Seven weekend events in Jakarta on Aug. 8, from film to textiles
Some events are free, including a children’s film festival at TIM and a creative market in Kuningan.
Jakarta residents have seven weekend options on Saturday, Aug. 8, ranging from art exhibitions and a film festival to a creative market. The exhibition “Bermalam di Angan-Angan” at Dia.lo.gue runs from 08.00-20.00 WIB. Pamer Budaya Kalimantan Selatan begins at 08.30 WIB at Dermaga Pasar Terapung, Danau Dunia Air Tawar, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. Museum Tekstil is also holding the Pameran Wastra “Menjaga Warisan untuk Masa Depan” from 09.00-15.00 WIB. For families, NextScene Kids & Youth Film Festival 2026 is free at Gedung Trisno Soemardjo, Taman Ismail Marzuki, from 09.00-21.00 WIB. Other options include the exhibition “Antara Nyata dan Maya” at Art:1 New Museum, Lokal Indonesia Artisan Market at Menara Sun Life Kuningan, and “Riar Rizaldi: Periode Piece” at Museum MACAN.