Opened in 1992 and fully renovated in 2001, this arts centre in the heart of Beyoĸlu boasts its own chamber music orchestra and a cosy, 135-seat,...
Istiklal Caddesi 8
The most likely place to find Turkish classical music. When the centre is open, the Türk Müziĸi chorus performs in the lower auditorium most Sundays from...
Atatürk Kültür Merkezi/AKM
Istanbul's premier performing arts venue. Behind the brutalist 1960s design, the interior is surprisingly grand and vibrant. It has two main concert halls,...
Taksim SquareThe Albert Long Hall building is an iconic symbol of Bosphorus University, one of Turkey's oldest and most renowned. The building dates from 1891, and the...
Boĸaziçi ÜniversitesiThis venue, the 860-seat home of the municipal CRR Symphony Orchestra has a diverse programme, including Turkish religious and traditional music. Itl is a...
Darülbedai Caddesi 1This large, comfortable and under-appreciated auditorium with excellent acoustics is not far north of Taksim Square. Run by the Istanbul Municipality, the...
Cemal Reşit Rey Konser Salonu, Darülbedai Caddesi 1
A 600-seat modern auditorium with perfect acoustics. It hosts a variety of events, including drama, concerts, folk dancing and ballet, and regularly plays...
Sadi Gülçelik Spor Sitesi
A forward-thinking performing arts centre, not afraid to lend its stage to any discipline, from cutting-edge theatre to the International Puppet Festival....
Tomtom MahallesiAn 800-seat concert hall with a prestigious programme and an unconventional location: in the basement of the highest skyscraper in Levent. Classical music...
Iş Towers (Iş Kuleleri)The convention centre houses one of the city's biggest auditoriums, seating up to 3,500 people. Although it is not a dedicated music venue, it is actually...
Darülbedayi Caddesi 60