TURKEY

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ISTANBUL

A city between two continents, two sounds. Istanbul blends Turkish classical traditions with underground electronic, Anatolian rock and world-class pop productions. 290+ active venues from Beşiktaş to Kadıköy.

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The Istanbul Sound

TURKISH ROCK & ANATOLIAN

Anatolian rock was born in Istanbul in the 1970s. Today's scene mixes saz and synths. IF Performance, Jolly Joker and Babylon host it all.

ELECTRONIC & UNDERGROUND

Istanbul's underground scene runs deep. Arkaoda, Klein and Salon İKSV host cutting-edge electronic acts from Turkey and Europe.

JAZZ & CLASSICAL

Nardis Jazz Club in Beyoğlu runs nightly sessions. The Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall hosts classical and contemporary work year-round.

INTERNATIONAL TOURS

Zorlu PSM and Volkswagen Arena attract the world's biggest acts. Istanbul now ranks among Europe's top touring stops.

Key Venues

WHERE ISTANBUL PLAYS

ZORLU PSM
BEŞİKTAŞ · 2,300 CAP

Istanbul's premier concert hall. World-class production, international and Turkish headliners.

KÜÇÜKÇIFTLIK PARK
NİŞANTAŞI · 7,500 CAP

Open-air amphitheatre. Summer concert season. Rock, pop and electronic headliners.

BABYLON ISTANBUL
BOMONTI · 700 CAP

Istanbul's most beloved music venue. Independent music, world music and electronic programming.

IF PERFORMANCE HALL
BEŞİKTAŞ · 500 CAP

Rock, metal, punk and indie. Intimate and loud. The heartbeat of Istanbul's rock scene.

NARDIS JAZZ CLUB
BEYOĞLU · 200 CAP

Istanbul's top jazz destination since 2003. Nightly sessions, Turkish and international jazz.

VOLKSWAGEN ARENA
EYÜPSULTAN · 22,000 CAP

Istanbul's largest indoor venue. International mega-tours, major Turkish artists.

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