Art Week in Istanbul: Theatre, Musicals, and Concerts Begin
A rich program consisting of theatre plays, major musicals, chamber music concerts, festivals, and new exhibitions awaits art lovers in Istanbul.
A comprehensive art program consisting of theatre, concerts, festivals, and exhibitions is being presented to art lovers in Istanbul this week.
Highlights on the Theatre Stage
The romantic comedy Cactus Flower, directed by Kemal Başar, will meet audiences at the Kadıköy Municipality Selamiçeşme Freedom Park Amphitheatre.
Award-Winning Texts and Adaptations
The Story of a Very Small Chance, adapted from Eboni Booth's 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama text, will be presented to theatregoers at the Paribu Art Main Stage.
Classical Works and Musicals
Victor Hugo's work The Last Day of a Condemned Man will be staged at the BBS Stage, while the world-famous The Bodyguard Musical will meet audiences at the Zorlu PSM Turkcell Stage.
The Novaya Opera/Balet Moscow production The Nutcracker: This Is Not a Fairy Tale will be performed at the Atatürk Cultural Center Türk Telekom Opera Hall.
Music and Festival Program
While the 6th Istanbul International Chamber Music Festival will take place at the Kadıköy Süreyya Opera House, many artists will give concerts at the Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre.
The 12th Türk Telekom Prime Istanbul Coffee Festival will be held at Tepe Nautilus.
Newly Opened Exhibitions
While the 10th collection exhibition titled Under the Same Blue opened at Istanbul Modern, different exhibitions will also welcome art lovers at Merdiven Art Space and Terakki Foundation Art Gallery.