SIPA 2025 featured performers from eight countries

Solo International Performing Arts (SIPA) 2025 returned to Surakarta City, Central Java Province in Sep. 4–6, 2025. The event took place at the Pura Mangkunegaran Field.

SIPA Director Irawati Kusumorasri explained that SIPA 2025 had "Nifty, Artful, and Visionary" as its theme. In its 17^th year, she noted that SIPA featured performances from eight countries and ten regions in Indonesia, bringing works rich in cultural significance.

"SIPA is being held with renewed enthusiasm to strengthen its position as an international performing arts festival by presenting delegates from various parts of the world, including the Indonesian archipelago," she stated at a press conference in Surakarta City, also known as Solo, on Sep. 3, 2025.

The international performances at SIPA 2025 are by Colectivo Glovo (Spain), Dongback Circus and POD Dance Project (South Korea), and Khambatta Dance Company (United States), PARRA.DICE (Netherlands), Sanggar Kirana (Malaysia), Seoul National University (South Korea), and a collaboration between Singapore and Indonesia.

"Each delegation will bring unique performances, ranging from contemporary dance and experimental music to theatrical arts and cross-cultural collaborations," Irawati said.

Regional participants from across Indonesia at SIPA 2025 encompassed NoizeKilla (Bali), Congwayndut (Karanganyar Regency, West Java), Rentak Gading Ethnic Bengkulu (Bengkulu), Duo Etnicholic (Malang, East Java), Sanggar Seni Lepas (West Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara), Darryl Simeon (West Halmahera, North Maluku), and Samohung (Trenggalek, East Java).

"SIPA also presents special performances by Patricia Arstuti ft. Ekosdance Company and Semarak Candrakirana Art Center, as well as Kemantren Langenpraja Pura Mangkunegaran," Irawati divulged.

With a total of 18 art groups from Indonesia and abroad, Irawati said SIPA 2025 was a space for expression and a platform for cultural exchange, artistic experiences, as well as a bridge for the brotherhood of nations.

SIPA 2025 was also expected to provide new inspiration for the younger generation and strengthen Solo's position as a global cultural city.

"The delegates will showcase works from their respective regions, including dance, music, and theater," Irawati said.

He added that SIPA 2025 is not just a stage for entertainment, but also a celebration of global culture, a platform for innovation, and a space for intergenerational artistic dialogue. The festival provides a space for audiences to explore global harmony and the potential of future art.

Solo Mayor Respati Ardi stated that the Solo City Government fully supports the event in the Solo.

"Yes, we hope we can work together to ensure the event runs smoothly and its benefits are felt by the residents," Respati said.