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Unmissable Events in Istanbul

News, announcements, guides, and recommendations related to cultural and artistic events held in Istanbul.

Turkish World Culture Neighborhood

Turkish World Culture Neighborhood

Türk Dünyası Cultural Neighborhood is open for visits every day except Mondays, from 08:30 to 16:30.

Radar Türkiye6 Ağu 20261
Music: TR100 Jukebox Events

Music: TR100 Jukebox Events

The "Müzik TR100" project, launched by İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality's Cultural Company specifically for the 100th anniversary of the Republic, continues to bring music lovers together at the İstanbul Bookshop Kadıköy branch through its Jukebox…

Radar Türkiye1 Ağu 2026
You have to live.

You have to live.

The Kadıköy branch of İstanbul Kitapçısı is hosting an open-air cinema program on its terrace, bringing together the enjoyment of cinema with the evenings of August.

Radar Türkiye1 Ağu 2026
Young Encounters Exhibition.

Young Encounters Exhibition.

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's Culture Inc. opened the third edition of its "Young Encounters" exhibition, which brings together the works of young artists with art enthusiasts, at its public exhibition space, Taksim Art, on July 8th.

Radar Türkiye8 Tem 20261

Jazz and Cinema on the Terrace in Kadıköy during Summer Evenings.

Istanbul Bookstore's terrace in Kadıköy, with its stunning views of the Bosphorus, brings together Istanbul residents with diverse jazz performances and memorable films throughout the summer. Enjoy a delightful cultural and artistic break in the heart of the city, with concerts that accompany the sunset and open-air screenings.

Terrace Cinema

Terrace Cinema

The screenings at the Kadıköy branch of İstanbul Bookshop, which will take place on the terrace, will offer viewers enjoyable moments while providing a beautiful sea view, and will also allow them to experience the cinema's notable productions.

Radar Türkiye5 Ağu 20267
Jazz on the Terrace

Jazz on the Terrace

The Kadıköy branch of İstanbul Bookshop continues to welcome music lovers with its diverse interpretations of jazz in August. The "Jazz on the Terrace" concerts, held with views of the Bosphorus, offer a pleasant meeting place for those who want to…

Radar Türkiye1 Ağu 20264
You have to live.

You have to live.

The Kadıköy branch of İstanbul Kitapçısı is hosting an open-air cinema program on its terrace, bringing together the enjoyment of cinema with the evenings of August.

Radar Türkiye1 Ağu 2026

What's on at Harbiye this week.

This Weekend in İstanbul

Friday-Sunday program.

Eight Imperial Mosques

Eight mosques from Sultanahmet to Eyüp Sultan.

From Kültür AŞ

Basilica Cistern, Yerebatan, Panorama 1453, and other attractions in Istanbul.

Turkish World Culture Neighborhood

Turkish World Culture Neighborhood

Türk Dünyası Cultural Neighborhood is open for visits every day except Mondays, from 08:30 to 16:30.

Radar Türkiye6 Ağu 20261
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Culture Inc. Digital Experience Center.

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Culture Inc. Digital Experience Center.

Information page for visitors to the digital art exhibition center (location, hours, tickets).

Radar Türkiye1 Nis 2026
Şerefiye Cistern.

Şerefiye Cistern.

Page for a visitor's guide to the Byzantine-era cistern.

Radar Türkiye6 Ara 2023
Panorama 1453 History Museum.

Panorama 1453 History Museum.

A visitor's guide to the panoramic museum dedicated to the conquest of Istanbul.

Radar Türkiye30 Nis 2022
Basilica Cistern.

Basilica Cistern.

Here is the information you need regarding visiting hours, tickets, and transportation for the Basilica Cistern.

Radar Türkiye30 Nis 2022
The place to discover books in the heart of the city: Istanbul Bookstore.

The place to discover books in the heart of the city: Istanbul Bookstore.

Here's a profile piece introducing the Istanbul Bookstore chain, highlighting its 20 branches and its events program.

Radar Türkiye9 Tem 2026
A short break in the city with a Bosphorus cruise from Istanbul.

A short break in the city with a Bosphorus cruise from Istanbul.

Promotion of the musical ferry tour concept on the Bosphorus (Ayhan Sicimoğlu ferry).

Radar Türkiye18 Ağu 2026
"Istanbul Interlude" is embarking on a music-filled journey with Dilek Türkan on September 11th.

"Istanbul Interlude" is embarking on a music-filled journey with Dilek Türkan on September 11th.

