March is looking major for late-night parties and dance events in Jakarta. From epic trance parties at Jakarta’s biggest super club to a highly-anticipated show by German deep house wizard Robin Schulz, we’ve got the lowdown on what’s going down after-hours in the Big Durian.
Axtone Night with Shapov and NEW_ID at Colosseum: Fri, 4 Mar.
Every single weekend is a cause for celebration at the Colosseum super club, and Axtone Night is no different. EDM fans will be in for a treat as they dance through the night to the signature house sounds of Axwell’s Axtone label led by two rising stars: Shapov (one-half of Hard Rock Sofa) and NEW_ID.
Axtone Night. Friday, 4 March. Colosseum, Jl. Kunir No. 7, Kota Tua, West Jakarta. +62 21 690 9999.
Downtown Party Network (Future Boogie/Dirtcrew) at Bonobo: Fri, 4 Mar.
Boogie down to the groovy disco tunes of the Lithuanian duo Downtown Party Network. Bringing down the house with music favoured by the likes of Groove Armada, Tensnake, Jamie Jones, and Dixon, Downtown Party Network is guaranteed to bring nightlife revelers a swell night out.
Downtown Party Network. Friday, 4 March. Bonobo, Landmark Tower No. 1, Jl. Jendral Sudirman, Jakarta, Central Jakarta. +62 821-1000-6000.
Curtain Club First Anniversary with Eric Duncan: Fri, 4 Mar.
While business goes on as usual in the iconic Potato Head Garage, only those in the know understand what’s going on behind those majestic red velvet curtains. Celebrating one whole year since the Potato Head Family first started the intimate party series, Curtain Club is bringing the talents of Eric Duncan, one-half of the legendary Rub-n-Tub, for peak time partying.
Curtain Club First Anniversary. Friday, 4 March. Potato Head Garage, Fairgrounds, Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav. 52-53, Lot 14, SCBD. FDC 150,000.
Hide and Seek Swillhouse First Anniversary Party with Full Crate: Sat, 5 Mar.
We can’t wait for this one! Hide and Seek Swillhouse also turns one on this first weekend in March! Helping them celebrate one year of good vibes and great nights out, is the Dutch DJ/producer Full Crate all the way from Amsterdam. Infusing his signature soulful sounds to groovy electronic dance beats, Full Crate is one weekend performance not to be missed.
Hide and Seek Swillhouse First Anniversary Party. Saturday, 5 March. Hide and Seek Swillhouse, Fairgrounds, Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav. 52-53, Lot 14, SCBD. FDC 150,000.
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The Darker Side with Redondo and TCTS at Dragonfly: Sat, 5 Mar.
We are completely loving Dragonfly’s music repertoire these days! Kicking their March calendar off strong is their The Darker Side series, a celebration of deeper and more tech-house sounds. Dutch-duo Redondo and and London-based TCTS will be making appearances at this highly anticipated show.
The Darker Side with Redondo and TCTS. Saturday, 5 March. Dragonfly, Graha BIP, Jl. Jendral Gatot Subroto Kav. 23. FDC 300,000.
Sunblock 2016 feat. Orjan Nilsen & Ferry Corsten at Colosseum: Tue, 8 Mar.
Not one to ever disappoint, Colosseum Club is going up on a Tuesday with their major trance event: Sunblock 2016. This time around the massive super club is looking out for early-week punters craving that uplifting sound (tomorrow’s a holiday anyway!) Take in an epic all-nighter with not one, but TWO superstar trance DJs: Orjan Nilsen and Ferry Corsten, as they take you on a journey of 138-bpms.
Sunblock 2016. Tuesday, 8 March. Colosseum, Jl. Kunir No. 7, Kota Tua, West Jakarta. +62 21 690 9999. Door tickets IDR 500,000.
Cherokee (Roche Musique) at FABLE: Fri, 11 Mar.
Time and time again we’re reminded that there’s really nothing like that French house sound. Lucky for us the party syndicators Ashram Projects and Sindhen are taking over FABLE nightclub to bring Cherokee of Roche Musique fame to our side of the pond. Supporting the French native are local talents RHST and Decemberkid who will be showing off their skills behind the deck.
Cherokee (Roche Musique). Friday, 11 March. FABLE, Fairgrounds, Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav. 52-53. +62 21 515 1501.
Publik Night Out 1st Anniversary feat. Panama: Sat, 12 Mar.
The lifestyle juggernaut Ismaya Group proves yet again that when it comes to bringing the freshest talent in music to our side of the pond, they dominate. Back in town for Publik Markette’s first anniversary is Australia’s very own Panama. Expect fun times as the crowd sings along to electronic-synth-pop hits like “Always” and “It’s Not Over.”
Publik Night Out feat. Panama. Saturday, 12 March. Publik Markette, Grand Indonesia, East Mall, Ground Floor. +62 21 2358 1281. Tickets IDR 200,000.
Eddie Halliwell at Colosseum: Fri, 18 Mar.
Lasers and trance go perfectly hand-in-hand with each other, which is why Eddie Halliwell is the perfect reason make another appearance at Colosseum this month (any excuse to go again, really). Get swept away on club’s iconic dance floor as the legend and constant player on the DJ Mag Top 100’s Poll makes the dance floor erupt with the kind of pure unadulterated energy that can only be found in the after hours.
Eddie Halliwell. Friday, 18 March. Colosseum, Jl. Kunir No. 7, Kota Tua, West Jakarta. +62 21 690 9999.
Premiere feat. Robin Schulz at Dragonfly: Wed, 30 Mar.
The German deep-house wizard makes his highly-anticipated Jakarta debut just at the end of March. Robin Schulz quickly rose to fame after breakout hits like “Waves,” and his nostalgia-inducing rendition of “Sugar”. We can’t think of a better way to end the quarter with a bang.
Premiere feat. Robin Schulz. Wednesday, 30 March. Dragonfly, Graha BIP, Jl. Jendral Gatot Subroto Kav. 23. Pre-sale tickets IDR 250,000.