İstanbul International Dance Festival
The İstanbul International Dance Festival, one of the festivals held in Turkey, brings together people from all walks of life with its wide range of activities from folk dances to modern dance, ballet to street dance, allowing them to immerse themselves in the magic of dance. This festival, which offers the opportunity to see well-known artists from Turkey and around the world in İstanbul, also allows you to watch performances that you cannot see anywhere else due to its support for young talents. The unforgettable moments created by shows held in various venues across İstanbul are enhanced by some activities that allow free participation. If you also want to immerse yourself in the magic of dance by attending this festival, which changes historically every year, explore İstanbul hotels and don’t miss the İstanbul International Dance Festival!
İstanbul Film Festival
The İstanbul Film Festival, which has become a traditional festival in Turkey, has been organized annually by the İstanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV) since 1982. This festival, where national and international screenings are held, features discussions with renowned directors, awards are given, and festival films that cannot be seen elsewhere are screened. The İstanbul Film Festival, eagerly anticipated by cinema enthusiasts every year in April, hosts screenings in many areas ranging from historic cinemas to open-air venues, making it a prestigious event where cinema lovers gather to share their passions. If you also want to live this magical experience on site and document unique films in your cinema diary, explore hotel opportunities with Gezinomi!
International Orange Blossom Carnival
The International Orange Blossom Carnival, Turkey’s first and only street carnival, takes place in the orange orchards of Adana. Held every year in April, when the orange trees bloom, this carnival includes a parade. The carnival, which becomes even more colorful with exhibitions, concerts, and performances, has been organized since 2015 through civic initiatives. Participation is completely free for the public, and it is a feast of flavors where one can experience the delightful tastes unique to Adana under the fragrant orange blossoms. If you want to take part in this special event, explore the hotel options in Adana!
International Urla Artichoke Festival
Held every year in May in the Urla district of İzmir, the International Urla Artichoke Festival stands out with its colorful festival agenda. This gastronomic event showcases the Urla cuisine, featuring workshops on cleaning and cooking artichokes. Volunteers, including professional chefs, compete by presenting the artichoke dishes they prepare. The festival, enriched with concerts, performances, and workshops, is completely free. If you want to buy the most delicious artichoke in Turkey, choose from the hotels in Urla and experience the festival spirit there!
Holifest
Holifest is a traditional festival held in India to ward off the darkness of winter and embrace the brightness of spring, celebrated in Turkey as well as around the world. The festival takes place in İzmir in April and in İstanbul in May, featuring live performances by DJs. Participants throw colorful powders called "gulal," made from natural materials, creating cinematic visuals, and there are also activities such as color workshops and yoga sessions. The festival offers a chance to experience traditional Indian cuisine, and to participate, discover your hotel options with Gezinomi!
Tekirdağ Cherry Festival
One of Turkey's largest cherry producers, Tekirdağ hosts a cherry festival every June that allows you to taste freshly picked fruits from the tree. The festival is enriched with dance shows, concerts, and performances, and participation is completely free. Offering an interesting experience with a contest to select the largest and most delicious cherry of the year, you can join the Tekirdağ Cherry Festival and explore Thracian flavors by reviewing your hotel options in Tekirdağ and reserving your place!
Cappadox
Cappadox allows you to experience the unique atmosphere of Cappadocia in a completely different way, held in May since 2015. The festival brings together local and foreign musicians who produce in various music genres, along with sculpture works, installations harmonizing with the historical texture, various performances, exhibitions, and workshops. Additionally, the festival is enriched with hot air balloon tours, nature walks, and ATV routes that allow the exploration of Cappadocia’s natural beauty and history, as well as tasting local delicacies. Discover Cappadocia hotels now and don’t miss this unique festival!
Kuşadası Youth Festival
Held every July in Kuşadası, the Kuşadası Youth Festival is one of Turkey's largest youth festivals, preferred by a wide audience due to its completely free participation. This festival includes many events ranging from theater to music performances, from dance shows to concerts. To participate, explore the hotel opportunities in Kuşadası and add a festival to your summer vacation!
Bozcaada Jazz Festival
Since 2017, the Bozcaada Jazz Festival has been held in Bozcaada, Çanakkale, and it is Turkey's first open-air jazz festival. Hosting a program called “Discovery,” the festival brings together people from different sub-genres of music while presenting alternative styles through jazz music, uniting music lovers of different scales on the same note. If you wish to rediscover music, check out hotel options in Bozcaada!
Zeytinli Rock Festival
One of the first events that come to mind when talking about festivals in Turkey is the Zeytinli Rock Fest, held in Edremit, Balıkesir. The festival brings together many local and foreign artists, establishing various alternative stages that host different performances simultaneously. To participate in this festival and feel the music to your core, explore hotel options in Balıkesir!
İstanbul Coffee Festival
Held every September, the İstanbul Coffee Festival fills İstanbul with the aroma of coffee, featuring events such as coffee tastings, coffee workshops, and live music. Don’t miss this festival if you want to discover both local and foreign coffees and experience different coffee tastings!
International Antalya Film Festival
One of Turkey’s oldest film festivals, the International Antalya Film Festival has been held since 1964, maintaining the pulse of Turkish cinema through galas, special screenings, and award ceremonies. If you want to participate in this festival, discover hotel options in Antalya!
Akbank Jazz Festival
Since 1991, the Akbank Jazz Festival has been held in Istanbul, featuring different genres of music such as classical jazz, modern jazz, and electronic music.