A cultural journey on a ferry in the Bosphorus, featuring a concert, is being offered as part of the "Istanbul Between" series, with a performance by Dilek Türkan.

Radar Türkiye28 Ağu 2026
Harbiye Open-Air continues to bring music lovers together in September.

Harbiye Open-Air continues to bring music lovers together in September.

Here is the September concert schedule for the Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Stage.

Radar Türkiye31 Ağu 2026
The "Miniatürk Summer Cinema" continues in September.

The "Miniatürk Summer Cinema" continues in September.

The September program for outdoor film screenings at Miniatürk.

Radar Türkiye31 Ağu 2026
Experience Miniatürk and the Digital Experience Center with a single ticket.

Experience Miniatürk and the Digital Experience Center with a single ticket.

A special offer: Visit two museums with a single ticket and get a 25% discount.

Radar Türkiye26 Haz 2026
The "Dreams of Time: Japan" exhibition continues to welcome visitors at the Digital Experience Center.

The "Dreams of Time: Japan" exhibition continues to welcome visitors at the Digital Experience Center.

Announcement: The digital art exhibition is ongoing.

Radar Türkiye12 Ağu 2026
Istanbul Bookstore's Kadıköy branch is hosting "Jazz on the Terrace" evenings this September.

Istanbul Bookstore's Kadıköy branch is hosting "Jazz on the Terrace" evenings this September.

Here's the September schedule of free jazz concerts on the terrace of the bookstore at Kadıköy pier.

Radar Türkiye28 Ağu 2026
We offer pottery workshops designed specifically for both children and adults at Taksim Sanat!

We offer pottery workshops designed specifically for both children and adults at Taksim Sanat!

Announcement: Pottery workshop for children and adults at Taksim Art.

Radar Türkiye27 Ağu 2026
We're experiencing the excitement of the European Championship at the Museum Gazhane.

We're experiencing the excitement of the European Championship at the Museum Gazhane.

A live match viewing event will be held at the Museum Gazhane, featuring a large screen.

Radar Türkiye24 Ağu 2026
The "Young Encounters" exhibition has opened to the public at Taksim Art.

The "Young Encounters" exhibition has opened to the public at Taksim Art.

This free exhibition features 131 works by 44 young artists.

Radar Türkiye10 Tem 2026

Day Trips

Here are some popular destinations near Istanbul: * The Princes' Islands * Şile–Ağva * Polonezköy * Belgrade Forest * Kilyos * Anadolu Kavağı * Sapanca * Rumeli Feneri

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The Islands by Ferry and BicycleGöz At

The Islands by Ferry and Bicycle

Knowing that it's just an hour away from the noise of Istanbul, and that it's a car-free zone, is instantly relaxing. Of the nine islands in the Sea of Marmara, four are open to residents: Kınalıada, Burgazada, Heybeliada, and Büyükada.

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Between Beach and River in Şile and AğvaGöz At

Between Beach and River in Şile and Ağva

Even people who live in Istanbul sometimes forget that the city has a Black Sea coastline. Şile is a summer resort town within the province, but with a different climate; while Ağva is a village located 30 kilometers to the east, where two rivers…

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Polonezköy, a Polish Village in the ForestGöz At

Polonezköy, a Polish Village in the Forest

Located on the wooded hills of Beykoz, just an hour from Istanbul, there's a village where you can hear Polish surnames. Established in 1842 by Polish immigrants who sought refuge in the Ottoman Empire after an uprising against Russia, the village…

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A Morning in Belgrad ForestGöz At

A Morning in Belgrad Forest

Located north of Istanbul, behind Sarıyer, there is a 5,000-hectare oak and beech forest, which has been the source of the city's drinking water for centuries. The forest is called Belgrade Forest, a name it acquired in the 16th century.

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Kilyos, the Closest Beach to the CityGöz At

Kilyos, the Closest Beach to the City

Knowing that you can reach the sands of the Black Sea within an hour from Taksim makes those summer days even better. Kilyos, officially known as Kumköy, is Istanbul's beach town, located in the north of Sarıyer, with its long beach just west of the…

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By Ferry to the End of the Bosphorus, Anadolu KavağıGöz At

By Ferry to the End of the Bosphorus, Anadolu Kavağı

The most affordable and enjoyable way to take a Bosphorus cruise is to take the long Bosphorus line operated by Şehir Hatları, traveling from Eminönü to Anadolu Kavağı. The ferry passes by palaces, castles, and waterfront mansions, eventually…

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Sapanca and Kartepe, from Lakeside to Snowy PeakGöz At

Sapanca and Kartepe, from Lakeside to Snowy Peak

Located 130 kilometers east of Istanbul, just a 1.5-hour drive away via the highway, there's a place where you can enjoy breakfast by the lake in the morning and potentially ski in the afternoon.

