Indonesia eyes tourism boost from BTS concerts in Jakarta
The tourism minister projects 180,000 spectators for the three performances, including more than 30,700 visitors from abroad.
Indonesia hopes to use BTS's Jakarta concerts on December 26, 27 and 29, 2026, to promote its tourist destinations internationally, Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana said. She projected that spending by tourists attending the performances at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium could reach Rp158.3 billion across accommodation, food, transport and merchandise.
Speaking at Jakarta City Hall, Widiyanti said the December 29 show would be screened live at cinemas in more than 80 countries and territories, covering approximately 2,800 screens. She described the group's ARMY fan community, which extends across more than 100 countries, as an opportunity to reach potential visitors.
The minister said the concerts could help raise Jakarta's profile as an international concert destination while drawing attention to other Indonesian destinations. She linked the opportunity to the city's 500th anniversary in 2027, saying it could reinforce Jakarta's image as a modern and creative metropolis.
Widiyanti also cited the Tourism Ministry's Event by Indonesia programme as part of efforts to develop international events. By September 2026, the initiative had covered 160 events, with estimated economic turnover of Rp22.14 trillion, she said.
