Wonderful Indonesia Gastronomy (WIG) 2026

Indonesia is once again set to showcase its rich culinary heritage on the global stage through Wonderful Indonesia Gastronomy (WIG) 2026, an international gastronomy event that celebrates Indonesia’s diverse cuisine, culture, and gastronomic traditions. The event will take place from 26 September to 4 October 2026 across four key destinations: Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Solo, and Bali.

WIG 2026 is designed as a platform that brings together culinary industry professionals, renowned chefs, tourism stakeholders, international media, creative communities, and food enthusiasts through a series of events that combine cultural experiences, educational programs, and destination promotion. By highlighting Indonesia’s unique culinary identity, the event aims to strengthen the country’s position as a world-class gastronomy destination.

One of the main highlights of WIG 2026 is the Opening Dinner, which will be held on 26 September 2026 at Pura Mangkunegaran in Solo. This exclusive dining experience will blend the grandeur of Javanese royal court traditions with contemporary culinary creations by distinguished chefs.

In addition, WIG 2026 will feature the Media & KOL Trip, running from 26 September to 3 October 2026 across Solo and Yogyakarta. This program invites international journalists, food writers, and influencers to explore Indonesia’s culinary and cultural treasures. Participants will visit heritage destinations such as Kampung Laweyan in Solo, Pasar Gede, Pasar Beringharjo, as well as a variety of restaurants and artisan producers that showcase the richness of Indonesia’s local ingredients.

In Yogyakarta, participants will also take part in immersive gastronomic experiences that celebrate Javanese cultural heritage, including royal-themed dining experiences at the historic Ambarrukmo heritage complex, visits to traditional craft centers, and culinary journeys inspired by local history and traditions.

The highlight of the Yogyakarta program will take place on 2 October 2026 with the WIG Talks & Forum at Grand Hotel de Djokja. The forum will feature discussions on gastronomy as both a cultural identity and an economic driver, the development of gastronomy tourism, innovation within the food and beverage industry, and strategies for building a stronger global profile for Indonesian cuisine.

Alongside the forum, the WIG Artisan Market will showcase a curated selection of artisan products, local food ingredients, spices, MSME products, and innovative gastronomic creations from across Indonesia.

WIG 2026 will also present a range of supporting programs, including the Gourmet Guide & Street Food Guide, chef collaborations at leading hotels in Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and Bali, culinary festivals in shopping centers across Indonesia, and restaurant promotion programs involving various industry partners.

As the grand finale of the main event series, WIG 2026 will host the Prambanan Cultural Dinner on 1 October 2026 at the iconic Prambanan Temple Complex in Yogyakarta. This special evening will combine the beauty of a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an extraordinary dining experience that showcases the diverse flavors of the Indonesian archipelago in a unique cultural setting.

Through the fusion of cuisine, culture, tourism, and the creative economy, Wonderful Indonesia Gastronomy 2026 serves as an important platform to introduce Indonesia’s extraordinary culinary diversity to the world while reinforcing gastronomy as one of the nation’s leading tourism attractions.

Plan your journey to experience Wonderful Indonesia Gastronomy 2026 by using the Plan Your Trip feature available on the Indonesia.travel website.

You can also consult MaiA (Wonderful Indonesia AI Assistant) for personalized travel inspiration, culinary recommendations, destination information, and travel tips, helping you discover the best of Indonesia quickly and conveniently.