Hammersonic Festival

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MusicTangerang
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival is widely and repeatedly
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: IDR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Hammersonic Festival in Tangerang

Southeast Asia's largest rock and metal music festival, held in Tangerang since 2012 and marking a tenth edition under the theme Decade of Dominion, featuring international touring metal and hardcore acts alongside Indonesian bands at a multi-stage convention-center venue, with pyrotechnics and fire effects during headline sets adding a production-value layer beyond a typical club-circuit metal show.

Founded in 2012 and widely reported as the largest rock and metal music festival in Southeast Asia, Hammersonic marked a tenth edition under the theme Decade of Dominion, having relocated in recent years to the NICE convention and exhibition center in Tangerang after earlier editions were staged at other Jakarta-area venues including Ancol's Carnaval Beach grounds.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival is widely and repeatedly described in press coverage as the largest rock and metal festival in Southeast Asia, a specific superlative claim rather than vague regional promotion, and its international lineups have included touring acts from Australia, the United States, and Canada rather than relying solely on domestic bands

02

The mystery stays covered

Its shift from open-air beach venues to a convention center in recent editions marked a notable format change toward a more controlled festival structure

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

No specific ritual beyond standard metal-festival mosh-pit culture and pyrotechnic-heavy headline performances

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

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

What to wear

Black clothing and band merchandise are standard among attendees, consistent with international metal festival culture; sturdy closed footwear is practical for mosh pit areas.

Safety

Hammersonic Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

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

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

IDR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map6.18 S, 106.63 EOpen in Google Maps

Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia

Nearest airportCGK — Soekarno-Hatta
TransportUse Tangerang transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Tangerang, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Tangerang via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Tangerang, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearBlack clothing and band merchandise are standard among attendees, consistent with international metal festival culture; sturdy closed footwear is practical for mosh pit areas.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Indonesia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Hammersonic Festival?

Hammersonic Festival is listed for Past edition: 2–3 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Hammersonic Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

2 days 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?

Tangerang, Banten, 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.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLhammersonic.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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