The Indonesian Umbrella Festival (Fespin) has once again enlivened Surakarta City, Central Java. Held at Balekambang Park, the series of events for the festival began ran in Sep. 5-7, 2025. Surakarta Mayor Respati Ardi attended the opening ceremony, which included the Nusantara Umbrella Parade.

The Surakarta City Government held the Solo Keroncong Festival (SKF) 2025 at Fort Vastenburg in Surakarta City, Central Java Province in July 25-26, 2025.

The 2025 Mount Slamet Festival (FGS) in Serang Village, Karangreja District, Purbalingga Regency, Central Java Province was opened on July 4, 2025. The public was treated to a series of events over three days until July 6, 2025.

Central Java Province considers itself considered ready to be a driver for green investment inflow to Indonesia. With renewable energy (renewables) potential reaching 201 gigawatts (GW) and the attraction of leading industrial areas, the province is projected to have US$8.26 billion or around Rp132 trillion (at Rp16,500 per US$1) of renewables investment potential.

The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry has officially designated the Dieng Plateau area as a national geopark through ESDM Ministerial Decree No. 172.K/GL.01/MEM.G/2025 on May 7, 2025.

The main event for the Vesak Day 2569 Buddhist Era (BE)/2025 Common Era (CE) celebration at Borobudur Temple in Magelang Regency, Central Java took place in a lively and meaningful manner on May 12, 2025. The main occasion's theme, "Increase Self-Control and Wisdom to Realize World Peace," is considered to be appropriate with current global conditions.

The Surakarta City Government is optimistic that there will be an increase in tourist visits to Surakarta City, Central Java, also known as Solo, the after the commemoration of World Dance Day through Solo Menari 2025 on Apr. 29, 2025.