International Performances Become a Gateway for Tourists to Know Jakarta

YE LIVE IN JAKARTA 2026 press conference (Photo: Dok. Raw Vision Collective)

JAKARTA - Jakarta is known as a business and tourist center. This city has a great opportunity to develop as a tourist destination based on entertainment and creative economy.

The presence of international performances that bring fans from various regions and countries has an impact on the tourism sector. Starting from hotels, transportation, culinary, to tourist attractions.

This potential can be seen through YE LIVE IN JAKARTA 2026 which will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (GBK), Jakarta.

Global musician and cultural icon YE, formerly known as Kanye West, is scheduled to perform in Jakarta as the only city in Southeast Asia on his official tour.

For Jakarta, the presence of this international performance is an opportunity to introduce the city to tourists from various countries. Fans who come to watch the show can enjoy culinary, visit tourist attractions, to explore the creative spaces in Jakarta.

Raw Vision Collective CEO, Micha Ananda said Indonesia has great potential to become a destination for various international performances. According to him, the readiness of infrastructure and support from various partners is an important capital to develop the entertainment and tourism industries.

"Indonesia has ready infrastructure and our partners are also very ready. We see great potential, not only to bring artists from various countries, but also to bring more iconic performances to Indonesia," said Micha Ananda, CEO of Raw Vision Collective in Senayan, Jakarta, Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

According to Micha, international performances help strengthen Indonesia's position as a tourist destination for entertainment fans in Asia.

When Jakarta becomes the only city in Southeast Asia in a series of performances, fans from other countries have the opportunity to come and spend more time in the capital.

"When Jakarta becomes the only city in Southeast Asia in this series, of course we see that there is a potential for tourists to come not only from Indonesia, but also from other Asian and other countries. This is an opportunity for Jakarta to show that we are ready to receive visitors from various countries and provide a wider experience than just coming to watch a show," he continued.

The potential for tourism is seen from the experience prepared for visitors. Marketing & Communications Lead Raw Vision Collective, Karen Tjahja said that his party wants visitors to enjoy the show while getting to know Jakarta as a tourist destination.

"Customer experience is very important for us. We understand that enthusiasm for this event not only comes from Indonesia, but also from friends who will fly to Jakarta, including from Singapore, the Philippines, and other countries," said Karen Tjahja, Marketing & Communications Lead Raw Vision Collective.

"We want them to not only get an amazing show experience at GBK, but also experience the joy of enjoying Jakarta as an amazing city, from the moment they arrive until they return home," he added.

Karen said that various surprises and attractive packages are being prepared and will be announced through the official channel of the organizer. This is expected to make the journey of fans more practical and give them the opportunity to enjoy various sides of the City of Jakarta.

"We will continue to present various surprises and interesting bundles so that the customer experience is more exciting and fun. Hopefully, they will not only come to enjoy the show, but also experience exploring Jakarta, getting to know the city, and enjoying the many interesting things here," said Karen.

The arrival of a large number of tourists has an impact on various sectors. Tourists from outside the city and abroad need hotels, transportation, food and beverages, to tourist activities while in Jakarta. This condition opens up opportunities for hotels, restaurants, MSMEs, transportation, shopping centers, to local creative industry players.

The experience of enjoying a music performance now begins even before the audience arrives at the venue. The ease of buying tickets, payment options, to accommodation are important parts that can make fans' trips feel more practical and comfortable.

As an official ticketing partner of YE LIVE IN JAKARTA, LOKET.com provides various conveniences for fans who want to see YE's performance in Indonesia. In addition to providing a ticket purchase platform, LOKET.com ensures that fans get clear information about ticket categories and prices, purchase mechanisms, and terms and conditions through official channels.

"We provide installment services so that YE fans can more easily enjoy the show. In addition, we present a package of ticket and hotel accommodation bundles to provide convenience for fans who come from various regions and abroad," said Bagus Utama, Co-Founder & CEO of LOKET.com.

With the capacity of the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium reaching more than 77 thousand spectators, this event has the potential to boost economic movement. Official tickets for "YE LIVE IN JAKARTA" go on sale to the public on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 10.00 WIB through yejakarta.com with Loket.com as the official sales platform. Ticket prices start from IDR 1,875,000.

The presence of international performances shows the close relationship between tourism and the entertainment industry. A global-scale event is a reason for tourists to come to a city. An interesting tourist experience makes them stay longer and come back.