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5th Istanbul Festival

5th Istanbul Festival

Aug 2-16, 2026 İstanbul

The 5th Istanbul Festival is a large-scale, multi-day music and cultural festival held annually in İstanbul, Türkiye. Taking place at Festival Park Yenikapı, it features a diverse program of international and local...

Music K-pop +7
International Arab Book Fair

International Arab Book Fair

Aug 15, 2026 Istanbul

The 11th International Arab Book Fair is held in Istanbul, Turkey, from August 15 to 23. This significant cultural event brings together over 300 publishing houses from more than 30 countries at...

Book Fair Literature +7
Water, Paper, Paint exhibition

Water, Paper, Paint exhibition

Jun 12 - Jul 25, 2026 İstanbul

Water, Paper, Paint is a solo exhibition by artist Cemal Toy held at Black Light Gallery in Istanbul’s Karaköy district, featuring works on handmade papers that explore the interaction between water, paper,...

Exhibition Art +3
253 Martyrs, 253 Portraits

253 Martyrs, 253 Portraits

Jul 15-19, 2026 Istanbul

“253 Martyrs, 253 Portraits” is a commemorative art exhibition held at the Atatürk Cultural Center in Istanbul. Running from July 15 to July 19, 2026, the display honors the 253 individuals who...

Exhibition Art +5

Suede

Jul 17, 2026 Istanbul

British rock band Suede is scheduled to perform at the Zorlu Performing Arts Center in Istanbul on July 17, 2026. The concert will take place on the venue's Turkcell Stage as part...

Rock Concert +4

Mashroom (City Sounds series)

Jul 16, 2026 Istanbul

Mashroom is scheduled to perform at the Vestel Amphitheater within Istanbul's Zorlu Performing Arts Center on July 16, 2026. This concert is presented as part of the venue's "City Sounds" event series.

Music Concert +4

Gorillaz

Jul 14-16, 2026 Istanbul

The virtual band Gorillaz will debut in Turkey with two performances at Istanbul's Bonus Parkorman on July 14 and 16, 2026. These concerts are part of a tour supporting their upcoming 2026...

Concert Live music +4

Yeni Turku

Jul 14, 2026 Istanbul

Turkish musical group Yeni Turku is set to perform a live concert at the Kadikoy Selamicesme Ozgurluk Park Amphitheater in Istanbul on July 14, 2026.

Concert Music +4