Bosphorus Bridge, Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Live Music

Haymatlos Bar and Performance Venue

Haymatlos is one of Istiklal Street's best kept nightlife secrets. Tucked away down a dark passage, this large venue hosts regular rock, R&B, jazz and ethnic music concerts. ...more »

  • Location: Istiklal Street
  • Type: Live Music
  • Tel: +90 212 243 5535

Mojo

Hosting a wide range of jazz, blues, rock and more, Mojo Live Music Bar Istanbul has been up and running since 1997. ...more »

  • Location: Beyoglu
  • Type: Live Music
  • Tel: +90-212-2432927

Murphy's Dance Bar

Set on the Kalamış marina on Istanbul's Asian side, Murphy's Dance Bar makes the most of its spectacular location. ...more »

  • Location: Fenerbahce
  • Type: Live Music
  • Tel: +90-216-3497363

Bronx Pi Sahne

Bronx Pi Sahne regularly hosts big local and international music acts, theatrical and dance performances, workshops and film screenings. ...more »

  • Location: Tünel - Asmalimescit
  • Type: Live Music
  • Tel: +90-531-3848080

Romeo Juliet Performance Hall & Lounge

Comprised of an large performance hall, open terrace and garden, Romeo Juliet Istanbul offers plenty of room to party the night away. ...more »

  • Location: Tünel - Asmalimescit
  • Type: Live Music
  • Tel: +90-212-2438580

Tamirane

Set inside an old warehouse on Istanbul's Golden Horn. Tamirane is one of the city's most unique venues, hosting many live acts. ...more »

  • Location: Eyup
  • Type: Live Music
  • Tel: +90-212-3117309

Garajistanbul

An open-minded, progressive collective of artists turned this old garage located on the backstreets of the Galatasaray district into a non-profit space dedicated for every kind of aesthetic manifestation. ...more »

  • Location: Galatasaray
  • Type: Live Music
  • Tel: 0 212 244 44 99

The Hall Istanbul

Set inside a beautiful historic church, The Hall is Istanbul's alternative performance centre, hosting a variety of performances, parties, meetings and more. ...more »

  • Location: Beyoglu
  • Type: Live Music
  • Tel: +90-212-2448736

Line Music Club

Offering up a feast of live music each evening, Line Music Club in Taksim is a great place to see bands in action on weekdays when entrance is free. ...more »

  • Location: Taksim
  • Type: Live Music
  • Tel: +90-212-2520694

Dogzstar

Opened in 2004, Dogzstar has been welcoming local and international artists, writers, musicians and music appreciators ever since. ...more »

  • Location: Galatasaray
  • Type: Live Music
  • Tel: +90-212-2449147

Our Local Experts say:

Istanbul's music scene is one of the most exciting in Europe. Music is deeply appreciated by Turks and has long been a celebrated form of entertainment in Turkish society.

It's of little surprise, then, that Istanbul is packed with live music venues... from rock to pop, heavy metal, jazz, opera, hip hop, classical, folk and much, much more, this is the ideal city to enjoy a concert!

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