Çanakkale Biennial meets art lovers for the 10th time with its 20-year legacy

The Çanakkale Biennial is preparing to open its doors for the 10th time between October 10 and November 20, 2026, under the theme Metcezir // Ebb & Flow. Realized with the participation of over 60 artists from nine countries, the organization will bring contemporary art works together with audiences across a wide geography extending from Çanakkale to Troy.

Metcezir Theme and Dates

The Çanakkale Biennial will meet art lovers between October 10 and November 20, 2026, under the title Metcezir // Ebb & Flow.

The organization will take place in various venues stretching from the center of Çanakkale to Troy, and from Ayvacık to Adatepe.

Water, Soil, and Memory-Focused Art

While the relationship between water and soil lies at the focus of the biennial, the concept based on tidal movement addresses transformation in nature.

Through exhibitions and events, the process of water, soil, memory, and time transforming each other will be presented to the audience.

Wide International Participant Cast

In addition to Turkey, artists from the Netherlands, Germany, South Korea, the United Kingdom, China, Romania, France, and Belgium will take part in the event.

The productions of over 60 artists from nine countries will be spread across a total of 15 different exhibition and event venues.

Events Spread Across Different Venues

Works selected by the committee will be exhibited at various points of the city, alongside galleries and museums.

Many locations such as the Troy Museum, MAHAL, the Adatepe Olive Oil Museum, and the Fish Market will be included in the program.