(An alien sculpture at Indonesia’s UFO Festival. /CFP)

(A participant takes a photo next to a UFO statue. /CFP)

The Indonesia UFO Festival 2025 was held as scheduled in Yogyakarta, drawing astronomy enthusiasts, UFO researchers, sci-fi fans, and the general public.

Centered around the Alien Village, UFO Village, and UFO Camp, the event combined space technology, extraterrestrial imagination, and artistic creativity through art installations, interactive experiences, and scientific discussions. It has become a major summer celebration blending astronomy education, sci-fi art, and creative engagement.

Since 2016, the UFO Festival has been held in Yogyakarta, Java Island, attracting UFO enthusiasts, alien sci-fi fans, and the public from both Indonesia and abroad.

(Artist and UFO enthusiast Venzha Christ stands beside his homemade radio astronomy receiver. /CFP)

(A staff member sets up lighting for a conceptual Mars lander. /CFP)

(A visitor poses for a photo next to an alien model on display. /CFP)