NIKI Electrifies Prambanan Jazz Festival, Turns Yogyakarta into Sea of Emotion

Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI captivated a massive crowd at the Prambanan Jazz Festival 2026 in Yogyakarta on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Performing as the headliner on the Rukun Stage, the 27-year-old artist, whose real name is Nicole Zefanya, delivered her first-ever performance in the city, treating fans to a 90-minute emotional journey through her hit songs.

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This is the first time I'm performing in Jogja. Tonight's rules are simple: singing is allowed, crying is allowed, breaking up is allowed, getting back together is not allowed. The point is, tonight belongs to you.

NIKI kicked off her set around 10:30 PM, wielding a guitar and igniting the audience's energy with "Buzz," a track from her latest album, followed by "Selene." The concert became increasingly interactive as NIKI performed "Too Much of a Good Thing," playfully teasing the audience before launching into the song. She encouraged the crowd to raise their hands, calling the song "your flirty song."

The singer showcased her versatility, performing energetic tracks like "urs," "lowkey," and "Vintage." She also transformed the area around the Prambanan Temple into a sea of "galau" (melancholy), playing acoustic guitar with a math-rock style on "Take Care" and "Did You Like Her In The Morning?"

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Okay Jogja, what's the next song about? Maybe dating, this is your flirty song, you know. Everyone raise your hands!

A particularly sweet moment occurred during the emotional rendition of "Oceans & Engines" when a man proposed to his girlfriend in the audience, a scene captured on the large LED screen. NIKI spontaneously offered her congratulations, exclaiming, "Congratulations, guys. Wow, so sweet." The surprises continued when NIKI's younger brother joined her on stage during "High School in Jakarta," earning thunderous applause. She also performed "You’ll Be in My Heart," a personal favorite rarely played live.

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Congratulations, guys. Wow, so sweet.