Contemporary Istanbul 2016 @ Istanbul Congress Center (ICC)

Contemporary Istanbul returns for their exciting 11th edition, running from Thursday 3 through Sunday 6 November. Entry is set at 40 TL (20 TL...

Oldies Party ft. DJ Erkan Şen @ VUE Lounge & Bar

VUE Lounge & Bar will host an 80s and 90s Oldies Party on Saturday 19 November. DJ Erkan Şen will be on deck to...

Quiz Night for Cats @ Artist’s Kahvesi

After a brief hiatus Cihangir Cool for Cats returns with their delightful Quiz for Cats, now at Artist's Kahvesi! This month's quiz is taking place on Saturday...

Feridun Düzağaç @ Zorlu PSM

Zorlu PSM, as part of the Vestel #gururlayerli series, will host Turkish pop-rock artist Feridun Düzağaç on Tuesday 10 January. Set to start at...

Extended: The 1st Yabangee Instagram Photo Competition

Editor's Note: We've extended the deadline to July 15! As we emerge from hibernation and indulge in this beautiful weather, we thought it timely to kick...

Gaye Su Akyol @ Babylon Bomonti

Babylon Bomonti will host local artist Gaye Su Akyol on Saturday 19 November. Doors are set to open at 21:30, with tickets priced at 40...

Julie Byrne @ Salon IKSV

Salon IKSV will host singer-songwriter Julie Byrne on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 November. Set to start at 21:30, tickets are priced at 50 TL (seated)...

Yabangee Weekend Roundup: Friday 21 – Sunday 23 October

We’ve done our best to compile events we’re aware of. If you think we’ve forgotten one or want to see your event featured, please...

“TRIALS: 310 Artist Portraits” @ SANATORIUM

SANATORIUM will host Sergen Şehitoğlu's exhibition "TRIALS: 310 Artist Portraits" from Tuesday 25 April through Saturday 6 May. From the organizer: SANATORIUM will host Sergen Şehitoğlu’s recently...

2nd Spoken Word Istanbul Writers’ Retreat @ Datça

Spoken Word Istanbul will host a second writers' retreat in the peaceful, natural environment of Datça, Muğla from Saturday 24 through Friday 30 October....

Yabangee LGBTQA Istanbul Night #1

Yabangee is really feeling all the pride going around and are delighted to present our first LGBTQA night on Wednesday 21 June. We invite...

“Artificial Hells” @ SANATORIUM (New Venue)

SANATORIUM will host Kemal Özen's "Artificial Hells" exhibition from Sunday 10 September through Saturday 14 October at their new venue. From the organizer: The exhibition will also...

“Fill in the Plant” @ x-ist

x-ist will host the solo exhibition "Fill in the Plant" of Burcu Perçin from Thursday 20 April through Saturday 20 May. From the organizer: Burcu Perçin's...

(May 22) Erkan Oğur Anatolian Blues // Tingvall Trio @ Zorlu...

Zorlu PSM will host Erkan Oğur Anatolian Blues // Tingvall Trio on Tuesday 22 May. Doors are set to open at 20.30, with tickets priced...

Mehmet Uluğ Night: Emin Fındıkoğlu +12 @ Babylon Bomonti

Babylon Bomonti will host Emin Fındıkoğlu on November 8. Doors are set to open at 20.30, with tickets priced between 25 TL to 60 TL...

(Sep 5) Pub Story & Yabangee Present: Come Together! @ Los...

Pub Story and Yabangee will host their first collaborative event, Come Together!, on Wednesday 5 September on the beautiful terrace of Los Altos. A...

Motherland @ Various Cinemas

The award-winning and critically acclaimed Motherland (Ana Yurdu), directed by Senem Tüzen, is currently playing in cinemas with English subtitles (with some exceptions) through Thursday...

(May 29) Expat Spotlight #13: Social Innovation

In collaboration with ATÖLYE, Yabangee continues to present Expat Spotlight, a monthly series showcasing the freshest, most inspiring contributions being made by Istanbul’s diverse...

36th IKSV Film Festival

The 36th IKSV Film Festival is set to start on April 5th. The program of the 36th Istanbul Film Festival was announced on March 14th...

100% Music: Parkfest 2017 @ Küçükçiftlik Park

100% Music Presents: Parkfest returns to Küçükçiftlik Park on May 13 for the 2017 edition. The concerts will be given by Unkle, Koop Oscar...

Winter Nights Party by Senem Selimi @ Society Lounge Bar

Yabangee is happy to offer our support to our good friend and party guru Senem Selimi (of Istanbul Expats & Internationals) and her always fantastic...

“Home is a Place Called Never” @ x-ist

x-ist will host Didem Erk's first solo exhibition "Home is a Place Called Never" from Thursday 7 September through Saturday 14 October. From the organizer: In...

Yabangee Presents: Deep House Sessions #001 @ Beat

Yabangee is back with the first event of a new series: Deep House Sessions. So many themes, so little time! For this session, we're trying...

“Trans-idyllic: Recent paintings, digital animations and prints by Diana Page” @...

Büyükdere35 Gallery will host "Trans-idyllic: Recent paintings, digital animations and prints by Diana Page", curated by Lewis Johnson, from Tuesday 12 through Saturday 30...