TNI Fair 2026 to Take Place Tomorrow at Monas, Featuring Alutsista Exhibition and Free Basic Necessities

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The TNI Fair 2026 will be held at the National Monument (Monas) crossroads area in Central Jakarta, starting Saturday (19/9/2026) until Sunday.

This event is part of the series of celebrations for the 81st anniversary of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), which falls in October 2026.

According to information from the official Kodiklat TNI Instagram account, the TNI Fair is open to the public free of charge.

The exhibition showcases various primary weapon systems (alutsista) and non-alutsista equipment from the TNI's three branches.

In addition to the alutsista exhibition, visitors can participate in several other activities such as a military technology exhibition, information sessions about TNI recruit registration, and performances by soldiers on the entertainment stage.

The TNI Fair will run daily from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Western Indonesia Time (WIB).

The public can also take part in health services and view an antique vehicle community exhibition.

As part of its social activities, the TNI has prepared 15,000 packages of basic food supplies and 30,000 servings of free meals for the public.

On the second day, Sunday (20/9/2026), the event series continues with joint sports activities.

These include the TNI Run in 10K and 5K categories as well as a Fun Walk covering 6.4 kilometers.

Each sporting event is expected to attract around 10,000 participants.

81st TNI Anniversary Series

The TNI Fair is one of the activities in the 81st anniversary celebrations of the TNI, which run from August through October 2026.

The series also includes the Commander-in-Chief’s Cup competitions and open tournaments, held from August 1 to October 10, 2026.

The competitions cover 72 events, consisting of 61 sports and 11 non-sports categories.

The TNI is also organizing various social and territorial activities such as community service work, the TNI Waste Care Movement, planting a million trees, and a Cheap Food Bazaar on September 22-23, 2026.

The series will continue with a group pilgrimage from September 21-26 and a national pilgrimage on September 28, 2026.

The 81st TNI anniversary commemoration will conclude with an interfaith prayer event on October 1, 2026.

Approximately 3,000 participants are expected, accompanied by the distribution of 3,000 basic food packages.