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...

Dorantes & Taksim Trio: “Gypsies of Mediterannean” @ Zorlu PSM

Zorlu PSM will host the artist David Peña Dorantes together with the "Taksim Trio" on Wednesday 5 April. Set to start at 20:30, tickets are priced...

(May 11) Jordan Rakei @ Salon IKSV

Salon IKSV will host multi-instrumentalist and producer Jordan Rakei from New Zealand on Friday 11 May. Set to start at 22:00 , tickets are priced...

Summertime Boat Party: A Private Bosphorus Cruise

Some friends of ours have taken it upon themselves to organize a summertime boat party on Friday 7 July. The fun is set to start...

“Complex Plane” @ MERKUR

MERKUR will host the group exhibition “Complex Plane”, curated by İpek Yeğinsü, from Monday 25 December through Monday 19 February. From the organizer: Curated by İpek...

(May 4) Grails @ Zorlu PSM

Zorlu PSM will host Grails on Friday 4 May. Doors are set to open at 21.00, with tickets priced at 60 TL and available via...

The Away Days (+ Kamufle Moral Band / Rain Lab Midnight...

Our local favorites The Away Days will be bringing their indie rock talents (with elements of dream pop, psychedelic, shoegaze and more) to the...

“Fractum Regnum” @ Art On Istanbul

Art On Istanbul will host the solo exhibition "Fractum Regnum" of new media artist Ozan Türkkan from Saturday 3 through Saturday 31 December. From the...

(Apr 5 – May 20) “Singapore Unseen” @ Pera Museum

Pera Museum will host “Singapore Unseen", a photography exhibition curated by photographer Kay Chin Tay, and featuring the works of various artists from Thursday, 10...

Mabel Matiz @ Babylon Bomonti

Babylon Bomonti will host Turkish star Mabel Matiz on Thursday 15 December. Doors are set to open at 20:30, with tickets priced at 45...

(Apr 13) Rone // Deena Abdelwahed @ Zorlu PSM Studio

Zorlu PSM will host Rone // Deena Abdelwahed on Friday 13 April. Doors are set to open at 22.00, with tickets priced at 60 TL...

Warming Up Winter w/ Pop-Up Dinners Istanbul

Pop-Up Dinners Istanbul is back at it again, this time with a fiery Warming Up Winter theme to keep our taste buds cozy. As usual,...

“MIRROR” @ Dirimart Dolapdere

Dirimart Dolapdere will host the solo exhibition "MIRROR" of artist Sarkis, co-curated by Ceren Erdem, from Wednesday 18 January through Sunday 19 February. Opening...

(June 14-19) Cappadox 2018: “Silence”

The yearly pilgrimage to Cappadocia for a long weekend of music, gastronomy, contemporary art, and outdoor adventure returns with Cappadox 2018 - taking place...

“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...

Yabangee Weekend Roundup: Friday 7 – Sunday 9 April

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...

(Jul 22) An Evening with Steven Wilson @ Zorlu PSM

Zorlu PSM will host Steven Wilson on Sunday, 22 July. Doors are set to open at 20.00, with tickets priced at 150 TL and...

Art Workshops: Islamic Geometry and İznik Ceramics

Have you ever wanted to learn more about the wonderful art you see on the walls and inside the sacred sites that burst with...

IKSV 45th Music Festival

The IKSV 45th Music Festival with a theme of "unusual" will take place from Monday 29 May through Wednesday 21 June. This year's festival...

Frivolous (Live) // Cervus @ Minimüzikhol

Minimüzikhol will host Frivolous (Live) // Cervus on Friday 27 April. Set to start at 22.00, tickets are priced at 50 TL and are available...

Malignant Humour (English Stand-Up) @ kargART sahne

Our favorite local stand-up comedian Aslı Akbay (of TMUTB) will join forces with Erim Bilgin for Malignant Humour, a guaranteed hilarious night of English...

(May 11) Italian Food Night @ Komşu Kafe Collective

Komşu Kafe Collective will host an Italian Food Night on Friday 11 May. The food will be served at 19:30. You can pay as much...

Emel Mathlouthi (Women of the Sun) @ Babylon Bomonti

Babylon Bomonti will host the inspiring Emel Mathlouthi on Tuesday 25 October. Doors open at 20:30, with tickets priced from 25 TL to 50...

Tamikrest (Opener: TAU) @ Salon IKSV

Sound Ports Istanbul brings us Touareg blues and Western rock from Mali's Kidal in Tamikrest, with TAU (psychedelic folk rock) opening, at Salon IKSV on...