Events in Istanbul
hotels in Istanbul
| February
International Istanbul Fashion Fair – February 2010 - Festival - CNR Expo Turkish and international designers, manufacturers, importers, global brands, retailers and department chains are all present as the breadth and depth of the Turkish ready-to-wear clothing industry is revealed at the annual International Istanbul Fashion Fair. See the official site of the International Istanbul Fashion Fair for more information » |
| March
International Gastronomy Festival – March 2010 - Festival - Tuyap Istanbul Exhibition Palace Held at the Tuyap Istanbul Exhibition Palace the International Gastronomy Festival combines Turkish cuisine and international flavours from around the world. International chefs compete against top Turkish cooks, providing visitors with a good opportunity to discover new culinary pleasures. More details can be found on the International Gastronomy Festival website » |
April
Istanbul International Film Festival – 4 until 19 April - Festival - Various Venues
See the offical site of the Istanbul International Film Festival for more information » |
| May
Istanbul International Theatre Festival – 15 May until 4 June - Festival - Various Venues Attracting a quarter of a million people, the Istanbul International Theatre Festival sets the stage for the best in classical and experimental theatre and dance. This year there are over 60 performances, showcasing a wide variety of popular and controversial themes, including human rights, musical theatre and classics. Performances from seven international theatre groups and 25 new productions from Turkey fill up the festival calendar. See the offical site of Istanbul International Theatre Festival for more information » |
| June
International Istanbul Music Festival – 5 until 30 June - Festival - Topkapi Palace Classical music fans flock to Istanbul for the world-famous International Istanbul Music Festival. First held in 1973, this festival has gained momentum over the years and now features more than 500 artists and is held at several historic venues, including the majestic Topkapi Palace. Visit the official site for the International Istanbul Music Festival to find out more » Formula One: Turkish Grand Prix – 5 until 7 June - Sport - Istanbul Park Visit the Formula One Turkish Grand Prix website for more details » Istanbul Design Week – 16 until 21 June - Exhibition - Galata Bridge Visit the official Istanbul Design Week site to get more information » |
| July
International Istanbul Jazz Festival – 2 until 15 July – Music Festival - Various Venues The International Istanbul Jazz Festival presents a remarkable variety of music, ranging from traditional and contemporary jazz to rock, electronica and world music. However, it is jazz in particular that is performed by big names at venues all over the city. Among the many luminaries to have graced the stage in the past are musicians such as Ray Charles, Miles Davis, Randy Crawford and Dizzy Gillespie. Visit the International Istanbul Jazz Festival website for more details » Eurasian – 19 July – Sport - Various Venues Visit the official website for Eurasian for further information » Istanbul Cup – 27 July until 2 August - Sport - Sadi Gülçelik Sports Center For more information visit the official site for the Istanbul Cup » |
| August
International Istanbul Fashion Fair – 28 until 30 August - Fashion - CNR Expo Turkish and international designers, manufacturers, importers, global brands, retailers and department chains are all present as the breadth and depth of the Turkish ready-to-wear clothing industry is revealed at the annual International Istanbul Fashion Fair. In recent years the proceedings have broadened to make room for budding talent from international fashion schools. See the offical site of the International Istanbul Fashion Fair for more information » |
| September
Istanbul International Ballet Competition – 8 until 13 September – Cultural Event - Cemal Resit Rey Concert Hall A ballet spectacular takes place at the Cemal Resit Rey Concert Hall during the Istanbul International Ballet Competition while international competitors perform in two categories for the generous top prize of €6000 and the Outstanding Young Dancer award. Visit the official site for the Istanbul International Ballet Competition for more details » International Istanbul Biennial – 12 September until 8 November - Art - Various Venues Visit the International Istanbul Biennial website for more details » |
October
Istanbul Book Fair – 31 October until 8 November - Cultural - Tüyap Fair Convention Center
More information on the Istanbul Book Fair can be found on the official website » |
| December
Contemporary Istanbul – 3 until 6 December - Art - Lutfi Kirdar Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center Paintings, sculptures and ceramic products fill the display space at the Lutfi Kirdar Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center for four days, while Contemporary Istanbul hosts national and international galleries, collectors, museum directors, art critics and members of press. A wide variety of events and art projects purposefully coincide with the exhibition providing visitors a plethora of proceedings to pick from. Visit the official site for Contemporary Istanbul for more details » |
