Soundrenaline Festival to Transform Jakarta's Blok M into Music and Art Hub in 2026
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Soundrenaline music and art festival will return in 2026 with a new concept called "Soundrenaline Sana Sini Jakarta".
- The festival will take place on July 18-19, 2026, in the Blok M District of Jakarta, utilizing five nearby venues.
- A pre-event program called The Lab will focus on incubating emerging musicians and fostering industry discussions.
Jakarta's dynamic Blok M District is set to transform into a massive hub for music and art lovers with the arrival of "Soundrenaline Sana Sini Jakarta" on July 18-19, 2026. This iteration of the popular festival introduces a fresh "district festival" concept, consolidating the event within a single, easily navigable area.
The organizers, Resonine, have strategically chosen five iconic venues within Blok M โ Taman Kota Peruri, Ina Hall Peruri, M Bloc Livehouse, COMA Bar, and Melting Pop โ to host the festivities. This clustered approach aims to enhance attendee comfort, allowing for seamless transitions between stages and a more immersive experience of the festival's atmosphere.
"The 'Sana-Sini' concept remains the foundation of Soundrenaline this year," explained Putri Limbak Cahaya of Resonine. "The difference is, in 2026 we are developing it to feel more comfortable and seamless, with venues that are closer together and centered in one area. We want attendees to enjoy the festival as a flowing journey, without rushing, and truly focus on the music experience."
Adding to the festival's offerings, a pre-event program titled "The Lab" is scheduled for July 17 at Melting Pop. This initiative is designed as an incubation space and meeting point for emerging musicians, creative communities, and music industry professionals. Through interactive formats like speed meetings, talk shows, listening sessions, and a networking night, The Lab aims to spark meaningful conversations about the future of Indonesia's music ecosystem.
The 'Sana-Sini' concept remains the foundation of Soundrenaline this year. The difference is, in 2026 we are developing it to feel more comfortable and seamless, with venues that are closer together and centered in one area. We want attendees to enjoy the festival as a flowing journey, without rushing, and truly focus on the music experience.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.