Festivals and events in 2018
Considering Istanbul is a major cultural and economic hub, there’s no wonder that the city is host to some amazing festivals and events. Throughout the year, but especially during the warmer months, there are numerous film, music and dance festivals, sports events and exhibitions going on in the city.
Istanbul Shopping Fest held in June can be seen as a month-long shopping therapy. What better way to start the summer than with some full shopping bags? Nine malls in the city are going to attract buyers with fashion shows, discounts and other hard to resist offers. The Grand Bazaar will also take part in this shopping mania. Besides running around on a bargain hunt, during the festival you can also enjoy concerts, parties and other fun activities.
Istanbul International Music Festival is one of the most expected events of the year. Numerous performers from around the world will come together in Istanbul to entertain music lovers with amazing classical music, opera and dance shows. Music will fill the streets as several historic locations such as Hagia Eirene will host sensational performances.
Jazz lovers will also have their share of entertainment at the Istanbul International Music Festival that has been organized in the city for 23 years. For two weeks in July, jazz, soul and blues artists will perform in various venues across the city. However, the festival is not just about jazz music. Other music genres such as rock, reggae or drum ’n’ bass are included as well.
Turks definitely love their coffee and the Istanbul Coffee Festival held in September is a clear proof of their passion. Coffee lovers will be swept away by the alluring smell of various types of coffee from around the world and baristas will show off their coffee making skills during the festival.
FilmEkimi – Istanbul Film Festival is held every October and offers film fans the opportunity to enjoy movies from the international and local cinema stage. There are numerous premieres that spectators can attend, but make sure to book your tickets early as the festival attracts many movie lovers.
The 22nd edition of the International Istanbul Theatre Festival will take place in November and it is one of the few opportunities to enjoy international theatre in the city. The festival features both foreign and Turkish theatre performances, as well as dance performances and interesting workshops.
International Istanbul Book Fair is the place where every bookworm longs to be. More than 600 publishers from all over the world are going to present their books to the public. The Fair offers a great opportunity for many writers to make their works known and visitors also have the chance to meet their favourite authors.
A busy city in every sense of the word, Istanbul never gets tired of entertaining its visitors. Life here truly feels like a never-ending celebration. If you have no one to share all this excitement with, you can find an istanbul escort to make these experiences unforgettable.
