Culture and arts events across Turkey on the first weekend of autumn
Festivals, concerts, exhibitions, and cinema events held across different provinces of Turkey offer a busy schedule for the first weekend of autumn.
Across Turkey on the weekend of September 26-28, 2026, festival, concert, exhibition, and cinema events meet art enthusiasts in many cities, notably Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Adana, and Eskisehir.
Culture and Art Routes in Istanbul
While the Turkey Culture Route Festival begins in Istanbul, Contemporary Istanbul also brings the art world together at Tersane Istanbul.
Artists from various musical genres take the stage in concert programs stretching from Babylon to KucukCiftlik Park.
Events in Ankara and Izmir
As the Culture Route Festival in Ankara enters its final days, the 90s Turkish Pop Festival and various concerts meet music lovers.
In Izmir, the Rooftop Festival brings electronic music to different terraces across the city.
Festivals in Adana and Eskisehir
In Adana, the 33rd International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival is being held at 01 Burda AVM CinemaPink and various cultural venues.
In Eskisehir, the 2nd Eskisehir Jazz Festival takes place at the Vecihi Hurkus Aviation and Technology Park.
Cinema and Sports Organizations
The GNÇ Turkey Cinema Festival meets moviegoers in 75 provinces across approximately 1,500 halls with tickets priced at 90 TL.
The Turk Telekom Ankara Open WTA 125 tournament is taking place at the Topspin Bilkent Tennis Academy.