(Past Event) “A Halo of Blackness Upon Our Heads” – Ahmet...
Curated by Selen Ansen, the exhibition A Halo of Blackness Upon Our Heads is a collection of Ahmet Doğu İpek's art during 2020-2022 that...
(PAST EVENT) Istanbul Biennial @ IKSV
After being rescheduled from 2021 due to the pandemic, 17th the Istanbul Biennial announces its return during Saturday 17 September - Sunday 20 November...
(Past Event) “Small Craft Warnings” by Tennessee Williams @ Arsen Lupen
An independent production of Tennessee Williams' famous play "Small Craft Warnings", directed by Paz Griot, will take place on Saturday 25 March at Arsen...
(Past Event) An Evening of Improv: Sketch Comedy Featuring Comedian Leon...
Friday 20 January sees local improv group The Clap invite comedian Leon Sandler for a special session at Arsen Lupen. Doors are set to...
(PAST EVENT) TITANS @ Zorlu PSM
One of the leading works of Theatre of Absurd, TITANS is in Istanbul for the first time! Part of a trilogy of tragicomedies Osmosis, Titans...
(PAST EVENT) “ThisPlay” @ Arter
Arter is currently hosting the group exhibition "ThisPlay", curated by Emre Baykal, through Sunday 9 April.
From the organizer:
Drawn from the Arter Collection, the group...
(PAST EVENT) The Universe Flickers @ SALT Beyoğlu
SALT Beyoğlu will host the exhibition The Universe Flickers from Wednesday 12 September to Sunday 30 December. Borrowing its title from a chapter of...
(Postponed) Mythos: Ragnarok – The Vikings in Istanbul @ Lütfi Kırdar...
Editor's Note: This event has been postponed. We'll update with new dates when they are announced.
Mythos: Ragnarok brings its groundbreaking stage spectacle to Istanbul...
(PAST EVENT) “What Byzantinism Is This in Istanbul!”: Byzantium in Popular...
Pera Museum is currently hosting Istanbul Research Institute's “What Byzantinism Is This in Istanbul!”: Byzantium in Popular Culture, curated by Emir Alışık, from Tuesday...
(PAST EVENT) Magic & Mystery @ Istanbul Comedy Club
Istanbul Comedy Club (top floor of Beyoğlu Şaraphanesi) will host a night of Magic & Mystery on Saturday 26 March, featuring three veteran performers...
(Past Event) IKSV Presents: The new year’s first Gala “The Whale”
IKSV Galas, organised by IKSV starts the new year with a most anticipated film: THE WHALE by Darren Aronofsky. The screenings are on 16...
(PAST EVENT) “Check In” @ Collect Gallery
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...
(May 21-24) OVO – Cirque du Soleil @ Ülker Sports and...
World-renowned circus company Cirque du Soleil brings its large-scale production OVO to Ülker Sports and Event Hall from Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 May,...
(PAST EVENT) Toyo! @ Alan Kadıköy
The silent musical theatre put on by French company Les Colporteurs is here to entertain the imagination! After touring all over Europe, Toyo! is...
(PAST EVENT) Exhibition: “Until We Meet Again” @ Halka Art Project
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...
(Past Event) 44th Istanbul Film Festival by IKSV
The 44th Istanbul Film Festival, organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) and sponsored by N Kolay, takes place from 11...
Past Event: 29th Istanbul Theatre Festival
The 29th Istanbul Theatre Festival will take place from 20 October to 22 November 2025, bringing 16 theatre and dance productions from Türkiye and...
(Available all 2023) “Dialogue in the Dark” @ Gayrettepe Metro Station
Dialogue in the dark has been presented worldwide more than decades. You can visit the Dialogue in the Dark Istanbul at the special exhibition...
(Past Event) “Rounded by Sleep” @ Arter
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...
(PAST EVENT) IKSV Presents: Filmekimi
IKSV is organizing a cultural cinema festival happening all around Istanbul! Cinema lovers can view internationally recognized artistic works shown in Cannes, Venice and...
(Past Event) NOW – Jasmin Vardimon Company @ Istanbul Lütfi Kirdar...
Acclaimed British dance-theatre company Jasmin Vardimon Company presents its anniversary production NOW at Istanbul Lütfi Kirdar Anadolu Auditorium Salonu on Friday 27 March and...
(PAST EVENT) Bill Fontana: “Resounding Io” @ Arter
An immersive experience for all the senses, the exhibition Resounding Io is based on research videos and sounds recorded by San Francisco-based artist Bill...
(PAST EVENT) Juliet & Romeo @ UNIQ Hall
The Shakespeare classic with a modern twist, Juliet & Romeo directed by Ben Dukes and put on by Lost Dog is here in Istanbul!...
(Past Event) “Transforming City” by Timurtaş Onan @ Barın Han
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....