Alicia Putri
Jun 30, 2026
East Java is set to welcome an exciting lineup of concerts and music festivals in 2026. From legendary international performers to large-scale festivals featuring Indonesia’s biggest artists, music lovers will have plenty of reasons to mark their calendars. Here are some of the most anticipated events happening in Surabaya and the surrounding cities
2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for live music, with unforgettable concerts and festivals across Surabaya and its surrounding cities.
A Symphony of Love: Brian McKnight Live
International R&B legend Brian McKnight will return to Indonesia with A Symphony of Love, a special gala concert celebrating more than 25 years of his timeless hits, including Back at One and One Last Cry. The Surabaya concert will take place on 4 July 2026 at Graha Unesa, featuring Indonesian singer Raisa alongside the GUT Orchestra. This promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with romance, live orchestral music, and world-class performances.
Black Heart Festival
Rock music fans should not miss Black Heart Festival, taking place on 4 July 2026 at SM Boomi Carnival, Malang. The festival features an impressive lineup of rock and alternative bands, including Burgerkill, The Sigit, Revenge The Fate, Stereo Wall, Billfold, Juicy Luicy, Rebellion Rose, Murphy Radio, Iksan Skuter, Devdan, PKS x Girls, and Naykilla. Combining powerful live performances with a festival atmosphere, this event is expected to become one of East Java's biggest rock celebrations.
Hillsong Worship Nights Asia Tour
One of the most anticipated worship concerts of the year, Hillsong Worship Nights Asia Tour will make its first-ever stop in Surabaya on 11 September 2026 at Graha Unesa, with the show starting at 7:00 PM. Hillsong Worship is a globally renowned Christian praise and worship collective from Sydney, Australia, known for creating some of the world's most influential worship songs, including What a Beautiful Name, King of Kings, Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace), This I Believe (The Creed), and Here I Am to Worship. With more than four decades of ministry through music, the group has become a significant part of worship services in churches around the world.
Sounds of Downtown 2026
One of the region's largest music festivals, Sounds of Downtown 2026, will be held on 1–2 August 2026 at the Surabaya Expo Center. The two-day festival presents an outstanding lineup of Indonesia's most popular musicians across various genres. Day One features artists such as Tulus, Mahalini, Juicy Luicy, Maliq & D'Essentials, HiVi!, Reality Club, Barasuara, Efek Rumah Kaca, The Adams, SLO, Nadhif Basalamah, Whisnu Santika, Aldi Taher Gallagher, Juan Reza, and many more.
Day Two continues with equally exciting performances from For Revenge x TP, Sal Priadi, Feast, Perunggu, Lomba Sihir, Nadin Amizah, Tenxi, Hindia, The Panturas, Murphy Radio, Wali, NDX AKA, NPD, DNA x P3KZ, Rony Parulian, Sukses Lancar Rejeki, along with Stand Up Indo Surabaya for additional entertainment. With its diverse lineup, the festival offers something for every music enthusiast.