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Fish Where Europe Ends, Rumeli FeneriGöz At

Fish Where Europe Ends, Rumeli Feneri

Located on the European side of the Bosphorus, this village, the last one along the strait, takes its name from a lighthouse built in 1856 during the Crimean War. Rumeli Feneri, situated at the point where the Black Sea meets the Bosphorus, is one…

Night & Music

Here are the evening concerts for the next two weeks.

İstanbul Stories

Istanbulkart, the first 3 days, tulip season, breakfast, and etiquette for visiting mosques...

Solving Istanbul's Transportation with Ferries, Trams, and the Marmaray.

Solving Istanbul's Transportation with Ferries, Trams, and the Marmaray.

Waiting in a taxi queue or spending an hour stuck in traffic is a misunderstanding of what the city is really like.

Radar Türkiye3 Eyl 2026
A 3-Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors to Istanbul.

A 3-Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors to Istanbul.

It's impossible to see all of Istanbul in just three days, but it is possible to fall in love with it. The following itinerary aims to answer the most common question for first-time visitors – "What shouldn's I miss?" – while also allowing for some…

Radar Türkiye3 Eyl 2026
Where can you experience the tulip season in Istanbul in April?

Where can you experience the tulip season in Istanbul in April?

The tulip is a symbol of the Netherlands, but it actually came to Europe from Istanbul in the 16th century. It was a flower of the Ottoman gardens, and a period in the early 18th century is known today as the Tulip Era.

Radar Türkiye3 Eyl 2026
Where and how to have breakfast in Istanbul.

Where and how to have breakfast in Istanbul.

In Turkey, breakfast is not just a meal; it's a ritual. In Istanbul, there are two extremes: a quick standing breakfast of simit (a type of sesame-covered bread) and tea, consumed in just two minutes, and a lavish, spread-out breakfast that covers…

Radar Türkiye3 Eyl 2026
Things to Know When Visiting a Mosque.

Things to Know When Visiting a Mosque.

Many of Istanbul's most magnificent structures are mosques, and all of them are open for worship; meaning that the places you visit are also places where people pray. Following a few simple rules will not only make your visit more comfortable but…

Radar Türkiye3 Eyl 2026
The 10 Best Viewpoints in Istanbul.

The 10 Best Viewpoints in Istanbul.

Istanbul is a city built on seven hills, and each hill offers a unique view. Some require tickets, while most are free; but what they all have in common is that, when visited at the right time, they offer a view of the city that goes beyond maps and…

Radar Türkiye3 Eyl 2026
From Kuzguncuk to Balat: Multicultural Neighborhoods.

From Kuzguncuk to Balat: Multicultural Neighborhoods.

It's not surprising, but rather commonplace, to see a mosque, church, and synagogue on the same street in a neighborhood of Istanbul. In Ottoman-era Istanbul, Greeks, Armenians, Jews, and Muslims lived in separate neighborhoods but were closely…

Radar Türkiye3 Eyl 2026
Ways to Love Istanbul in the Winter.

Ways to Love Istanbul in the Winter.

From November to March, Istanbul is gray, windy, and occasionally snowy; but it's also a city without crowds, more affordable, and more authentically itself.

Radar Türkiye3 Eyl 2026
8 Ways to Enjoy Exploring Istanbul with Children.

8 Ways to Enjoy Exploring Istanbul with Children.

Traveling around Istanbul with a child means shortening your museum itinerary and extending your list of places to visit by ferry. The city almost feels like it was designed for children: there are cats everywhere, the sea is always present, and you…

Radar Türkiye3 Eyl 2026
What to Buy at the Grand Bazaar, and How to Bargain.

What to Buy at the Grand Bazaar, and How to Bargain.

The Grand Bazaar has been open since the 15th century and remains a genuine market: both tourists and Istanbul residents come here to buy gold, carpets, and leather goods.

