International Mask Festival

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Carnival & ParadeSurakarta/Solo

DatesDates TBA · Usually NovemberCheck locally before booking

DurationAnnualEstimate from available data

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forMasks, paradesThe festival deliberately frames mask dance

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: IDR

CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type

The story

International Mask Festival in Surakarta/Solo

A free two-night mid-November festival at Surakarta's Pendhapi Gede city hall pavilion, bringing mask-dance delegations from across Indonesia and abroad together under an explicit cultural diplomacy framing, running since 2014, with roughly thirty local micro and small enterprises running a culinary and craft bazaar around the performance area.

Since its first edition in 2014, this mid-November festival at Surakarta's Pendhapi Gede city hall plaza has framed mask dance as a form of cultural diplomacy, inviting delegations from across Indonesia alongside international troupes to perform on the same stage over two evenings.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The festival deliberately frames mask dance as a shared art form across nations, inviting international delegations from countries including South Korea, Myanmar, Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, and Thailand alongside fifteen Indonesian regional troupes in a single program, an unusually international lineup for a city-government-run regional festival

The mystery stays covered

Its venue, the historic Pendhapi Gede pavilion, ties performances directly to Solo's royal architectural heritage

The city starts moving

A recent edition drew fifteen Indonesian regional troupes alongside six international delegations, an unusually broad roster for a city-government-run regional festival

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival centers on mask dance traditions from across Indonesian regions and several Asian nations

Water and renewal

Living ritual

presented together as a comparative showcase rather than a single fixed ritual

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually November

Getting around

Use Surakarta/Solo transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Casual clothing suitable for an outdoor evening event; no special dress code given the free public format.

Safety

At International Mask Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Surakarta/Solo, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

IDR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map7.58 S, 110.82 E Open in Google Maps

Surakarta/Solo, Central Java, Indonesia

Nearest airportSOC — Adisoemarmo

TransportUse Surakarta/Solo transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

Stay areaStay near workable transport in Surakarta/Solo, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is International Mask Festival?

International Mask Festival is listed for November. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does International Mask Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Surakarta/Solo, Indonesia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Surakarta/Solo, Central Java, Indonesia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually November

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International Mask Festival

International Mask Festival in Surakarta/Solo

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The city starts moving

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Surakarta/Solo, Central Java, Indonesia

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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