10th Çanakkale Biennial to Begin in October with the Theme Ebb & Flow
Bringing together numerous artists from Turkey and around the world, the international art gathering will meet audiences across a wide geography stretching from Çanakkale to Troy.
The Çanakkale Biennial is preparing to present its 10th edition to art lovers under the main theme "Ebb & Flow // Metcezir" between October 10 and November 20, 2026.
Dates of the Meeting with Art Lovers
Carrying an international character and eagerly awaited in the art world, the Çanakkale Biennial will open its doors between October 10 and November 20, 2026.
Central Themes and Scope
Shaped around the concepts of water, earth, memory, and transformation, the event will take place across a broad geographical area extending from Çanakkale to Troy.
Participating Artist Profile
More than 60 artists from Turkey and various countries around the world will take part in the biennial with their works across different disciplines of contemporary art.
CABININ and the Twentieth Anniversary
The Çanakkale Biennial Initiative (CABININ), the driving force behind the organization, is carrying 20 years of cultural and artistic accumulation into the future with this special edition.
Institutional and Local Supporters
The biennial is realized through the cooperation and institutional support of Dardanel, Kale Group, local governments, the university, the excavation directorate, and various foundations.