Radar Türkiye3 Eyl 2026

On Kultur AS Stages

Harbiye Open Air, the Serefiye Cistern, Sureyya, the AKM and Panorama 1453

On the Theatre Stage

Plays over the coming month

On Screen This Week

Films on release and special screenings

For Children This Month

Children's plays, workshops and family events

Workshops and Hands On Programmes

From ceramics to photography, programmes you learn by joining

Stand Up and Comedy

For those looking for an evening out

Pop, Rock and Rap

Concerts over the next six weeks

At the Museums This Month

Museum programmes and special openings

Today and Tomorrow

For those making plans at the last minute

Kultur AS Programmes

The Serefiye Cistern, Istanbul Arasi, Miniaturk and the rest

Listening to a Concert in a Sixteen Hundred Year Old Cistern

Listening to a Concert in a Sixteen Hundred Year Old Cistern

The Serefiye Cistern is far less known because it stands in the shadow of the Basilica Cistern, yet architecturally it is one of the most striking Byzantine cisterns.

Radar Türkiye11 Eyl 2026
Music and Theatre by Ferry on the Bosphorus

Music and Theatre by Ferry on the Bosphorus

In Istanbul the ferry is an everyday means of transport; Istanbul Arasi turns that familiar journey into a culture and arts programme.

Radar Türkiye11 Eyl 2026
Open Air Cinema Among the Models

Open Air Cinema Among the Models

Miniaturk is a park on the shore of the Golden Horn displaying scaled models of buildings from across Turkey in the open air; in summer the same grounds turn into an open-air cinema in the evenings.

Radar Türkiye11 Eyl 2026
Seeing Young Artists at Taksim Sanat

Seeing Young Artists at Taksim Sanat

Taksim Sanat is an exhibition space run by IBB Kultur AS, right beside Taksim Square.

Radar Türkiye11 Eyl 2026
A Free Seat for the Under Twenty Fours

A Free Seat for the Under Twenty Fours

Koltuk Senin is an IBB Kultur AS application that allows Istanbul residents aged twenty-four and under to attend culture and arts events free.

Radar Türkiye11 Eyl 2026
Jazz Evenings on a Kadikoy Terrace

Jazz Evenings on a Kadikoy Terrace

The Kadikoy branch of Istanbul Kitapcisi turns its terrace into a concert venue in summer.

Radar Türkiye11 Eyl 2026
Exhibitions Built with Projection

Exhibitions Built with Projection

The IBB Kultur AS Digital Experience Centre does not work on classic museum logic; instead of vitrines and labels it uses projection, sound design and moving image.

Radar Türkiye11 Eyl 2026
A Stage Among the Trees

A Stage Among the Trees

The Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre is the city's most established open-air stage and is operated by IBB Kultur AS.

Radar Türkiye11 Eyl 2026
Meeting Books Inside the City

Meeting Books Inside the City

Istanbul Kitapcisi is the book and cultural products brand of IBB Kultur AS, with branches at different points across the city.

Radar Türkiye11 Eyl 2026

Practical Guides

Ferries, museum tickets, free places and the evening programme

Which Ferry to Take

Which Ferry to Take

In Istanbul the ferry is not a sightseeing vehicle but part of everyday transport; yet the same fare also gives you the best view in the city.

Radar Türkiye11 Eyl 2026
What to Know About Museum Tickets

What to Know About Museum Tickets

What makes museum visits in Istanbul expensive or reasonable is usually planning. Two people visiting the same places on the same day can end up paying very differently; a few rules change that.

Radar Türkiye11 Eyl 2026
Places to See Without Paying

Places to See Without Paying

Seeing Istanbul does not have to be expensive; the city's best views, its oldest buildings and several serious exhibition spaces are already free. The list below is drawn from places with no entrance fee.

Radar Türkiye11 Eyl 2026
Where to Watch the Sunset

Where to Watch the Sunset

In Istanbul the direction of the sunset is fixed; the sun drops west, behind the historic peninsula. That decides which points are good: places looking from east to west win. The list below is ordered on that logic.

Radar Türkiye11 Eyl 2026
Istanbul After Dark

Istanbul After Dark

Nightlife in Istanbul is not squeezed into a single district; each area has its own character and its own hours. Knowing what is where makes planning an evening easier.

Radar Türkiye11 Eyl 2026
From Tea Garden to Coffee House

From Tea Garden to Coffee House

In Istanbul, sitting down with something to drink is not a break but can be the day itself.

Radar Türkiye11 Eyl 2026
Two Continents in One Day

Two Continents in One Day

Crossing between the two sides of Istanbul is not a tourist gesture but how the city works day to day. Splitting a day between the two sides is both more varied and, thanks to the ferry rides, more restful.

Radar Türkiye11 Eyl 2026

BusForUs Routes

Hop on hop off city tours on the municipal double decker