Things to Do in İstanbul, Turkey

Istanbul currently lists around 1,000 upcoming events, with approximately 500 scheduled for the next 30 days. The programme is heavily weighted toward paid experiences, as free events account for about 0% of the total listings. Music and concerts dominate the schedule with roughly 550 entries, followed by theater and performing arts at about 250. Sports and fitness events number around 80, while comedy shows are listed at approximately 70. Business networking opportunities comprise about 14 events, and community or social gatherings make up the remaining 12. The venues hosting the most frequent listings include Cafe Theatre Koşuyolu, Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Açıkhava Tiyatrosu, Blind İstanbul, Babylon, JJ Arena Ataşehir, and Jolly Joker Kartal İstMarina. Notable performers with upcoming dates feature Metin Zakoğlu, DJ Fırat Canpolat, Barbaros Uzunöner, Fatih Koyunoğlu, and İlker Gümüşoluk. Readers seeking activities this month will find the majority of options concentrated in music venues and large theaters across these specific locations.

City facts

Population

15,655,924 (2023)

Area

5,343 km²

Elevation

100 m

Founded

1453

Source: Wikidata