Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF) 2026

The Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF) 2026 runs for eight days, from 29 November to 6 December 2026, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It is an annual international festival focused on Asian cinema, with curated screenings across the city and the JAFF Market, an industry meeting place for filmmakers, investors and partners. It suits film fans, students and media professionals, and pairs well with a cultural trip to Yogyakarta.

About Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival

Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism describes JAFF as a festival that tracks the development of Asian cinema and supports cultural exchange through film. It brings together filmmakers, audiences and industry figures from many countries to celebrate the variety of Asian stories and points of view.

Alongside public screenings, the festival runs industry programmes, including the JAFF Market, which the official listing describes as a business and collaboration hub linking Asian filmmakers with investors and global partners. Access to screenings is generally paid by session ticket or festival pass, while some industry programmes are by invitation or special registration. See the official JAFF website for the programme.

JAFF 2026 dates and venue

The JAFF 2026 dates are Sunday 29 November to Sunday 6 December 2026. The festival uses several screening and event venues in Yogyakarta; the full list and schedule are published by the organiser. JAFF 2026 tickets are usually sold per session or as festival passes through official channels, and popular screenings can sell out, so buy as soon as the programme is released.

How to get to Yogyakarta for JAFF

Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) in Kulon Progo is the city's main airport, with domestic flights from Jakarta, Bali and other Indonesian cities and some regional international links. The airport is connected to the city by an airport train, buses and taxis. Many travellers from Jakarta prefer the train, which arrives at Yogyakarta's central Tugu station. International visitors from Malaysia, Singapore and the Gulf usually connect via Jakarta (CGK), Bali (DPS) or Kuala Lumpur.

For a trip to Yogyakarta for JAFF, plan ground transport between venues in advance, as screenings run late into the evening.

Yogyakarta is also one of Indonesia's main university cities and a centre of Javanese arts, so the festival week has a lively, youthful feel. Outside screening hours, visitors can explore the Kraton, the Taman Sari water castle, the silver workshops of Kotagede and the street food around Malioboro, which makes JAFF easy to combine with a classic cultural itinerary.

Where to stay

The Malioboro and Tugu areas are central, walkable and close to the train station. Prawirotaman, south of the palace (Kraton), has boutique hotels and guesthouses popular with creative travellers. Choose a base near the festival's main venues once the schedule is published. Early December is busy with domestic travellers, so book early.

Planning a group trip to JAFF

A group tour to JAFF suits film schools, media groups and culture clubs. Agencies can combine two or three days of screenings with visits to Borobudur and Prambanan temples, the Kraton and batik workshops. Industry delegates attending the JAFF Market should register early through the official website, as some sessions are by invitation only. For Muslim groups from Malaysia and the Gulf, Yogyakarta has plenty of halal dining and mosques close to the centre.

Frequently asked questions

When is JAFF 2026?

JAFF 2026 runs from 29 November to 6 December 2026 in Yogyakarta, according to Indonesia's official tourism portal.

How do I get JAFF tickets?

Screenings are generally paid by session or festival pass, sold through the official JAFF channels. Some industry programmes are by invitation or registration only.

What is the JAFF Market?

It is the festival's industry platform, where Asian filmmakers meet investors and international partners to discuss projects and collaboration.

Which airport is closest to Yogyakarta?

Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) is the main airport, linked to the city by train, bus and taxi.

Are films shown with English subtitles?

Many international festival screenings carry English subtitles, but this varies by film. Check each title in the official programme.

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