Yogyakarta never runs out of ways to make your weekend special. Behind the glitz of tourist destinations, hidden warm spaces that grow from cultural roots, the creativity of residents, and a down-to-earth spirit of life, that is the community market.
Every weekend, four community markets exist not just as a meeting place for sellers and buyers, but as a cultural living space: a place where ideas, tastes, and traditions intertwine in the form of local cuisine, handicrafts, art performances, and intergenerational interactions.
These markets are a reflection of local wisdom that continues to pulsate—simple, yet full of meaning. Come on, complete your weekend with experiences that touch the heart and enrich the soul!
Wiguna Market: Presenting an Educational and Sustainable Thematic Market Concept in Yogyakarta
In order to support the development of the creative economy, preservation of local culture, and an environmentally friendly lifestyle in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, the DIY Regional Government welcomes and appreciates the implementation of Wiguna Market as a community-based thematic market that upholds the values of health, locality, and waste reduction.
The Wiguna Market is regularly held every two weeks on Sundays, taking place in the green open area of Taman Plaza Ambarrukmo, Alun-Alun Kedhaton Ambarrukmo, Sleman. This activity is open to the general public and runs from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM WIB.
Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle and the Local Economy
The name “Wiguna” comes from the Javanese language meaning “useful.” This philosophy is reflected in the spirit of organizing the Wiguna Market which presents a variety of local products that are healthy, natural, and environmentally friendly. The products offered cover various categories such as culinary, handicrafts, personal care products, and functional goods that support a low-waste lifestyle.
In addition to being a shopping space, this market also serves as a place for education and community interaction. Visitors are invited to participate in various creative and family activities, such as workshops, art performances, and children’s literacy activities in an open space.
National Collaboration and Commitment to Sustainability
The Wiguna Market is a collaborative initiative supported by the Ambarrukmo Group and in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia through the national program Wonderful Indonesia. Since its launch in 2021, this market has grown into one of the leading creative events in the Special Region of Yogyakarta.
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Mustokoweni Market: An Eco-Friendly Creative Ecosystem in the Heart of the City
Encouraging the strengthening of the local community-based economy and the preservation of a sustainable lifestyle, Mustokoweni Market is one of the must-visit seasonal markets, regularly present at the Mustokoweni Heritage Hotel Courtyard, Yogyakarta City (Jalan AM Sangaji No. 72, Yogyakarta).
Mustokoweni Market is open every two weeks on Saturdays, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Western Indonesian Time. Open to the public, this market promotes the independence of local producers and strengthens interactions between businesses and consumers in a relaxed, green, and inclusive atmosphere.
Offering Healthy and Locally Valued Products
Mustokoweni Market presents a variety of superior products curated by micro-entrepreneurs, small farmers, and local artisans. The products offered include healthy, natural, and environmentally friendly daily necessities, such as organic food ingredients, preservative-free food and drinks, artistic handicrafts, and household products made from natural materials.
The uniqueness of Mustokoweni Market lies in the direct involvement of the producers who are ready to tell the story of the product manufacturing process, the origin of the raw materials, and the philosophy behind each creation. This provides a more transparent, educational, and memorable shopping experience for visitors.
Commitment to Environment and Culture
With its shady atmosphere under the city trees, Mustokoweni Market offers a comfortable and environmentally friendly shopping experience in an urban setting. This activity also serves as a clear example of how traditional markets can evolve into alternative spaces that support the values of sustainability, local culture, and economic solidarity.
Peken Klangenan Kotagede: Community Cultural Market in the Heart of Yogyakarta’s Old Town Heritage
Amidst the historical atmosphere of Kotagede, Yogyakarta City, there is a community-based initiative that is reviving the pulse of local culture: Peken Klangenan Kotagede. Located in Kebon Ndalem, the Benteng Cepuri Kotagede complex, this cultural market presents a combination of traditional culinary, handicrafts, performing arts, and educational activities packaged in a typical old town atmosphere.
Held every weekend, this market is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 to 17:00 WIB, and is specifically open until 21:00 WIB at the end of the month with a series of evening events.
Peken Klangenan, a traditional market with an educational and cultural nuance
comes from two Javanese words: peken, meaning market, and klangenan, referring to something that pleases the heart or evokes memories. This name reflects the market’s essence as a space not only for buying and selling but also for enjoying and understanding local culture in its entirety.
Every weekend, visitors are greeted by more than 30 curated tenants , including traditional culinary artists, artisans, local artists, and cultural preservationists. The products on offer are diverse, ranging from traditional foods like sego gule, miedes, dawet, bajigur, and jamu gendong, to local handicrafts made from natural materials. Visitors can also enjoy cultural performances such as angklung, gamelan, and captivating dance performances. Interactive classes such as batik and painting are also available, as well as an educational play area specifically designed for children, making the visiting experience even more enriching and enjoyable.
Cultural Identity Through Clothing and Attitudes
Peken Klangenan also prioritizes a visual and ethnographic approach to cultural preservation. All market managers and participants are invited to wear traditional Javanese clothing such as kebaya, lurik, and jarik cloth as part of their cultural identity and awareness. This is expected to inspire the wider community to embrace traditional clothing as a lifestyle, not just ceremonial attire.
A Social and Economic Space That Grows Together
Since its official opening in May 2025, Peken Klangenan has become a new magnet for local residents and tourists. With an average of 500–700 visitors every weekend, this market not only thrives as an alternative economic space, but also as a forum for intergenerational cultural encounters.
In addition to promoting local products, this activity also opens up space for cultural discussions, developing historical literacy, and creative community involvement through art and education.
Suwatu Market: The Charm of the Most Beautiful Morning Market in Jogja
Suwatu Market is located in the Suwatu by Mil & Bay area, Sumberwatu Village, Sambirejo, Sleman. This market is not just a place for transactions, but also a space for expression, interaction, and contemplation, all wrapped up in a stunning natural panorama.
Bringing the Javanese Calendar to Life Through “Legi Sunday”
Suwatu Market is only held every Legi Sunday, one of the market days in the Javanese calendar, making it an exclusive and anticipated destination. This momentum is not only an arena for local economic turnover, but also a celebration of cultural values packed in a contemporary nuance.
Natural Scenery Blends with Market Activities
Operating from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM WIB, Suwatu Market offers a shopping and relaxing experience with an impressive backdrop: expanses of green rice fields, the silhouette of Prambanan Temple, and the majestic Mount Merapi standing firmly in the distance. This combination makes the market one of the most photogenic spots in Yogyakarta.
The location’s architecture blends with nature, dominated by bamboo, wood, and modern tropical decorative elements, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere. It’s no wonder this market is dubbed one of the most beautiful morning markets in Jogja.
Local Products and a Variety of Traditional Culinary
More than 70 MSMEs enliven the market by selling typical products such as traditional foods (yellow rice, pecel, soto, siomay), herbal drinks, handicrafts, local fashion products, and preloved items. Prices offered are also very affordable, starting from IDR 10,000. This market concept supports local economic empowerment, providing space for micro-businesses to develop and reach a wider tourist market.
Additional Activities: Morning Yoga, Entertainment, and a Healthy Lifestyle
Interestingly, Suwatu Market also offers open yoga classes starting at 6:00 a.m. WIB, before the market officially opens. Additionally, visitors can enjoy live acoustic entertainment, traditional dance performances, face painting, and nail art.
Accessibility & Entrance Fee
Entry to the Suwatu Market area is free. Visitors only pay for optional activities such as yoga or based on personal consumption. Access to the location is quite easy from the center of Yogyakarta, with an estimated travel time of around 45 minutes.
