Turkey's Events & Festivals
Most popular music festivals, nightlife events, sport and outdoors events, cultural festivals, national and religious festivals, lifestyle events, wonderful Turkish festivals and more. As a country hosting millions of people, Turkey has to enliven up the days and nights of its beloved residents with various events and festivals. Also, learn more about the religious feasts and national festivals that unique to Turkey.
TURKEY’S MUSIC FESTIVALS
If you want to listen to some of the most incredible music in the world and enjoy then you will want to attend the international or local music festivals in Turkey. Experience the all music festivals for jazz, pop, classic, dance, blues, rock, hip-hop, latin or traditional music.
NATIONAL FESTIVALS
Turkey enthusiastically celebrates 4 important national festivals evey year. August 30 Victory Day, October 29 Republic Day, April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day, May 19 Commemoration of Ataturk Youth and Sports Day.
RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS
Turkey enthusiastically celebrates two important religious festivals every year. Ramadan Festival and the Festival of Sacrifice are two of the oldest and most important Islamic festivals in Turkey.
TRADITIONAL TURKISH FESTIVALS
There is nothing like Turkey’s wonderful traditional festivals, absolutely fantastic and famous. Experience Turkey’s wonderful festivals, from historical Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival and Mesir Paste Festival to spectacular Mevlana Whirling Dervishes Festival.
TURKEY’S LIFESTYLE EVENTS
Turkey hosts a variety of lifestyle events and festivals, from shopping festivals to fashion weeks. Always stylish, lifestyle events in Turkey include fashion, food, drink and healthy markets.
TURKEY’S SPORT EVENTS
Turkey is one of the world’s most lively countries with its international sports competitions. Turkey hosts various national and international sports events such as football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, athleticism and extreme sports throughout the year.
CULTURE AND ART FESTIVALS
Turkey is one of the most important centre of international culture and art festivals and sponsored festivals in the world. Film and theatre festivals, ballet, book fairs and more.