A metal band in an 80,000-seat bowl
The date is October 10, 2026. American rock band Avenged Sevenfold is announced to play Jakarta International Stadium, the steel-and-glass arena on the northern edge of the city near Tanjung Priok port. Confirm timing and tickets on the official site, because stadium details can change.
The band formed in Huntington Beach, California, in 1999. Their catalogue runs from the twin-guitar metalcore of City of Evil and Nightmare to the sprawling, experimental Life Is But a Dream…. Expect a crowd that knows every guitar harmony on “Bat Country” and “Hail to the King”. No setlist is part of the announcement, so treat any song predictions as fan guesswork.
Inside Jakarta International Stadium
JIS opened in 2022 and is the home ground of football club Persija Jakarta. It holds around 82,000 people and has a retractable roof, one of the few stadiums in Southeast Asia built with one. The stands rise steeply on all four sides, so even the upper tiers sit closer to the pitch than in an older athletics bowl.
The stadium sits in Papanggo, Tanjung Priok, a long way from the hotel districts of Sudirman, Thamrin and Kemang. That distance shapes the whole evening. Allow at least an hour from central Jakarta in normal traffic, and more on a Saturday evening, which is what October 10, 2026 falls on.
Getting to Tanjung Priok and back
You have three realistic ways to reach JIS:
- KRL Commuter Line: trains run to Tanjung Priok station. From there you continue by bus, ride-hail or on foot.
- TransJakarta: the city’s bus network runs routes toward JIS. Pay with a tap-on card or app, not cash.
- Ride-hail: Gojek and Grab cars and motorbike taxis work well on the way in. The return trip is where it gets difficult.
After a sell-out stadium show, thousands of people request rides from the same few streets at once. Prices surge, drivers cancel, and roads lock up. Walking a few blocks away from the stadium before booking usually gets you picked up faster. Agree a meeting point with your group in advance too, because mobile data slows down when the whole crowd is posting videos at once.
Buying tickets without getting burned
Buy only through the channels the promoter and the band list. Confirm timing and tickets on the official site and follow the official social accounts for venue rules. Resale offers on social media are the most common way fans in Indonesia lose money on big concerts.
Large stadium shows in Indonesia often require a name and ID on each ticket. They also commonly use an exchange step, where an e-ticket is swapped for a wristband before entry. If you are visiting from abroad, keep your passport details matching your booking exactly. Check the official instructions for what ID is accepted and where any exchange happens.
Show-night rules at JIS
A few local habits make the night smoother.
- Pay digitally: QRIS codes, GoPay, OVO and cards are standard at food stalls and merch stands across Jakarta. Carry some rupiah in small notes as backup in case signal drops.
- Dress for heat and rain: October usually marks the start of Jakarta’s rainy season. Afternoons are hot and humid, and evening downpours are common. A light poncho is easier to manage in a crowd than an umbrella, and some stadiums ban umbrellas outright.
- Check the bag policy: stadium security in Indonesia searches bags at the gate. Read the official list of banned items before you pack.
- Eat beforehand: queues for food inside a full stadium are long. A proper meal near your hotel saves you from relying on whatever stays stocked late in the night.
Merch lines tend to be shortest once the opening act is on stage, while most people are still finding their seats.
Building a trip around the concert
If you are flying in, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport lies west of the city. The airport rail link runs to central Jakarta, and from there you continue north to the stadium. Staying in North Jakarta, around Kelapa Gading or Ancol, cuts your post-show journey a lot compared with the southern business districts.
Ancol, on the waterfront east of JIS, has beaches, the Dunia Fantasi theme park and seafood restaurants for the day before or after. Kota Tua, the old Dutch colonial quarter with Fatahillah Square and the Jakarta History Museum, is a short ride southwest. Give yourself a slow day after the show. Late-night traffic out of Tanjung Priok means few people get to bed early.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is Avenged Sevenfold playing in Jakarta in 2026?
The concert is announced for October 10, 2026, a Saturday, at Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta. Confirm timing and tickets on the official site.
How do I get to Jakarta International Stadium?
Take the KRL Commuter Line to Tanjung Priok station and continue by bus or ride-hail, use TransJakarta routes toward JIS, or book a Gojek or Grab. Allow at least an hour from central Jakarta, and plan your return carefully, because roads and ride-hail apps get overloaded after the show.
Do I need ID to enter the concert?
Big stadium concerts in Indonesia often use named tickets and check ID, sometimes with a wristband exchange before entry. International visitors should make sure their passport details match the booking and read the official entry instructions.
Where should I stay for a concert at JIS?
North Jakarta areas such as Kelapa Gading or Ancol are much closer to the stadium than Sudirman, Thamrin or Kemang. That makes a big difference to the late-night trip home.
What is the weather like in Jakarta in October?
October is typically hot and humid, and it usually marks the start of the rainy season, with evening showers common. Pack a light poncho and check the stadium's bag rules before bringing an umbrella.
Plan your trip to Jakarta
Some links above are affiliate links — if you book through them, Wander Atlas earns a small commission at no extra cost to you. It's how we keep every guide free.
