Jakal Design Week 2026 is here! Jakal Design Week (JDW) is a creative event along Jalan Kaliurang that brings together ideas and creativity. JDW aims to strengthen the creative community by offering public programs that share knowledge and give people a chance to experience cultural events firsthand.
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JDW also wants Jalan Kaliurang to become a vibrant and lasting creative hub. By teaming up with academic spaces, art galleries, coffee shops, bookstores, and other creative spots, JDW helps connect and strengthen the local creative community. The event is organized by GIK UGM, Pulang ke Uttara, Buku Akik, AGNY, MYPRO KOMUNIKA Indonesia, and Suara Dewandaru.
Get to Know “Jakal”: A Creative Corridor in Yogyakarta
Jalan Kaliurang is a 25-kilometer road in Yogyakarta, it runs all the way to Mount Merapi and the Kaliurang area. Its name comes from two Javanese words: “Kali” means river, and “Urang” means shrimp. In the past, the rivers along this road were full of shrimp, and that’s why people used to name it Jalan Kaliurang. Locals often call it “Jakal,” short for “Jalan Kaliurang.”
Today, the road is lined with universities, office buildings, hotels, hangout spots, and paddy fields. In the past few years, Jakal has grown fast and become an integrated area for business and creativity. You can find many art galleries, bookshops, and alternative libraries here. Jakal is more than just a road, it’s a lively creative corridor that continues to grow.
What’s On Jakal Design Week 2026?
| Date | 20 August to 5 September 2026 |
| Main Venue | Gelanggang Inovasi dan Kreativitas UGM |
| Entrance Ticket | Depends on Activity & Program |
Jakal Design Week 2026 offers a wide range of activities, such as exhibitions, talk shows, workshops, a creative market, music performances, forums, and design walks. The event runs from 20 August to 5 September 2026, mainly at GIK UGM Yogyakarta. Some sessions will also happen at EDSU House, Ruas Bambu Nusa, and other creative spaces.
Jackal Design Week is a space for everyone looking for creative practices and cross-disciplinary collaborations to strengthen the arts, design, and literacy ecosystem. JDW 2026 is their debut event, which is also in collaboration with Jakal Book Shop Festival.