Latest Events in Türkiye(October Updated)

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Istanbul Theatre Festival | Istanbul

Oct 22–Dec 3, 2026 (UTC+3)

Istanbul

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.

International Istanbul Dance and Music Competition and Festival | Istanbul

Nov 22–Nov 26, 2026 (UTC+3)

Istanbul

Celebration

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.

Panorama: Dreams and Places | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

Feb 19–Oct 18, 2026 (UTC+3)

Istanbul

Exhibitions

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.

48th Istanbul Marathon | Istanbul

Nov 1, 2026 (UTC+3)

Istanbul

Sports & Fitness

WTT Contender Istanbul 2026 | Ata Sporları Merkezi

Nov 10–Nov 15, 2026 (UTC+3)

Istanbul

Sports & Fitness

Turkish Cultural Route Festival | Sanliurfa

Apr 25–Nov 15, 2026 (UTC+3)

Sanliurfa

Celebration

Turkey continues to attract visitors from all over the world with its numerous festivals and outdoor performances. The Culture Route Festivals, a major national project and official member of the European Festivals Association (EFA), returns this year on its largest scale to date, covering 26 cities. This months-long series of events takes local and global audiences on a unique cultural journey, allowing them to deeply appreciate the country's rich cultural heritage. The 2026 Culture Route Festivals opened in Şanlıurfa on April 25 and concluded in Adana on November 15. Throughout the 26-city event, thousands of events took place, encompassing concerts, exhibitions, theatre, opera, lectures, and workshops, transforming Turkey into a giant cultural stage for months. Special programs for children are also a core component of this year's festival. Diverse themed workshops, stage performances, outdoor play areas, and educational programs help young people engage with art and participate in cultural experiences from a young age. All activities are centered on showcasing local culture, fully demonstrating the unique cultural heritage of each region. Another highlight of the 2026 event is the newly launched Food Culture Special Program. The organizers have assembled an expert advisory group to discover iconic culinary landmarks in each participating city, authentically presenting the unique food culture of each province. In addition, the advisory group will compile representative flavors from each city and create exclusive culinary experience routes. Each province will appoint a "City Chef" responsible for planning event content and promoting local culinary heritage. Through this systematic operation, local food culture will be presented in a more systematic and impactful way, providing visitors with an immersive experience including food workshops, tasting events, and themed food routes.

Filmekimi 2026 | Eskiomerler Mahallesi

Oct 9–Oct 25, 2026 (UTC+3)

Eskiomerler Mahallesi

Celebration

Filmekimi 2026, hosted by the Istanbul Cultural and Art Foundation and sponsored by Paribu, is an international film festival featuring 43 award-winning films from top international film festivals. These films will be screened in four Turkish cities: Istanbul (October 9-18), Ankara (October 15-18), and Izmir and Mersin (October 22-25), 2026. The program brings together new works by world-renowned directors such as Christian Mondü, James Gray, and László Nemeş, including the Cannes Palme d'Or winner *The Fjord*, the Jury Prize winner *Dream Adventure*, and award-winning films from the Toronto International Film Festival. It blends art films with commercial blockbusters, showcasing diverse regions and themes, providing Turkish film audiences and global film enthusiasts with an exceptional platform to experience the highest artistic standards of international cinema and engage with the essence of global cultures.