October is just around the corner, bringing plenty of art exhibitions in Yogyakarta for you to enjoy and create memorable experiences. Yogyakarta has long been a cultural hub, rich in art and tradition, featuring a diverse range of events, from exhibitions to parades and more. The city is also known for its iconic season, ‘Lebaran Seni’ becomes the largest art celebration period, usually held from July to September, or sometimes longer.
So, where can you explore art exhibitions this season? Here’s the list!
| Art Exhibition | Period | Ticket | Location | Description |
| Masa Peralihan Art Exhibition | 26 September -15 November 2025 | Free Entrance | Cemeti Institute | Masa Peralihan is a solo art exhibition by Enka Komariah, exploring various historical issues. She highlights the fractures that have shaped Indonesia’s journey, focusing on the transitional periods, or Masa Peralihan, that accompany each of these moments. |
| Asana Bina Seni 2025 by Biennale Jogja | 19-24 September 2025 | Free Entrance | Padukuhan Boro II, Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta | Asana Bina Seni 2025 is a program by the Yogyakarta Biennale Foundation that provides a space for young artists to create works that combine various artistic disciplines. The program focuses on encounters and collaborations between artists and the local knowledge of residents, as reflected in the theme “Prāṇaning Boro,” which integrates the everyday wisdom of Padukuhan Boro II. |
| Blush of Feeling by Kolektif Sandar | 20-27 September 2025 | Free Entrance | Galeri Fajar Shidik ISI Yogyakarta | Blush of Feeling is an exhibition by Kolektif Sandar, with curatorial text by Eunike Permatasari, showcasing artworks by Bintang S. Rotua, Celia Arnindya, Diva Calista, and RottenCherry. |
| Primo Temporis #3: INKLUSIF | 23-27 September 2025 | Free Entrance | Pendhapa Art Space | The Faculty of Product Design at ISI Yogyakarta presents an exhibition titled PRIMO TEMPORIS #3 INKLUSIF. The exhibition is free to visit and will be open for five consecutive days. Come and enjoy the artworks while gaining a fresh perspective. |
| Sewon Screening #11 | 21-25 September 2025 | Free Entrance | Faculty of Seni Meida Rekam ISI Yogyakarta | Sewon Screening is a film festival organized by the Film and Television Department of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta since 2015, serving as a meeting place for filmmakers, students, creatives, and the general public. Having run for a decade, this year marks the start of a new chapter in its journey! |
| Meretas Enkripsi | 30 August – 28 September 2025 | Free Entrance | Sangskasa Gallery | Meretas: Enkripsi is an expression of experience, emotion, and criticism, presented in forms that are not immediately decipherable. Curator Achmad Fiqhi showcases remarkable works by Abdul J. Nugroho, Ajeng Pratiwi, and Febri Anugerah. |
| Mengkristalkan Syukur | 15 September – 16 October 2025 | Free Entrance | Versus Project, DGTMB Shop 2nd Floor | “Mengkristalkan Syukur” is presented by Versus Project, showcasing the Acul Gaos artwork and officiated by Eko Nugroho. This artwork tells a story about how Acul Gaos explores various themes, from humans and monsters to the play of color, emotion, and masks. |
| Mustika Rasa Solo Art Exhibition by Gusmen Heriadi | 12 September – 25 October 2025 | Free Entrance | Ruangdalam Art House | Mustika Rasa is a series by Gusmen that emphasizes the exploration and artistic discovery of forms. The forms themselves are sometimes vaguely recognizable, often carrying metaphorical meanings. Through this freedom of form, Gusmen engages with various surrounding topics, from issues of memory to his reflections on external matters that he wishes to interpret and highlight. The Mustika Rasa series serves as both a method and a strategy to reinterpret forms artistically, allowing the raised topics to gain broader resonance and comprehension among audiences. It is also an effort to explore and continually savor the creation of human feelings and desires. |
| ANTARA Group Exhibition | 22-24 September 2025 | Free Entrance | Galeri SMSR Bantul | ANTARA is a collaborative art exhibition by Yogyakarta State University and SMSR Yogyakarta, showcasing works created by art students. The exhibition features 145 artists, presenting a creative pause, a space for dialogue that bridges fresh ideas with experience. |
| Werna Rena by Sigit Handari | 5-28 September 2025 | Free Entrance | Jiwa Gallery | Werna Rena is a solo exhibition by Sigit Handari, an artist recognized for his iconic buck teeth. This marks Sigit’s fourth exhibition at Jiwa Gallery, presenting sociopolitical themes while continuing to portray Javanese figures with innocence and simplicity. |
