Istanbul Venues - Music
Sureyya Opera House
Though perhaps not usually associated with Turkey, opera is nevertheless alive and well at Kadikoy’s Surreya Opera House, offering up an enchanting array of musical treats on the Asian side. ...more »
- Location: Kadikoy - Asian side
- Type: Venues - Music
Ataturk Cultural Centre
Situated at the centre of all the action in Taksim Square, there’s few easier and cheaper ways to get a bit of culture in Istanbul than at the Ataturk Cultural Centre (AKM). ...more »
- Location: Taksim
- Type: Venues - Music
Borusan Kultur Sanat
Offering a multi-purpose arts space at the centre of Beyoglu, Borusan Music & Art House is located inside a beautifully restored 19th century building. ...more »
- Location: Istiklal Street
- Type: Venues - Music
- Tel: +90-212-3363280
Halic Sutluce Congress Centre
Haliç Congress Centre is located on the shores of the Golden Horn (Halic). Haliç Congress Center is made up of four different types of buildings. ...more »
- Location: Sütlüce
- Type: Venues - Conventions and Exhibitions
- Tel: +90-212-3111111
Riddim
One of Istanbul's premier hip-hop clubs, Riddim has hosted the likes of Ja Rule, Busta Rhymes, Pitbull, The Game and more. ...more »
- Location: Beyoglu
- Type: Bars
- Tel: +90-212-2512723
Turkcell Kurucesme Arena
With some of the best live acts around and an even better view of the Bosphorus, what better way to fend off the balmy summer heat than to see a concert at the Kurucesme Arena. ...more »
- Location: Kurucesme
- Type: Venues - Music
- Tel: +90-212-2633983
Turker Inanoglu Maslak(TIM) Show Centre
Turker Inanoglu Maslak (TIM) Show Centre in Maslak offers a range of venue options. ...more »
- Location: Maslak
- Type: Venues - Music
- Tel: +90-212-2866686
Is Sanat Arts and Culture Centre
Is Sanat is located inside the Isbank Towers. This beautiful venue regularly hosts classical music, jazz and traditional Turkish music performances as well as plays and poetry readings. ...more »
- Location: Levent
- Type: Venues - Music
- Tel: +90-212-3161083
Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre
For a summer’s night out to remember, head to the Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre, a modern take on an ancient style amphitheatre. ...more »
- Location: Harbiye
- Type: Venues - Music
- Tel: +90-212-2963652
Akbank Art Centre
Akbank Art Centre hosts various music and art events throughout the year in its building on Istiklal street. ...more »
- Location: Istiklal Street
- Type: Venues - Music
- Tel: +90-212-2523500
Our Local Experts say:
Istanbul is a wonderful place to enjoy live music. The city is brimming with concert venues, from small pubs to Olympic sized stadiums.
During the warmer months, many of the live music events take place in open air venues which enjoy wonderful views of Istanbul, such as the Turckcell Kurucesme Arena on the Bosphorus. There are also several indoor venues to ensure an entertaining time all year round.
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