Afgan Celebrates 18 Years of Work at the Retrospective Concert, Collaborating with Mahalini and Kris Dayanti

Kapanlagi.com - Singer Afgan is set to hold a solo concert titled Retrospective: The Concert on July 18, 2026, at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Jakarta. The concert, promoted by Seven Star Production, will celebrate the artist's journey, marking 18 years in the Indonesian music industry.

For Afgan, this concert is not just an ordinary music performance. The singer of the song Sadis describes Retrospective as an important moment to look back at the various phases he has gone through during nearly two decades of work.

1. Purpose of the Retrospective Concert

In a press conference held in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, on Tuesday (6/23/2026), Afgan explained that the concert will serve as a platform to share the stories of his life journey and career with his fans.

The Jakarta-born singer admitted that many things have happened in his life since he last held a major concert in 2015. These various experiences will later be expressed through a specially prepared performance concept.

The Retrospective Concert also marks Afgan's long journey in the music industry. Since his debut in 2008, he has released a number of hit songs and eight albums, making him one of the leading male solo singers in Indonesia.

2. Name Selection

Afgan wearing a brown shirt (credit: KapanLagi.com/Mathias Purwanto)

According to Afgan, the choice of the name Retrospective is not without reason. The title is considered to best represent the performance concept that focuses on life journeys, achievements, and various challenges he has faced.

"Retrospective means looking back at the journey that has been passed and embracing all that is positive and negative. Because all of that teaches us to become the human we are today," said Afgan.

3. Concept and Collaboration

The concert will also feature a number of special collaborations. Afgan teams up with several renowned musicians from the homeland, including Mahalini, Kris Dayanti, and Petra Sihombing. The presence of these musicians is sure to add color to the performance, which lasts about 2.5 hours.

4. Afgan's Career Journey

Afgan smiling (credit: KapanLagi.com/Mathias Purwanto)

Afgan has released a number of hit songs and eight albums that have established him as one of the leading male solo singers in Indonesia. The choice of the name Retrospective is considered to best represent the concept of the show, which focuses on his life journey, achievements, and the various challenges he has faced.

5. Special Collaborators

Afgan serious mode (credit: KapanLagi.com/Mathias Purwanto)

This concert will feature a number of special collaborations. Afgan is teaming up with several renowned musicians from the homeland, including Mahalini, Kris Dayanti, and Petra Sihombing, who are sure to add color to the performance.

In addition to collaborations, Afgan also plans to perform around 30 songs taken from various albums throughout his career. The lineup of songs will represent the musical journey he has built over the past 18 years.

6. Personal Moment

Explaining the reason behind the organization of this concert, Afgan mentioned that the Retrospective is a very personal moment. He wants to invite the audience to see the various chapters of life that have shaped him to this day.

"Because this concert is indeed a moment that feels quite full circle for me. For the second time, so this has a very deep meaning for me. Because the journey of 11 years since the last concert (2015) until now has seen so much happen," said Afgan.

7. Date and Concert Tickets

Afgan see presentation (credit: KapanLagi.com/Mathias Purwanto)

The Retrospective Concert will be held on July 18, 2026, at the Jakarta Convention Center. Tickets have been sold through Loket.com with prices starting from Rp600 thousand to Rp4.75 million. Through this concert, Afgan not only presents a musical performance but also invites the audience to trace his career journey, life experiences, and various stories that have shaped him over 18 years of working in the Indonesian music industry.

(kpl/pur/pit)