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1. Akbank Sanat
BeyogluSponsored by one of Turkey's largest private banks, the six-story, multipurpose Akbank Sanat (Akbank Art Center) hosts regular classical music and jazz concerts, including the...
Sponsored by one of Turkey's largest private banks, the six-story, multipurpose Akbank Sanat (Akbank Art Center) hosts regular classical music and jazz concerts, including the Akbank Jazz Festival, held over several weeks in the fall. More than 700 other events are held at the center each year, including modern dance performances, theater productions, film screenings, and art exhibitions.
İstiklal Cad. 8, Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey212-252–3500Arts/Entertainment Details
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2. Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall
NisantasiLocated near the Lütfi Kırdar Congress Center off Cumhuriyet Caddesi, between Taksim and Nişantaşı, Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall is run by the Istanbul Municipality...
Located near the Lütfi Kırdar Congress Center off Cumhuriyet Caddesi, between Taksim and Nişantaşı, Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall is run by the Istanbul Municipality and hosts a wide variety of performances, from classical music, opera, and the occasional jazz and pop concert to ballet and flamenco.
Gümüş Sok., Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey212-232–9830Arts/Entertainment Details
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3. Garajistanbul
BeyogluLocated in the basement of a parking lot near Galatasaray Square, Garajistanbul is an experimental venue that hosts an eclectic array of concerts, as well...
Located in the basement of a parking lot near Galatasaray Square, Garajistanbul is an experimental venue that hosts an eclectic array of concerts, as well as contemporary dance and theater, and literary and artistic events.
Yeni Çarşı Cad., Kaymakam Reşit Bey Sok. 11/A, Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey212-244–4499Arts/Entertainment Details
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4. Hodjapasha Culture Center
The Bazaar Quarter and EnvironsHoused in a nicely restored, 15th-century hammam, the Hodjapasha Culture Center hosts whirling dervish ceremonies most nights of the week. The hour-long event starts with...
Housed in a nicely restored, 15th-century hammam, the Hodjapasha Culture Center hosts whirling dervish ceremonies most nights of the week. The hour-long event starts with a performance of classical Turkish music before the dervishes whirl. Though some are captivated by the whirling, others may find it excessively slow and hypnotic, so consider whether this sort of cultural experience is your cup of tea. Note that photography is not allowed during the sema ceremony. Hodjapasha also offers a different dance show called "Rhythm of the Dance" that is considerably more lively.
Hocapaşa Hamamı Cad. 3/B, Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey212-511–4686Arts/Entertainment Details
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5. Mevlâna Education and Culture Society
BeyogluThe Mevlâna Education and Culture Society (MEKDER) is one of the local dervish groups and cultural associations that holds sema ceremonies at 5 pm each...
The Mevlâna Education and Culture Society (MEKDER) is one of the local dervish groups and cultural associations that holds sema ceremonies at 5 pm each Sunday at the Galata Mevlevihanesi. The ceremonies last about an hour and include traditional Mevlevi music and ritual whirling.
Galip Dede Cad. 15, Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey216-349–1114Arts/Entertainment Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
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6. UNIQ Istanbul
BosphorusThis complex in the Maslak business district is home to the Volkswagen Arena, a top-of-the-line concert venue that draws big-name touring acts like Bob Dylan...
This complex in the Maslak business district is home to the Volkswagen Arena, a top-of-the-line concert venue that draws big-name touring acts like Bob Dylan and the Pixies. The bar-restaurant-café-lounge, Tamirane, hosts jazz concerts every Sunday afternoon. There's also an open-air theater, along with various shops, restaurants, and gallery exhibition spaces. The closest metro stop is İTÜ Ayazağa.
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7. Zorlu Performing Arts Center
BesiktasTurkey’s largest performing-arts venue, located inside the Zorlu Center shopping mall, has a state-of-the-art, 2,000-seat main theater that hosts everything from Broadway and West End...
Turkey’s largest performing-arts venue, located inside the Zorlu Center shopping mall, has a state-of-the-art, 2,000-seat main theater that hosts everything from Broadway and West End musicals to rock concerts and operas. The complex also contains a small “city stage” for free public shows by up-and-coming local performers, as well as exhibition spaces for contemporary visual art. The center is accessible by metro via the Gayrettepe station.
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8. Atatürk Kültür Merkezi
Closed PermanentlyDominating one end of Taksim Square, Atatürk Kültür Merkezi is Istanbul's main performance hall. The Istanbul State Symphony (www.idso.gov.tr) has traditionally performed here October through...
Dominating one end of Taksim Square, Atatürk Kültür Merkezi is Istanbul's main performance hall. The Istanbul State Symphony (www.idso.gov.tr) has traditionally performed here October through May, and other ballet and dance companies appear year-round, with tickets almost absurdly cheap. Unfortunately, the venue has been languishing closed and unused since at least 2010 due to legal battles over a controversial restoration project. Although the status of the venue remains up in the air, the State Symphony performs at other venues around the city.
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey212-251–5600 -
9. The Mekan
BeyogluClosed PermanentlyAn eclectic mix of rock and world-music concerts keeps things lively at this down-to-earth Beyoğlu venue, which covers two floors of a building just off...
An eclectic mix of rock and world-music concerts keeps things lively at this down-to-earth Beyoğlu venue, which covers two floors of a building just off İstiklal Caddesi near the Demirören shopping mall. The Istanbul Lindy Hoppers host swing nights every Thursday, often with live-band accompaniment.
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