October Culture and Arts Events Calendar
Art lovers are offered a rich culture and arts route with exhibitions, concerts, and theatrical plays in Istanbul.
Within the scope of prominent culture and arts events on October 4, 2026, exhibitions, concerts, and theatrical plays meet art enthusiasts at many different venues ranging from the Pera Museum to Galeri Diani, and from the Süreyya Opera House to Trump Stage.
Behind the Camera of the Republic Exhibition
The Pera Museum brings visitors together with the 'Behind the Camera of the Republic' exhibition, which addresses the daily life of early republican Istanbul and the behind-the-scenes of photojournalism.
Curated by İdil Çetin and Ahmet Ersoy, the exhibition sheds light on the visual memory of the period with images selected from the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Photography Collection.
The Apples of the City's Eyes Exhibition
Galeri Diani opens its doors this season with Su Yücel's exhibition titled 'The Apples of the City's Eyes'.
Yücel's works, which record Istanbul's disappearing endemic plants into history with her brush, are exhibited under the curation of Telga Südor Mendi.
Coffee Concerts Begin
The Istanbul Chamber Orchestra's 'Coffee Concerts', which bring Sunday mornings together with classical music, greet its 6th season with the Café Mélange concert.
While Hakan Şensoy conducts the concert at the Süreyya Opera House, pianist Choah Kim takes the stage as the soloist.
We Are Happy Looking From There Play
Written and directed by Özen Yula, the play 'We Are Happy Looking From There' meets the audience.
Starring Fırat Tanış and Tülay Günal, the single-act comedy is staged at the Trump Stage.