Culture and Arts Program in Istanbul and Ankara on October 16, 2026
The event calendar bringing together music lovers and theater enthusiasts in the capital Ankara and Istanbul on Friday, October 16, 2026, has been finalized.
The details of the concert, theater, musical, stand-up, and cinema events to be held in Istanbul and Ankara on Friday, October 16, 2026, have been announced. On the last working day of the week, many different art organizations in both cities are presented to the appreciation of art lovers.
Ankara Concert Schedule
In Ankara, various concerts in pop, rock, classical music, and electronic music genres will meet music lovers on Friday, October 16.
While Simge will take the stage at Jolly Joker Ankara, Emre Fel will come together with his fans at the Grand Ankara Congress Center.
CSO Ada Ankara and Electronic Music
The Presidential Symphony Orchestra will give the concert titled 'Two Violins, One Heritage', prepared in memory of violin virtuoso Suna Kan, at the CSO Ada Ankara Main Hall.
Electronic music artist Ellen Allien will appear before the audience to perform at the Kite Ankara stage at 11:00 PM.
Ankara Theater and Performances
Important theater productions such as Amadeus and Animal Farm are included in Ankara's stage program for October 16.
Comedian Doğu Demirkol will perform a stand-up show in the evening at the Yenimahalle Nazım Hikmet Culture Center.
Istanbul Music and Concert Program
In Istanbul, concerts by Gökhan Tepe, Elektro Hafız, and Rubato are presented to music lovers on Friday.
Following the Elektro Hafız performance, the Pop Department event will be held at the Blind stage after midnight.
Istanbul Theater, Musical, and Cinema
The musical Gırgıriye, written and directed by Müjdat Gezen, will meet audiences at the Bostancı Show Center.
Along with Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality City Theaters plays, screenings continue in various movie theaters within the scope of Filmekimi 2026.