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Contemporary Istanbul art fair

Contemporary Istanbul art fair

Sep 22-27, 2026 Istanbul
Recently ended

Contemporary Istanbul is a major international contemporary art fair held at Tersane Istanbul, a historic Ottoman shipyard on the Golden Horn. The 2026 edition, which marks the 21st year of the event,...

Art Fair Contemporary Art +6
Anyma concert

Anyma concert

Sep 12, 2026 Istanbul

Anyma's scheduled electronic music performance in Istanbul, part of the 'AEDEN' Global Tour, was a highly anticipated concert that was officially banned by the local governorate. Originally set for September 12, 2026,...

Electronic Music Concert +5

Pluxee Cinema Days

Sep 6, 2026 İstanbul

Pluxee Cinema Days presents an outdoor screening of "Sense and Sensibility" at Zorlu PSM’s Vestel Amfi in İstanbul. This event is scheduled for September 6, 2026, offering a cultural experience through classic...

Cultural events Film +2

AKM Open-Air Cinema

Sep 4-5, 2026 İstanbul

The AKM Open-Air Cinema in İstanbul hosts outdoor film screenings on September 4-5, 2026, featuring a selection of classic and contemporary films at the Atatürk Cultural Center.

Open Air Cinema Film Screenings +3

City Sounds

Sep 4, 2026 İstanbul

City Sounds is a music performance series held in Istanbul, featuring a live show by the Istanbul West Side Collective (IWSC) on September 4, 2026. The event takes place at the Vestel...

Music Jazz +3

Fazıl Say Jazz Quintet

Sep 2-3, 2026 İstanbul

The Fazıl Say Jazz Quintet, led by Turkish pianist Fazıl Say, is scheduled to perform for two nights in İstanbul. The performances will take place on September 2 and 3, 2026, at...

Jazz Music +3

Stage at the Museum

Aug 27-30, 2026 İstanbul

The 10th edition of Stage at the Museum (Muzede Sahne) takes place at the Sakip Sabanci Museum in Istanbul from August 27 to August 30, 2026. Supported by the Sabanci Foundation, the...

Theater Performance Art +3
F Istanbul 2026 Exhibition

F Istanbul 2026 Exhibition

Aug 26-29, 2026 Istanbul

The F Istanbul 2026 International Food and Beverage Exhibition is held from August 26 to 29 at the Istanbul Expo Center in Türkiye. This fifth edition features over 1,000 companies from 18...

Exhibition Food And Beverage +5

Open-Air Summer Plays

Aug 25-28, 2026 İstanbul

The Open-Air Summer Plays program, hosted by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) City Theaters, features a series of outdoor theatrical performances including musicals and comedies. The event takes place at the Harbiye...

Theater Performing Arts +4
“Temas” exhibition

“Temas” exhibition

Aug 17, 2026 Istanbul

The “Temas” exhibition at Istanbul’s historic Karakoy Palace explores the relationship between architectural heritage and urban memory. Opening in August 2026, the event examines how the building’s design and various historical functions...

Exhibition Architecture +5