The celebrations take place in the week that precedes Ataturk's Commemoration Day (19 May) and is marked by events throughout Turkey, but particularly...
A national holiday throughout the country, Ataturk's Commemoration Day honours Mustafa Kemal Ataturk who was the founder of the Republic of Turkey and...
Held over the summer in the magnificent Rumeli Hisari fortress, the open-air concerts bring some of Turkey's best-loved musicians to the stage. Situated...
Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, this annual event is one of the biggest festivals of its kind in Turkey. Since it was first...
Each year the International Istanbul Jazz Festival treats music lovers to a packed two-week programme of jazz concerts. Taking place in various venues...
Victory Day is a national holiday that is recognised on 30 August and is celebrated throughout the country. Its origins date back to a battle that began...
Istanbul's main arts festival takes place in a variety of historic buildings and venues across the city. The aim since its foundation in 1987 has been...
Ramadan is the Muslim festival of fasting and is the most important festival in the Islamic Calendar which is celebrated by Muslims all over the world....
Held over 10 days each October, the Akbank Jazz Festival welcomes international bands and musicians to perform at various venues in this bustling city....
Held each Autumn in the city's Tuyap Fair, Convention and Congress Centre, the Istanbul Arts Fair sees art dealers from across Turkey display their wares...
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the 30-day fasting period of Ramadan and is a great celebration throughout the Muslim world. Celebrations take place all...
Republic Day is celebrated on 29 October and marks the day in 1923 when Turkey's constitution was changed, freeing it from the grasp of the Ottoman Empire,...
Open to participants over 18 years old, runners from all over the world are invited to join the Intercontinental Istanbul Eurasia Marathon which starts...
The Feast of the Sacrifice is a religious holiday that is celebrated throughout Turkey and remembers the ram that Abraham sacrificed in place of his son...
Themes:
Food & Drink
, History
, Entertainment
, Religion
A national holiday throughout Turkey, most businesses and shops are closed on New Year's Day. The day is often spent with friends, families and loved...
Organised by the well-respected Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, this annual film festival screens a great selection of Turkish- and foreign-language...
Themes:
Art & Literature
, Exhibitions
, Theatre & Film
, Spectacle
A national holiday recognised throughout Turkey, 23 April is National Independence and Children's Day. The founder of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa...
Themes:
Kids' Stuff
, History
, Spectacle
, Exhibitions
Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, the International Istanbul Theatre Festival is one of the biggest events of its kind in the...
Themes:
Music
, Spectacle
, Art & Literature
, Theatre & Film
, Exhibitions
The celebrations take place in the week that precedes Ataturk's Commemoration Day (19 May) and is marked by events throughout Turkey, but particularly...
A national holiday throughout the country, Ataturk's Commemoration Day honours Mustafa Kemal Ataturk who was the founder of the Republic of Turkey and...
Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, this annual event is one of the biggest festivals of its kind in Turkey. Since it was first...
Held over the summer in the magnificent Rumeli Hisari fortress, the open-air concerts bring some of Turkey's best-loved musicians to the stage. Situated...
Each year the International Istanbul Jazz Festival treats music lovers to a packed two-week programme of jazz concerts. Taking place in various venues...
Victory Day is a national holiday that is recognised on 30 August and is celebrated throughout the country. Its origins date back to a battle that began...
Ramadan is the Muslim festival of fasting and is the most important festival in the Islamic Calendar which is celebrated by Muslims all over the world....
Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, the International Istanbul Theatre Festival is one of the biggest events of its kind in the...
Themes:
Music
, Spectacle
, Art & Literature
, Theatre & Film
, Exhibitions
Istanbul's main arts festival takes place in a variety of historic buildings and venues across the city. The aim since its foundation in 1987 has been...
Themes:
Exhibitions
, Art & Literature
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