Latest Events in Istanbul in 2024: Concerts, Shows, Tours, Calender & Tickets (September Updated)

Legends of istanbul is an immersive live performance brings to life unforgettable figures such as Medusa, Hezarfen, Hurrem Sultan, Mimar Sinan, Fatih Sultan Mehmet, Hagia Sophia, and the Whirling Dervishes across 8 captivating chapters. With 15 costumed characters and a 45-minute show, you'll be transported into stunning, visually immersive stage settings that bring each story to life in vivid detail. The breathtaking visuals, combined with music and dance, create an atmosphere that immerses you completely in Istanbul's rich history and mythical tales. Book your tickets now for this unforgettable journey through time and legend!

Aiming to present a thematic narrative on contemporary photography and lens-based art in Türkiye, “Panorama: Dreams and Places” brings together a comprehensive selection of works produced over the past decade by 18 artists from different generations. The exhibition is on view in the galleries on the first floor of Istanbul Modern.

We cordially invite you to the International Istanbul Dance and Music Competition and Festival from November 22nd to 26th, 2026, in the magnificent transcontinental city of Istanbul. This vibrant metropolis, rich in history and culture, is an ideal venue for cultural exchange and artistic celebration.

The Istanbul Theatre Festival 2, celebrating its 30th anniversary, was held in Istanbul, Turkey, from October 22 to December 3. Organized by the Istanbul Cultural and Artistic Foundation, this six-week international theatre event featured 17 stage productions (11 Turkish and 6 international), spanning 13 performance venues and integrating theatre, contemporary dance, and performing arts. The festival's core creative themes revolved around profound social issues such as memory, language, women's experiences, war, social change, and belonging. It brought together top international artistic works and groups, including Caroline Guiela Nguyen's opening work *Lacrima*, the return of the Dutch dance theatre NDT 2, Dmitry Krymov's *Requiem*, Marah Haj Hussein's *Language Is Not a Problem*, and Mehmet Birkiye's adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic *Dorian Gray*. This six-week theatrical extravaganza, integrating international art, cross-cultural dialogue, and social reflection, presents a global audience with the diverse creativity and profound humanistic concerns of contemporary stage art.