulate the regional economy.

6. Roon Wondama Festival

The Roon Wondama Festival will be hosted on Roon Island, Teluk Wondama Regency, West Papua, from October 22-24, 2025. This event serves as a crucial platform to introduce the striking natural beauty, distinct culture, unique history, and local cuisine of Wondama Bay.

The festival's timing coincides with the centennial commemoration of the Aitumieri Civilization, a historical site of education and social transformation for the Papuan community.

7. Gandrung Sewu Festival

Banyuwangi once again presents the spectacular Gandrung Sewu 2025 dance performance. Under the theme "The Scarf of Gandrung," this event will take place at Pantai Boom Marina Banyuwangi, East Java, from October 23-25, 2025.

This year, thousands of Gandrung dancers will perform on a dramatic stage, highlighting the scarf as a profound symbol of the journey, heritage, and enduring cultural resilience of Banyuwangi.

8. Lake Poso Festival

The Lake Poso Festival 2025 is scheduled from October 24-26, 2025, in Kota Wisata Tentena, Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi. Attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the region's cultural richness, witness colorful traditional dances, and appreciate the magnificent natural beauty of Lake Poso.