The Mangkunegaran Makan-Makan festival officially kicked off on Friday, May 1, and will run for three days until May 3, 2026. Held at the Pamedan Mangkunegaran in Solo, Central Java, this highly anticipated event is a centerpiece of the 269th Adeging Mangkunegaran celebration.
As the primary sponsor of this annual culinary showcase, Permata Bank is enhancing the visitor experience by offering exclusive promotions and rewards. During the opening ceremony, Glenn Ranti, Division Head of Strategic Marketing & Communication at Permata Bank, praised the organizers—Pura Mangkunegaran, Katadata, and the DNC Foundation—for creating a vibrant event that seamlessly blends local culture, gastronomy, sports, and a warm sense of communal harmony or guyub rukun.
Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of special offers by using the Permata ME QRIS payment system. Throughout the festival, guests can earn up to 50 percent in Permata Points on their transactions. According to Ranti, the more visitors indulge in the festival’s offerings, the greater their potential rewards, making every purchase even more rewarding.
Beyond the festival grounds, Permata Bank is also extending benefits to those dining at the prestigious Pracimasana restaurant within the Mangkunegaran complex. Patrons can enjoy a discount of IDR 100,000 when paying with a Permata Credit Card or Permata Debit Plus. Through these initiatives, the bank hopes to foster a deeper appreciation for the rich cultural heritage preserved by Pura Mangkunegaran while ensuring a memorable culinary journey for all attendees.
The Mangkunegaran Makan-Makan festival features over 100 booths showcasing a diverse array of traditional regional delicacies and local products. A unique highlight of the event is the traditional dining experience, where visitors can enjoy food served on banana leaves in a casual, lesehan-style setting, utilizing eco-friendly tableware. Admission to the festival, which runs from May 1 to May 3, 2026, is free for the public.
Food enthusiasts will have the opportunity to sample authentic Kuliner Abdi Dalem, ranging from tahu petis keprabon to trimo manyar. Additionally, a curated selection of popular local vendors will be present, including Siomay Manahan, Penmo Pentol, Mangano Sushi, and La Luna Coffee and Eatery, ensuring a wide variety of flavors to satisfy every palate.
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Summary
The Mangkunegaran Makan-Makan festival, held from May 1 to May 3, 2026, at Pamedan Mangkunegaran in Solo, celebrates the 269th Adeging Mangkunegaran. The free-to-attend event features over 100 booths offering authentic traditional delicacies, such as Kuliner Abdi Dalem, alongside popular local vendors in a unique, eco-friendly, and traditional lesehan-style dining environment.
As the primary sponsor, Permata Bank is enhancing the experience by providing exclusive rewards, including up to 50 percent in Permata Points for transactions made via the Permata ME QRIS system. Furthermore, the bank offers special discounts at the Pracimasana restaurant for those using Permata Credit Cards or Debit Plus, aiming to promote local gastronomy and cultural heritage.
