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FUAR38 cultural festival

FUAR38 is an annual 38-day cultural festival and fair held in Kayseri, Turkey. Organized by the Kocasinan Municipality at Kadir Has Fuar Parkı, the event features a diverse program including live concerts, stage shows, open-air cinema screenings, and traditional fairground games.

Date
Jul 31 - Sep 6, 2026
Location
Kayseri
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FUAR38 cultural festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • 38 days of continuous programming at Kadir Has Fuar Parkı
  • Performances by the Gendarmerie General Command Band
  • Open-air summer film screenings and stage shows
  • Traditional fairground games for all ages
FUAR38 is a significant annual fair and cultural festival organized by the Kocasinan Municipality in Kayseri. Operating under the slogan "38 days, 38 nights," the event runs for over five weeks at Kadir Has Fuar Parkı. The festival is designed to foster community bonds by providing a public space for cultural, artistic, and musical engagement, typically attracting hundreds of thousands of attendees.

The festival's programming includes nightly entertainment ranging from theatrical stage shows to open-air summer film screenings. Visitors can also participate in traditional fairground games that celebrate local heritage. A major highlight of the 2026 season featured a performance by the Gendarmerie General Command Band, which presented a repertoire of national marches and historical Turkish folk songs to the public.

By combining modern entertainment like concerts with traditional fair elements, FUAR38 serves as a bridge between Turkey's past and present. The event remains one of the region's most prominent summer attractions, emphasizing shared national and spiritual sentiments through various artistic mediums.

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Kadir Has Fuar Parki
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