At a glance

• 15 days: festival runs 1–15 November 2026
• 5 km: length of the Friendship Walk on 8 November
• 3 cities: Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali
• 06:00 WIB: walk registration opened at Bundaran HI

At 06:00 on Sunday, 8 November, hundreds of people in white T-shirts lined up at Bundaran HI. Their mission was to walk 5 kilometres down Jalan Sudirman and end up at a supermarket. A small band with trumpets and a saxophone played along the way.

It sounds like a joke, but it was actually smart diplomacy.

What Is Poland Festival 2026?

Poland Festival 2026 is a Polish food and lifestyle event organised by the Embassy of Poland and the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH). It runs from 1 to 15 November 2026 at Grand Lucky SCBD in Jakarta, with extra roadshow stops in Surabaya and Bali. Visitors can try Polish food, drinks, healthy snacks and natural personal care products. The organisers promote free samplings and discounts, but no ticket price has been announced.

What Happened at the Friendship Walk?

The Poland–Indonesia Friendship Walk was the festival’s opening act. Walkers collected their T-shirts and drinks at Bundaran HI between 06:00 and 07:00. The walk started at 07:30 and followed the Car Free Day route along Jalan Sudirman and Thamrin, with a pit stop in front of WTC.

The crowd was mixed. Exchange students, expats, families and business representatives all joined in. Most were done by 09:30, which left plenty of time for breakfast.

What Can You Try at Grand Lucky SCBD?

The walk ended inside Grand Lucky SCBD, where the Poland Shopping Day opened. The store has red festival arches, green plants and shelves packed with Polish products.

Live cooking stations serve food straight from the pot. Visitors can try free samples, then buy the same products at festival discounts. FMCG Day, running from 09:30 to 16:00, added quizzes and prizes to the mix.

The surprising part is where all this happens. A diplomatic event might be expected in a ballroom, but this one is in a supermarket aisle.

“Hosting these shared public activities bridges profitable business opportunities with everyday consumer experiences.”
  Cezary Filipek, Head of Office, PAIH Jakarta

Why Does a Food Festival Matter for Business?

Because shoppers tell brands what works. When someone tastes a Polish snack and then puts it in their basket, that is real market data.

The EuroCham Indonesia team visited the festival on 10 November to see how Polish products could fit the Indonesian market. For Polish brands, a supermarket is a low-risk test. For Indonesian shoppers, it is a cheap way to try something new.

Where Does Poland Festival Go Next?

The roadshow continues outside Jakarta. In Surabaya, it lands on Saturday, 14 November 2026, at Hokky Store, Pakuwon Mall. In Bali, it follows on Sunday, 15 November 2026, at Grand Lucky Superstore, Sunset Road.

If you are in Jakarta, you still have until 15 November to visit Grand Lucky SCBD. The festival says “Do zobaczenia”, which means “see you” in Polish.