The 36th Akbank Jazz Festival Meets Music Lovers with a Rich Program
Throughout the festival, many prominent local and international artists offer jazz enthusiasts unforgettable performances at various venues.
The 36th Akbank Jazz Festival brings music lovers together in various venues with an extensive program hosting many master names, both local and international.
The Festival Begins
The 36th Akbank Jazz Festival continues to welcome jazz enthusiasts with its rich and diverse program. Within the scope of the program, many local and international artists take the stage at different venues.
October Program
Ezgi Sevgi Can will be a guest at the Jazz Clubs Night at Bova on October 6, 2026, with her first solo album, Karanfiller. On the same day, Cansu Nihal Akarsu will perform on the Nardis Jazz Club stage. Meanwhile, Cenk Esen will meet music lovers at Pera 77 on October 6, 2026.
International and Local Names
Dhafer Youssef will give a concert with his SHIRAZ project at the Zorlu PSM Turkcell Platinum Stage on October 7, 2026. Yazmin Lacey will take the stage at Babylon on October 7, 2026, with the support of the British Council.
Sasha Berliner and Other Concerts
Arturo Sandoval will be at the Zorlu PSM Turkcell Platinum Stage on October 8, 2026. Sasha Berliner will meet jazz lovers at the Borusan Music House on October 8, 2026. The İmer Demirer Quartet will take the stage at Komünite on October 9, 2026.
Festival Closing Events
Kassa Overall will give a concert at Babylon on October 9, 2026. The Jazz Listening Club, featuring guest Can Sürmen, will take place at Opus3a on October 10, 2026, while Nicole Zuraitis will take the stage at the Zorlu PSM Turkcell Platinum Stage on the same day.