| Abstract Portrait by Alie Gopal | 20 September -20 October 2025 | Free Entrance | ViaVia Jogja Restaurant | Abstract Portrait is an exhibition presented by Alie Gopal, a talented artist born in 1959. His portraits invite us to recognize and observe that every human face has its own unique characteristics, no two are ever the same. Even when people pass away, new and different faces will continue to exist. The combination of colors, forms, and distinctive markers, which are not limited to the human face, can be seen throughout the works in this exhibition. |
| Yoygyakarta No Scale by Neusone | 26 Aug – 26 September 2025 | Free Entrance | Kebun Buku Minggiran | Yogyakarta No Scale by Neusone is a solo exhibition curated by Nova Edo Pratama, known not only as a street artist but also as a volunteer archivist of street art events. The works can be viewed at Kebun Buku. Neusone’s creations present miniature street art from the perspective of Indonesia’s urban dynamics, emphasizing that graffiti is more than mere scribbles, it is a visual language that serves as a living archive, continuously adapting, challenging, and enriching the narrative of urban culture, particularly in Yogyakarta. |
| Garden to Table by Icka Gavrilla | 11 August -11 November 2025 | Free Entrance | Mediterranea Restaurant by Kamil | Icka Gavrilla is showcasing her watercolor paintings of vegetables, which look vibrant and lifelike. You can find her work on the walls of Mediterranea, where you can enjoy both your meal and the artwork until 11 November 2025. |
| All Eyes On Humanity | 22 September -18 October 2025 | Free Entrance | Asmara Art & Coffee | All Eyes on Humanity is a collective exhibition featuring 30 artists, curated by Amina Fira Kharira, that directly examines the human condition. This is not just an exhibition, it is a calling. A calling to open our eyes, explore our wounds, and confront the realities we often ignore. Don’t just be a spectator, be present, feel, and allow each work to stir your consciousness. |
| Selepas Musim Art Exhibition | 20-30 September 2025 | Free Entrance | Bolo Space Kotabaru | Discover the Separuh Musim art exhibition at Bolo Space in Kotabaru. Featuring works by Danar Pintar, Fahrul Bintoro, and Lilik Nurkhamid, with text by Juwita Wardah, the exhibition explores a time trajectory that is both expansive and belongs to no one but ourselves. |
| TRY AGAIN, FAIL AGAIN, FAIL BETTER | 19 September – 16 November 2025 | Free Entrance | ARTSPACE, Artotel Yogyakarta | ARTOTEL Yogyakarta is launching a new art exhibition titled “TRY AGAIN, FAIL AGAIN, FAIL BETTER,” curated by Pondra. The exhibition invites the public to see failure not as an end, but as a vital process in shaping identity, awareness, and social change. |
| Pekan Seni Grafis Yogyakarta 2025 | 29 September -13 October 2025 | Free Entrance | Kiniko Art | Yogyakarta Graphic Arts Week 2025 is an annual event presented by Grafis Minggiran, highlighting Indonesia’s graphic arts scene through exhibitions, workshops, and seminars. Visitors can explore a wide range of artwork, including zines, books, postcards, and more, while enjoying a unique and fun experience. |
| 24/7 Bodies by Restu Ratnaningtyas | 12 September – 17 October 2025 | Free Entrance | Ace Houde – Langgeng Artspace | 24/7 Bodies” is a solo exhibition by Restu Ratnaningtya, presenting fragmented bodies that are stitched, repeated, or left incomplete. Her works reflect collective fatigue in a world that seldom pauses. The exhibition runs until October 17, 2025. Be sure to visit this remarkable showcase whenever you are in Yogyakarta. |
| Sea Turtle on Earth | 16-31 September 2025 | Free Entrance | SaRanG Building Block 2 | Sea Turtle on Earth presents a visual interpretation and narrative of the sea turtle as a symbol of sustainability, mythology, and diversity. It invites us to reflect and take action to preserve the balance of the natural ecosystem, ensuring that sea turtles exist not only in stories but also in a sustainable reality. |
| Sutartinah | 14 September -14 October 2025 | Free Entrance | Galeri Rumah DAS Condongcatur | Sutartinah, the wife of national hero Ki Hadjar Dewantara, stands as a pivotal figure in Indonesia’s educational awakening. This art exhibition highlights her role as a vital force within the resistance movement. Working behind the scenes, Sutartinah shows how women’s struggles have profoundly shaped the course of history. |
| The Path of Teleportation by Indra Joe | 9 September -9 October 2025 | Free Entrance | Omah Budoyo | The Path of Teleportation is an art exhibition by Indra Joe, showcasing abstract expressionism. While it may appear complex, it is, in fact, a collection of simple yet profound messages about life, struggle, love, and prayer. |
