Must-see entertainment in Jakarta

  • Nautilus

    South Jakarta

    Nautilus is a bold, classic European-versus-Asian-bling drinking lounge at the Four Seasons hotel. Upon entering, you're drawn to the striking mural of…

  • Kinosaurus Jakarta

    South Jakarta

    Walk through the Aksara bookshop, then rub shoulders with Jakarta's artistic community at this hidden cinema, which hosts independent short and fringe…

  • CGV Grand Indonesia

    Jakarta

    If you've never had a VIP cinema experience, this is the place to do it. Gold class has a premium lounge, reclining chairs and waiter service (you can buy…

  • Taman Ismail Marzuki

    Jakarta

    Jakarta's premier cultural centre has a great selection of cinemas, theatres and exhibition spaces. Performances (such as Sundanese dance and gamelan…

  • T-Rex Family Karaoke

    Jakarta

    Despite the name, this is not a particularly family friendly place. Although kids are welcome, it can get pretty boozy. The dozens of private karaoke…

  • Rossi Musik

    Jakarta

    Those wanting to tap into Jakarta's underground music scene can head to this grungy venue which hosts local punk, metal, indie and hip hop gigs most…

  • Gelora Bung Karno Stadium

    South Jakarta

    Indonesia's largest stadium was completed in 1962. Since then it's had a few rebuildings and is presently used for football matches – especially by…

  • Metropole XXI

    Jakarta

    Housed in a historic theatre (the oldest in Jakarta), this plush cinema with gold trim is worth a visit. It shows Western movies in English. There's a…

  • Motion Blue

    South Jakarta

    Inside the swanky Fairmont hotel, this dark and cavernous venue hosts live jazz, pop, funk, world music, classical and more on a regular basis. You can…

  • Aula Simfonia Jakarta

    Jakarta

    A huge and grand concert hall in a slightly removed location, this private facility is the work of Stephen Tong, a Chinese-American evangelist. The venue…

  • TIM XXI

    Jakarta

    Next to the Taman Ismail Marzuki centre, this inexpensive movie theatre shows the latest Western blockbusters in English with Indonesian subtitles.

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