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July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day

Jul 15-16, 2026 İstanbul

July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day in Istanbul is a citywide commemoration featuring memorial marches, religious ceremonies, and public gatherings to honor victims of the 2016 coup attempt. The event includes...

Memorial Commemoration +6

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

Turkuvaz Media Group July 15 Commemoration Event

Jul 15, 2026 Ankara

Organized by the Turkuvaz Media Group, this commemorative program honors the victims of the July 15 coup attempt at the July 15 Democracy Museum in Ankara. The event marks the 10th anniversary...

Commemoration Democracy +6

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

4th International Istanbul Choir Festival

Jul 9-12, 2026 İstanbul

The 4th International Istanbul Choir Festival runs in İstanbul from July 9 to 12, 2026, bringing choirs from several countries to perform at historic venues across the city.

Choir Choral Music +3

Acik 21 Alan

Jun 25 - Jul 10, 2026 İstanbul, Beyoğlu

Acik 21 Alan is a contemporary group art exhibition held at Camhane Art Gallery’s new space in Beyoğlu, Istanbul. It features 21 artists exploring the conceptual and material qualities of glass, including...

Exhibition Contemporary Art +4

International Ephesus Opera and Ballet Festival

Jun 26 - Jul 8, 2026 Bornova

The International Ephesus Opera and Ballet Festival is a performing arts festival in Türkiye. Its ninth edition runs from June 26 to July 8, 2026, with opera, ballet, a stage cantata, and...

Opera Ballet +5

Cappadocia Horse Festival

Jul 3-5, 2026 Göreme

The second Cappadocia Horse Festival took place from July 3 to 5, 2026, in Göreme, Nevşehir, celebrating Türkiye’s equestrian heritage with a mounted parade, riding and training demonstrations, dressage, traditional archery and...

Equestrian Festival Horse Culture +6

33rd Istanbul Jazz Festival

Jul 2, 2026 İstanbul

The 33rd Istanbul Jazz Festival is a music festival in İstanbul. The linked evidence highlights a July 2, 2026 performance by Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian at Harbiye Cemil...

Music festival Jazz +4

BABYMETAL Istanbul concert

Jul 1, 2026 İstanbul

BABYMETAL performed a concert at LifePark Istanbul on July 1, 2026, as part of their 2026 tour. The performance combined Japanese metal, pop culture elements, choreography and large-scale production, attracting around 10,000...

Music Concert Metal +3

Bursa Culture Route Festival

Jun 26, 2026 Bursa

The Bursa Culture Route Festival is a multi-city cultural program in Bursa featuring 181 events, including concerts, theatre performances, exhibitions, and a curated gastronomy route of 50 ‘Flavor Stops’. The festival highlights...

Festival Cultural events +6

Jinnah photo exhibition

Jun 16, 2026 İstanbul, Eyüpsultan

The Jinnah photo exhibition is a public display at Rami Library in İstanbul, Eyüpsultan, showcasing photographs from the life and political career of Muhammad Ali Jinnah and marking his 150th birth anniversary...

Exhibition Photography +6

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