Culture and Arts Week in Istanbul: Concerts, Exhibitions, and Workshops Begin
A wide-ranging culture and arts program across Istanbul awaits audiences, spanning from music concerts and documentary screenings to mosaic and tile workshops, as well as historical exhibitions.
Istanbul is hosting numerous cultural activities this week, ranging from music concerts and theatrical performances to workshops and rich exhibitions, offering art enthusiasts a packed schedule.
Legend of Latin Music Performs in Harbiye
Grammy-winning Latin music legend Gipsy Kings met with their fans at the Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theater under the leadership of founding member Tonino Baliardo as part of the Historia 2026 Tour.
Workshops for Art Enthusiasts
While the Mosaic Lamp Workshop, offering the opportunity to discover traditional Turkish mosaic lamp techniques, is organized at the Independent Art Foundation, a 3-hour Tile Workshop takes place at the Istanbul Workshops venue.
Documentary Screenings at Zorlu PSM
Documentaries featuring archival footage of Elvis Presley's 1969 Las Vegas concert residency, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, and telling the life story of legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna have taken to the screen at Zorlu PSM Vestel Amfi.
Monsoon Dreams from Istanbul Modern Cinema
Focusing on Southeast Asian cinema in its new season, Istanbul Modern Cinema's Monsoon Dreams selection presents 11 films from the 2020s originating from the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia to cinema lovers until October 4.
Karaköy Palas and Contact Exhibition
Prepared by the Culture and Civilization Foundation and focusing on the works of Giulio Mongeri, the architect of Karaköy Palas, the Contact exhibition can be viewed at Karaköy Palas until October 1.
Meaningful and Historical Exhibition Gatherings
While the Barrier-Free Gaza Art Meetings Group Exhibition, aimed at supporting amputees in Gaza, opened at the Unity Foundation, the Şerif Muhiddin Targan Exhibition can be seen at the Beyazıt Manuscript Library until December.