A Tasteful 2025: 6 Culinary Festivals in Indonesia to Make Your Vacation Even More Exciting

Indonesia is widely known for its rich culinary heritage, which is not only delicious but also culturally significant. From traditional market treats to unique regional dishes, Indonesia’s food culture has long attracted both local and international tourists. No wonder food festivals are always packed with visitors—offering not just flavors but also a lively and memorable experience. So, if you're currently planning or about to plan a vacation across different regions of Indonesia, here are some culinary festivals in 2025 that you won't want to miss.

Foodball Festival (May 29–June 10)

If you love football and food, the Foodball Festival is a must-visit! This festival combines the thrill of watching Indonesia’s national team matches on June 5 and 10 with rows of mouthwatering food stalls. Visitors can also join various exciting activities, including the FIFA Playstation Cup competition! The event will be held at Ciputra Mall Cibubur, Bekasi and is perfect for a family outing.

Event highlights:

• Coloring competition for kids.

• Ice cream festival.

• Free jersey screen printing of your favorite team.

• FIFA Playstation Cup with a total prize of IDR 10 million.

Pesta Mangan 2025 (May 30–June 1)

Interested in watching live performances by local musicians while surrounded by hundreds of food stalls? Pesta Mangan returns this year at the Alun-Alun Barat in Serang City, Banten, featuring a lineup of authentic Indonesian street food and live entertainment! From famous bands to solo artists, everyone will light up the stage to accompany your culinary evening. With entry tickets priced at only IDR 55,000, this event is a perfect weekend option with friends or family!

Event highlights:

• Live music concerts by popular Indonesian artists and bands.

• Hundreds of local street food stalls.

• A vibrant and colorful culinary festival atmosphere.

Festival Aci Nusantara (June 14–15)

This unique festival focuses on dishes made from aci (tapioca flour), presenting a variety of specialties from the Sundanese region—like mozzarella-filled cireng to cilok with spicy peanut sauce. You can even learn how these traditional snacks are made. The event will be held at Gedung Sate, Bandung.

Event highlights:

• Dozens of food stalls selling aci-based dishes

• Photography competition with prizes

• Live music by local artists

Ubud Culinary Festival (May 30–June 1)

Bali isn’t just about beach getaways and sunset views. At the Culinary Garden in Ubud, you’ll find a culinary experience that takes your vacation to the next level. The festival showcases local delights like ayam betutu, sate lilit, nasi Bali and many more. Interestingly, this event also involves international chefs, making it attractive to foreign visitors. Expect a fusion of local ingredients and modern culinary techniques.

Event highlights:

• Traditional Balinese dishes and fusion cuisine.

• Workshops and live cooking shows by international chefs.

• Local markets and traditional Balinese art performances.

Jakarta Fair (June 12– July 13)

More than just an exhibition, Jakarta Fair is a grand annual celebration featuring hundreds of food vendors from all over the Indonesian archipelago. From sate Padang and kerak telor to trendy snacks, everything is here! This festival will be held at JIExpo Kemayoran. Here, you can experience the culinary delights from all corners of Indonesia. Perfect for family vacations, as it also features amusement rides, live concerts, and various product exhibitions.

Event highlights:

• Hundreds of food vendors from various regions of Indonesia.

• Food and beverage product discounts.

• Live music entertainment.

EASTFOOD Indonesia 2025 (June 12–15)

This festival will be held at Grand City Convex, Surabaya and is primarily aimed at culinary business owners in Indonesia. That's because this festival puts the spotlight on the essential ingredients behind all kinds of delicious dishes. That said, there will also be cooking demos—so you can see how dishes are made from these ingredients. Of course, some booths even let you sample the food.

Event highlights:

• A wide variety of food ingredients.

• Cooking demonstrations by professional chefs.

So, are you ready to explore Indonesia’s culinary scene this year? Mark your calendar and pick your destination. For a smooth culinary journey, make sure also to prepare your accommodation, transport, and protect your trip with Travel Insurance from MSIG Indonesia.