Jakarta is preparing for two major international music events, with the city government planning to extend public transport operating hours to accommodate concertgoers attending Guns N’ Roses and BTS performances later this year.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said the Jakarta Provincial Government would coordinate with public transport operators to keep services running until both concerts finish. The measure is intended to make it easier for visitors to travel home after the evening performances.
“I will specifically ask for transport services, as these concerts will finish at night, so MRT, LRT, TransJakarta and Transjabodetabek services will remain open until the concerts have finished,” Pramono said at Jakarta City Hall on Friday, 13 November 2026.
The city government will also provide support for security, traffic management and crowd control. Pramono added that weather modification operations could be considered if necessary to help prevent rain during the events.
“The most important thing is that these two concerts run smoothly,” he said.
Guns N’ Roses and BTS Prepare for Jakarta Performances
Guns N’ Roses will perform at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Madya Stadium in Senayan on 21 November 2026. The concert is expected to attract 22,000 spectators, including around 2,000 international visitors, according to Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana.
Promoter Taufik Raharja said the venue has a capacity of 25,000 people, with almost 20,000 tickets already sold by the time of the press conference.
“According to the current capacity of 25,000, only festival tickets remain. Almost 20,000 tickets have been sold,” he said.
Meanwhile, South Korean group BTS will hold three concerts at the Main Stadium of Gelora Bung Karno on 26, 27 and 29 December 2026. The Jakarta shows were initially planned for two days, but a third date was added following strong demand.
“We initially had only two show days, on 26 and 27 December. Thankfully, due to high demand, we were able to add another date on 29 December. So, we will now hold three days of BTS concerts in Jakarta,” said Iradat Ikrar Hartaman, the BTS promoter.
Widiyanti estimates that the three BTS shows will attract around 180,000 spectators, including more than 30,700 international visitors. The potential spending by visiting tourists is projected to reach Rp158.3 billion, covering accommodation, food, transport and merchandise.
The final concert on 29 December will also be broadcast live in cinemas across more than 80 countries and territories, using approximately 2,800 screens worldwide. Indonesia will serve as the final stop of BTS’s Asian concert schedule for 2026.
BTS Concert Could Generate More Than Rp600 Billion for Jakarta
Pramono is optimistic that the BTS concerts could generate more than Rp600 billion in economic activity for the capital. His projection is based on an estimated 60,000 spectators per day, including around 10,000 international visitors.
“I am confident that BTS alone will generate more than Rp600 billion,” he said.
Over the three concert days, the estimated number of international visitors could reach 30,000. Pramono expects their spending to benefit several sectors, including hotels, restaurants, retail businesses and transport services.
“The biggest contributions come from ticket sales, taxes, hotels and the money they spend while shopping in Jakarta. We have received reports that visitors also tend to spend money while they are here,” he explained.
He also compared the expected economic contribution with previous major events in Jakarta. The Weeknd concert and Pestapora festival generated nearly Rp300 billion combined, while the Ye concert was estimated to have contributed between Rp450 billion and Rp600 billion.
Pramono believes the different audiences attending the upcoming concerts will create opportunities for a range of local businesses. Guns N’ Roses fans and BTS’s ARMY fan community have different spending habits, but both groups could contribute to the city’s economy.
Widiyanti also sees the concerts as an opportunity to introduce Jakarta and other Indonesian destinations to international audiences.
“This is not just a concert. It is a moment when the world’s attention is focused on Jakarta,” she said.
With extended public transport services and preparations for international visitors, the city government hopes concertgoers will have time to explore Jakarta beyond the venues. The two events are expected to support the capital’s growing position as a destination for international entertainment and music tourism.
