Your Questions, Answered

General FAQ

  • JSD Blok M Festival is Jakarta's biggest cultural takeover of a single district. Across 3 days, markets, concerts, fashion, nightlife, art, experiences, and the scenes in between converge across multiple venues in Blok M.

  • 31 July to 2 August 2026. Three full event days.

  • Across 12+ zones and 8+ venues in Blok M, South Jakarta. The festival spans Pasaraya Blok M, M-Bloc, Blok M Hub, Blok M Plaza (tbd), Nirmana Falatehan, Row 9, the Central Hub at MRT Blok M, and other partner venues across the district. A full festival map will be published closer to the event.

  • Please kindly click here or go to www.jsd.global/about-the-festival to learn more.

  • Two sides.

    Retail: a district-wide market and bazaar across Pasaraya, Nirmana, Blok M Hub, and Blok M Plaza, with the best deals and selection in fashion, sneakers, music, beauty, art, watches, sports, toys, and preloved goods.

    Experiential: pasar malam at Dageland, mini concerts, events, and activations across all areas, full music programming at M-Bloc, and a nightlife megaclub at Row 9.

  • One General Festival Pass gets you entry into all zones, with one exception: Sound Directory (the live music programming) has its own ticket. A Sound Directory Pass automatically includes festival-wide access, so it's the all-in option. Daily entry is granted via a wristband received at festival check-in.

  • Daytime programming is open to all ages. Some night programming, including certain Sound Directory shows and Club Row 9, is age-restricted (usually 18+ or 21+, depending on venue). Age policies for individual programs will be published with the schedule.

  • Our tenancy team reviews your application and confirms zone fit, then gets back to you with next steps. From first contact, expect 5-10 working days for an initial response, depending on volume.

Sponsorship FAQ

  • Yes. We work with sponsors and partners across festival-wide, zone-level, and custom activations. Reach out via partnerships@jsd.global and we'll share more.

  • We share the deck after a short intro conversation so we can tailor it to your brand and category. Email partnerships@jsd.global to start.

  • This isn't just another festival. JSD Blok M Festival is a 3-day takeover of Jakarta's most happening neighborhood, putting your brand in front of 60,000 visitors across multiple venues, with year-round amplification through JSD’s audience and the broader Infia network. If you want a single moment that owns Jakarta's cultural conversation, this is it.

Tenants FAQ

  • Submit through the form in the “Be Part Of It” tab on our website, or email tenancy@jsd.global with your brand name, what you sell, your brand’s website/deck/Instagram handle, and the zone you're interested in. Our tenancy team will be in touch.

  • The first round closes on 31 May 2026. A second round opens after that, but priority placement and zone selection are reserved for first-round applicants. We recommend applying in the first round whenever possible.

  • Almost all types of brands have a home at JSD, and will be categorized by zones. Local and international brands are welcome, alongside UMKM, independent artists and creators, and community collectives. Every zone has its own curatorial fit, and each application is reviewed for zone alignment.

  • Please kindly click here or go to www.jsd.global/about-the-festival to learn more.

  • You can request a preferred zone in your application. Final placement is made by JSD together with our curatorial partners to keep each zone's mix and concept coherent. If your brand is a stronger fit elsewhere, we'll suggest the move.

  • Booth sizes vary by zone and booth type (typical booths are either 2×2m and 3×3m, however larger or custom sizing are available. Specific dimensions are offered once we have begun discussions with your brands.

  • Pricing varies by zone, booth type, and brand category. We share specific rates after we've matched your brand to the right zone. Reach out via tenancy@jsd.global to start the conversation.

  • Our tenancy team reviews your application and confirms zone fit, then gets back to you with next steps. From first contact, expect 5-10 working days for an initial response, depending on volume.

  • How do I apply to OH Beauty?

    OH Beauty is the zone curated by Overheard, a leading beauty and fragrance event operator in Indonesia, in partnership with JSD. Beauty, fragrance, skincare, and personal care brands can apply through tenancy@jsd.global or the "Count Me In" form, and we'll route your application to the right team.

  • JSD Underground is co-curated with Mood by Guciano (MBG), focused on streetwear, subculture, and emerging Gen-Z fashion. Brands fitting the underground concept can apply through tenancy@jsd.global or the "Count Me In" form, and we'll route your application accordingly.