Wicked comes to Türkiye in 2027: AKM Istanbul from 23 January, Ankara in March. What the Broadway tour means for sponsors, hotels and live-event businesses.Read more
Coverage of festivals, trade fairs, showcases, and professional gatherings that function as meeting points for partnerships, financing, distribution, and international collaboration in Türkiye’s creative economy.
12 free plays, 4 Lycian sites, 1,000+ people on closing night: Kaş Theatre Days shows how culture extends Türkiye's tourism season and what sponsors can learn.Read more
20 award-winning climate documentaries, free, in a historic Istanbul cinema: how COP ART uses film to warm up Türkiye’s COP31 summit in Antalya, 9–20 November.Read more
Topkapı Palace opens 5 new museums with 10,300 artifacts in the restored Ottoman mint — at no extra cost to visitors. Why it matters for Istanbul tourism and business.Read more
60+ artists, 9 countries, 15 venues from the Dardanelles to Troy: what the 10th Çanakkale Biennial (10 Oct–20 Nov) means for tourism and sponsors in Türkiye.Read more
Nine free days, 172 events, star concerts and 30+ restaurants: what Mardin's Culture Route Festival (17–25 Oct) means for tourism, brands and event businesses.Read more
200 objects from Topkapı, Hagia Sophia and Europe's museums: the V&A's Istanbul show with Koç Holding opens 7 November. What it means for Türkiye.Read more
EVENTS & INDUSTRY PLATFORMS
What Remains: Four Countries, Mubi and a San Sebastián Bet on Turkish Arthouse
Artakalan (What Remains) by Yeşim Ustaoğlu: a four-country co-production with Mubi and The Match Factory that premiered in San Sebastián's main competition.Read more
On June 21 and 22, Istanbul will host the premiere of "B. R.", a stage tribute to poet Boris Ryzhy. The production brings together actors from the Moscow Art Theatre, principal dancers from the Bolshoi Theatre, and musicians from the Euphoria Orchestra — performances will be in Russian without translation.Read more
MUSIC
Andrea Bocelli’s Istanbul Performance Reinforces Türkiye’s Place on the Global Classical Music Map
Andrea Bocelli's celebrated appearance in Istanbul brought together music lovers for an unforgettable evening of classical and crossover masterpieces. The event showcased the city's growing appeal for world-renowned artists and strengthened Türkiye's reputation as a leading destination for international cultural events.Read more