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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

63rd International Troia Festival

Aug 10, 2026 Çanakkale

The 63rd International Troia Festival is a cultural and historical celebration held at the ancient city of Troy in Çanakkale, Turkey. Organized by the Çanakkale Municipality, the event opens with a ceremony...

Cultural events History +5

Perseid meteor shower observation event

Aug 8-9, 2026 Karacabey

The sixth annual Perseid meteor shower observation event gathered over 25,000 sky enthusiasts in the Boğaz area of Karacabey, Bursa, typically occurring in August. Attendees observe the meteor shower, camp, and participate...

Meteor Shower Astronomy +4

23rd International Gumusluk Music Festival

Aug 4-8, 2026 Bodrum

The 23rd International Gumusluk Music Festival is a classical music event held in Bodrum, Turkey, specifically within a 2,500-year-old ancient stone quarry. Running from August 4 to August 8, 2026, the festival...

Music festival Classical Music +4

Mountain, Nature, Ice Cream Festival

Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2026 Niğde

The third annual Mountain, Nature, Ice Cream Festival takes place in Niğde, Türkiye, from July 31 to August 2, 2026. The festival features hikes, workshops and local tastings highlighting the Aladağlar mountain...

Food Festival Local Food +3

Cappadocia Balloon Festival

Jul 30 - Aug 2, 2026 Cappadocia

The seventh annual Cappadocia Balloon Festival is a four-day international event held from July 30 to August 2, 2026, in Türkiye's UNESCO World Heritage region. The festival features 30 special-shaped hot air...

Hot Air Balloon Cappadocia +5

Derinden Gelen Sesler (Sounds from the Depths) Concert Series

Jul 24 - Aug 2, 2026 İstanbul

The "Derinden Gelen Sesler" (Sounds from the Depths) concert series is a musical program held within the historic Serefiye Cistern in Istanbul. The event utilizes the unique acoustics of the 1,600-year-old underground...

Music Concert Series +7

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

Yeni Turku

Jul 24, 2026 Istanbul

The established Turkish musical group Yeni Türkü will take the stage at Mask Beach in Istanbul for a performance on July 24, 2026.

Concert Live music +1

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

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