New Culture and Arts Season Begins in Istanbul
Istanbul's autumn culture and arts agenda features photography festivals, major exhibitions, concerts, and opera-ballet premieres.
The details of exhibitions, concerts, and new season opera-ballet programs that will bring art enthusiasts together in Istanbul in the coming days have been finalized.
212 Photography Istanbul Festival
The 9th edition of the 212 Photography Istanbul Festival will be held between September 26 and October 11. As part of the festival, works by names such as Martin Parr, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Jill Greenberg, and Omar Victor Diop will be exhibited.
Giant Istanbul Exhibition in Kilyos
Prepared by painter Alev Özas, the Giant Istanbul artwork can be viewed free of charge on September 19-20 within the scope of the 7th Kilyos Environment and Art Days. The 50-meter-long single-piece oil painting brings together Istanbul's structures.
Şebnem Ferah Concerts
After tickets for Şebnem Ferah's September 24 KüçükÇiftlik Park concert sold out, the artist added new dates to the schedule. Ferah will meet her fans at KüçükÇiftlik Park on October 17 and at the Harbiye Open-Air Theater on November 7.
IDOB New Season Opening
The Istanbul State Opera and Ballet will open the 2026-2027 art season on September 19 with Beethoven's 9th Symphony at the Atatürk Cultural Center. Throughout the season, numerous opera and ballet works will be presented to art enthusiasts.