Latest Events in Istanbul in 2024: Concerts, Shows, Tours, Calender & Tickets (October Updated)

The Istanbul Theatre Festival 2, celebrating its 30th anniversary, was held in Istanbul, Turkey, from October 22 to December 3. Organized by the Istanbul Cultural and Artistic Foundation, this six-week international theatre event featured 17 stage productions (11 Turkish and 6 international), spanning 13 performance venues and integrating theatre, contemporary dance, and performing arts. The festival's core creative themes revolved around profound social issues such as memory, language, women's experiences, war, social change, and belonging. It brought together top international artistic works and groups, including Caroline Guiela Nguyen's opening work *Lacrima*, the return of the Dutch dance theatre NDT 2, Dmitry Krymov's *Requiem*, Marah Haj Hussein's *Language Is Not a Problem*, and Mehmet Birkiye's adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic *Dorian Gray*. This six-week theatrical extravaganza, integrating international art, cross-cultural dialogue, and social reflection, presents a global audience with the diverse creativity and profound humanistic concerns of contemporary stage art.

We cordially invite you to the International Istanbul Dance and Music Competition and Festival from November 22nd to 26th, 2026, in the magnificent transcontinental city of Istanbul. This vibrant metropolis, rich in history and culture, is an ideal venue for cultural exchange and artistic celebration.

Aiming to present a thematic narrative on contemporary photography and lens-based art in Türkiye, “Panorama: Dreams and Places” brings together a comprehensive selection of works produced over the past decade by 18 artists from different generations. The exhibition is on view in the galleries on the first floor of Istanbul Modern.

Yapi - Turkeybuild Istanbul 2024 is a significant gathering for the building industry in Turkey, the Balkans, Northern Africa, the Middle East, Russia, and the CIS. This highly anticipated event aims to bring together representatives from these regions to showcase and explore the latest product innovations. Held at the prestigious Istanbul Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center in Istanbul, this exhibition provides a unique platform for business development in the industry. It offers a remarkable opportunity for industry professionals to network, collaborate, and gain insights into the sector's advancements. Yapi - Turkeybuild Istanbul 2024 features a series of comprehensive business programs designed to support professionals in the field and contribute to the growth of the sector. With its strategic location and extensive range of offerings, this event is an essential gathering for anyone involved in the building industry. From April 17 to April 20, 2024, Yapi - Turkeybuild Istanbul 2024 will serve as a hub for industry professionals to connect, discover, and thrive in this fast-evolving sector. Join us at this prestigious event to be a part of the future of the building industry.