Exhibitions & Theater

SALT Beyoğlu will host the exhibition The Universe Flickers from Wednesday 12 September to Sunday 30 December. Borrowing its title from a chapter of...

The 44th Istanbul Film Festival, organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) and sponsored by N Kolay, takes place from 11...

After being rescheduled from 2021 due to the pandemic, 17th the Istanbul Biennial announces its return during Saturday 17 September - Sunday 20 November...

Javier Aranda's silent show VIDA / 'Life' is a metaphoric act that portrays the intricacies of life. After winning the Golden Dragon Award for...

The 27th Istanbul Theatre Festival hosted by IKSV is thrilled to present "Benched," a powerful and thought-provoking theatrical production that promises to leave a...

This event has been postponed until further notice. Friday 24 February sees local improv group The Clap invite comedian Jan Scott Forman for a special...

Curated by Eda Berkmen, Rounded by Sleep showcases artwork from various local and international artists around the theme of sleep. The exhibition explores the most...

One of the most beloved works in classical ballet, The Nutcracker will be staged at Zorlu PSM Turkcell Stage on Saturday 26 December, performed...

X-ist will host the sixth solo exhibition by Erkut Terliksiz entitled "Freaks of Nature" between Thursday 4 October and Saturday 10 November, 2018 at...

The 17th Istanbul Biennial organized by IKSV is now accessible through Turkish and English guided tours. Sponsored by Koç Holding, specialist tour guides offer...

Saturday 7 November and Sunday 8 November will see creators George Mann and Ramesh Meyyappan present Last Rites (Veda Ritüeli) at Paribu Art. Directed...

Halka Art Project will host the Carian Project exhibition "Until We Meet Again" - co-curated by Taryn Tomasello, Marga Karayol, and İpek Çankaya - from Sunday...

Director and choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot's captivating reinterpretation of Shakespeare's timeless piece "Romeo & Juliet" will meet with art lovers at Zorlu PSM Turkcell Stage...

Artist Unknown* İvi was Here, conceived and directed by Elif Sözer and Zeynep Özden, brings the largely erased story of painter İvi Stangali to...

Friday 20 January sees local improv group The Clap invite comedian Leon Sandler for a special session at Arsen Lupen. Doors are set to...

An independent production of Tennessee Williams' famous play "Small Craft Warnings", directed by Paz Griot, will take place on Saturday 25 March at Arsen...

Combining works by 27 local and globally based artists in an exhibition called Locus Solus, Selen Ansen has curated a collection that explores the ideas...

IKSV is organizing a cultural cinema festival happening all around Istanbul! Cinema lovers can view internationally recognized artistic works shown in Cannes, Venice and...

The 27th Istanbul Theatre Festival organized by IKSV proudly announces an electrifying addition to its program: "Double Murder" by the acclaimed Hofesh Shechter Company....

Sakıp Sabancı Museum is currently hosting the exhibition “The Prince’s Extraordinary World: Abdülmecid Efendi”, on now through Sunday 1 May 2022. The exhibition focuses...

Renowned photographer Timurtaş Onan, who has documented Istanbul’s changing face for more than four decades, presents his latest project Transforming City at Barın Han....

Collect Gallery enters Istanbul's vibrant art scene with their multi-artist "Check-In" exhibition through Monday 27 June. The exhibition is curated by Marcus Graf. From the...

Istanbul Comedy Club (top floor of Beyoğlu Şaraphanesi) will host a night of Magic & Mystery on Saturday 26 March, featuring three veteran performers...

The Shakespeare classic with a modern twist, Juliet & Romeo directed by Ben Dukes and put on by Lost Dog is here in Istanbul!...