Ankara to Host Culture Route Festival from September 19-27
For nine days, concerts, opera, ballet, and local flavors will be presented to art enthusiasts in the capital.
The Türkiye Culture Route Festival will take place in Ankara from September 19 to 27, 2026. As part of the nine-day events, numerous concerts, exhibitions, and shows will meet with the residents of the capital.
Festival Dates and Purpose
The Türkiye Culture Route Festival will be held in Ankara between September 19 and 27, 2026. Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy stated that the festival aims to make Ankara's deep-rooted cultural heritage visible once again through the power of art.
Başkent Millet Garden Concerts
Gökhan Türkmen, Hakan Altun, Derya Uluğ, Poizi, Sefo, Serkan Kaya, Ceza, Ebru Yaşar, and Özcan Deniz will give concerts on the stage to be set up at Başkent Millet Garden. Additionally, a Children's Village featuring special workshops for children will be established in the area.
CSO Ada Ankara and Performing Arts
At CSO Ada Ankara and various venues, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, National Arab Orchestra, Kerem Görsev Trio, Aytaç Doğan Quartet, Dolapdere Big Gang, and Hüsnü Şenlendirici will meet with music lovers. The Don Giovanni opera and the Passion for Tango ballet will also be staged during the program.
Gastronomy and Local Flavors
In the gastronomy program hosted by Chef Mehmet Yalçınkaya, local flavors such as Ankara tava, Beypazarı stew, and Çubuk pickles will be served to visitors at more than 50 locations.