Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival (JJF) is one of the largest jazz festivals in the world and arguably the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere, held in Jakarta, Indonesia.[1] The annual jazz festival is held every early March and was designed to be one of the largest jazz festivals globally. 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] Since 2022, the festival has moved to the end of May or early June. In 2025, the festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary.
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
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: ?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Candra Darusman Feat. Monita Tahalea, Teddy Adhitya, Danilla, Mondo Gascaro, Adikara Fardy, Nina Tamam, with Special Appearance from Chaisero and Karimata Trio
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 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
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
Java Jazz Festival 2025 will mark the 20th anniversary of this iconic music festival. It will be held from May 30th to June 1st, 2025 at JIExpo, Jakarta, Indonesia.
This special edition promises to be a celebration of two decades of incredible music, featuring a diverse lineup of both local and international artists.
