NextScene Kids & Youth Film Festival2nd Edition: Stories Along the Way6–9 August 2026 · Jakarta

NextScene Kids & Youth Film Festival is an annual celebration of cinema for children and youth, screening age-appropriate films and hosting hands-on workshops this August at Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) and CGV fX Sudirman, Jakarta.

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When

6–9 August 2026

Where

Taman Ismail Marzuki & CGV fX Sudirman, Jakarta

Who it’s for

Children, youth, and families of all ages

Tickets

Tickets: Free admission. Reserve online via Goers or on the spot at the festival booth.

Movies for Everyone

Watch & Experience

Enjoy a wonderful mix of movies made just for young minds and families. Catch your favorite stories daily at Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) and enjoy our special opening films at CGV fX Sudirman.

Fun & Learning

Learn & Create

Get hands-on and learn how to make your own stories come to life! We have creative workshops for kids and teens, plus helpful discussion sessions for parents. Join us in the activity rooms at Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) to start creating.

Join the Fun

Connect & Celebrate

Come together with other families, parents, and young movie fans. From our exciting opening at CGV fX Sudirman to our friendly gatherings and final awards celebration at Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), there is something for everyone to enjoy.

What’s On This Year

Find the perfect activities for your kids, teens, and the whole family. From fun movie screenings to creative play areas, there is so much to see, do, and enjoy together.

KidsScene

Fun, magical movies for all ages, perfect for young children and family movie nights.

YouthScene

Inspiring stories for teenagers exploring real life, growing up, and understanding the world better.

FutureScene

A special selection of creative stories made by the next generation of young creators.

GlobalScene

Wonderful movies from around the world that help children discover different countries and cultures.

GoldenScene

Loved Indonesian movies from the past, brought back to share history with young generations.

PlayScene + ShareScene

Creative play spaces for young children alongside friendly, helpful talk sessions for parents.

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Plan Your Visit

Get ready for four days filled with wonderful movies, active play, and creativity from 6–9 August! Explore our daily schedules below, learn how to join the fun, and find everything you need to enjoy the festival.

How to Join the Festival

Our film screenings from August 7 to 9 are completely free! You can guarantee your seat by reserving a complimentary e-ticket via Goers. A designated portion of film tickets is also available for daily walk-ins. For our interactive creative workshops, we highly encourage you to come and get involved! Access to these sessions is available exclusively on the spot. Please visit our festival desks upon arrival to secure your entry.

Where to Pick Up Tickets

If you reserved your ticket via Goers, simply present your e-ticket or QR code for entry. For walk-ins, on-the-spot tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. You can find our ticketing desks daily at the Kineforum box office inside Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM).

Bringing the Family

Everyone is welcome! All of our spaces and film programs are safely designed for early childhood, young children, teenagers, and parents to watch, learn, and play together comfortably.

Venues & Directions

Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) is located in Cikini, Central Jakarta, and is easily reachable by KRL Train (Cikini Station) or TransJakarta. CGV fX Sudirman is located inside fX Sudirman Mall, right next to the MRT Istora Mandiri station.

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