Prominent Culture and Arts Events in Istanbul and Ankara on October 9, 2026
Ahead of the weekend, concert, theater, exhibition, and festival programs taking place in Istanbul and Ankara are presented to art enthusiasts.
The concert, theater, exhibition, and festival programs awaiting art lovers in Istanbul and Ankara on Friday, October 9, 2026, have been announced. Many different venues in the two major cities will host rich cultural events.
Istanbul Event Calendar
A wide range of alternatives in music, theater, and exhibitions awaits art enthusiasts in Istanbul ahead of the weekend.
Various screenings and concerts will take place at prominent venues such as the Harbiye Open-Air Theater and the Atatürk Cultural Center.
Istanbul Concerts and Stage Performances
Levent Yüksel will meet his fans at the Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theater at 9:00 PM.
While Juan Atkins will perform on the Frankhan stage, Glitch Cake will take the stage for free on the ground floor of Bina / Havuz, and Soner Arıca will appear before the audience at Jolly Joker Kartal İstMarina.
Istanbul Theater Plays
Important plays will be staged at the Atatürk Cultural Center and the Watergarden Performance Center for theater lovers.
Ebedi Barış (Eternal Peace) will meet the audience at the AKM Theater Hall, while Mutlu Aile Tablosu (Happy Family Picture) will be staged at Duru Ataşehir.
Istanbul Exhibition Programs
Art galleries in the city keep their doors open to visitors on this date as well.
The exhibitions 'Sonra yok. Sonrası şimdi.' (Then none. Afterwards now.) at Arter and 'Arşiv' (Archive) at Loft Art are offered for the visit of art enthusiasts.
Ankara Event Calendar
Within the scope of culture and arts activities in Ankara, prominent names will be hosted on various stages of the capital.
In addition to concerts, festival gala programs will provide exciting moments for the residents of the capital.
Ankara Concert and Music Events
The Presidential Symphony Orchestra will give a special concert in memory of Leyla Gencer at CSO Ada Ankara.
Leyla The Band will perform at the Oran Open-Air Stage, and Cem Adrian will give a concert at the Yenimahalle Nazım Hikmet Culture Center.
Ankara Festival and Gala Program
Film festivals are among the cultural organizations to be held in the capital city.
The gala and award ceremony of the 11th Turkic World Documentary Film Festival will be held at the Keçiören Yunus Emre Culture Center.