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Istanbul: Events Highlights

 

Highlights: Major Events


International Film Festival

1 - 30 April 

A lesser known but still well-respected event on the International film festival circuit, this occasion draws a lot of supporters from both overseas and locally.

 

International Music Festival

1 - 30 June

Diverse artistic exhibitions take place in two main venues, the Hagia Eirene Museum and the Ataturk Cultural Centre, as well as musical performances at St Irene’s Church.

 

International Jazz Festival

1 - 31 July

Many International artists and their legions of supporters descend on Istanbul to play fantastic jazz in various venues throughout the city.

 

International Biennial

September - November (tba)

This established festival offers the chance to meet and see the works of Turkish artists, as well as those of  International artists invited to exhibit.

 

Intercontinental Istanbul Eurasia Marathon

26 October - 2 November

Open to participants from all over the world which starts from the Anatolian side of Istanbul, crosses the Bosphorus Bridge and ends on the European side of the city. The night before, participants are invited to attend a Pasta Party at the City Hall.

 


 

 

Public Holidays

New Year's Day

1 January

Bank Holiday

2 January

National Holiday of the Sovereign & his Children

23 April

Ataturk Commemoration Day

19 May

Victory Day

30 August

Eid-ul Fitri

30 September - 2 October

Bank Holiday

28 October

Republic Day

29 October

Bank Holiday

8 December

Eid-ul Adha

9 - 12 December

 


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