Culture & Travel
1 February 2024Just like January, February's event calendar is quite full. Concerts, exhibitions, fairs, theaters, and stand-up shows are awaiting the people of Istanbul in February, where we will watch performances of various artists. February, one of the most beautiful months of winter, will offer events that will warm your heart in an environment where the cold weather seeps into your bones. Here is our February culture and arts guide specially prepared for those asking "What should we do in February, which events should we attend?"
Concerts
Ozan Musluoğlu Quintet
Renowned double bassist Ozan Musluoğlu will present an unforgettable night to his fans with his most beloved jazz pieces.
Date: February 3, 2024
Time: 21:00
Location: Zorlu PSM
Ticket: Passo
Hadise
Popular Turkish pop music artist Hadise will meet Istanbul music enthusiasts on the evening of February 10.
Date: February 10, 2024
Time: 20:30
Location: Istanbul Congress Center
Ticket: Passo
Büyük Ev Ablukada Acoustic Matinee
One of the most beloved alternative groups of recent years, Büyük Ev Abluka, will perform their most popular pieces for their fans.
Date: February 11, 2024
Time: 17:00
Location: Ses Tiyatrosu
Ticket: Passo
Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra
With the concept of "Winter Tale from Romantic Works," the Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra will offer a veritable feast to classical music lovers on February 11.
Date: February 11, 2024
Time: 19:00
Location: Zorlu PSM
Ticket: Passo
Jamal Aliyev & Ece Dağıstan "World Songs"
The rapidly rising and highly acclaimed duo of recent years, Jamal Aliyev and Ece Dağıstan, will present Zülfü Livaneli's timeless works in a new format for their fans. The duo will perform their interpretations of Livaneli's pieces with their unique cello and piano in a concert titled "World Songs" at Zorlu PSM.
Date: February 24, 2024
Time: 20:30
Location: Zorlu PSM
Ticket: Passo
Theaters
Crocodile Fire
A play titled Crocodile Fire, depicting the strained relationship of a crippled father growing up unloved in a town in Northern Ireland, his rebellious daughter fresh out of prison, and his devout sister, will be staged at Maximum UNIQ Hall on February 10.
Date: February 10, 2024
Time: 20:30
Location: Maximum UNIQ Hall
Ticket: Passo
At the End of the Matchstick
A play titled "At the End of the Matchstick," focusing on the struggles, contradictions, and past of a man in his thirties working in an office building, will be performed for theater enthusiasts on February 13.
Date: February 13, 2024
Time: 20:30
Location: Zorlu PSM
Ticket: Passo
Rich Cuisine
A classic piece set against the backdrop of the June 15-16, 1970 events, revealing the events in a family kitchen, is presented to art lovers as a theater play titled "Rich Cuisine" this time.
Date: February 16, 2024
Time: 21:00
Location: Maximum UNIQ Hall
Ticket: Passo
Serkan Keskin - Time Regulation Institute
In the adaptation of Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar's cult work, Serkan Keskin portrays dozens of characters alone. The music for this contemporary adaptation is composed by Tuluğ Tırpan. Since its premiere, this performance has been receiving great interest, and it will be waiting for its audience at Maximum Uniq Hall.
Date: February 20, 2024
Time: 20:30
Location: Maximum Uniq Hall
Ticket: Bubilet
Stand-Up Shows
TuzBiber 4-Person Stand-Up
The TuzBiber quartet consisting of Doğu Can, Musti Kusti, Caner Omur, and Dilara Erdemir is preparing to offer an enjoyable night to their fans at TuzBiber Hillside Live by Ing:
Date: February 8, 2024
Time: 21:00
Location: Hillside Live by Ing
Ticket: Passo
Mustafa Sağır Stand-Up
Mustafa Sağır, one of the notable names of recent times, awaits his fans with his solo show.
Date: February 15, 2024
Time: 21:00
Location: Zorlu Touché
Ticket: Passo
Buse Sinem İren Stand-Up
Buse Sinem İren, known for her original and distinctive style, offers engaging performances with her Black Sea accent in her solo stand-up show, welcoming her fans:
Date: February 29, 2024
Time: 21:00
Location: Zorlu Touché
Ticket: Passo
Exhibitions
Dirimart Pera – Cihan Öncü, "Motus"
Cihan Öncü's third solo exhibition, "Motus," offers an intriguing experience with photographs that bring together energy and emotions, showcasing that stillness is an illusion. The exhibition can be visited from February 8 to March 3, 2024.
Date: February 8 – March 3, 2024
Location: Dirimart Pera
Pera Museum – Group Exhibition, "Exactly in Place"
The exhibition, which will narrate Istanbul's representation history through panoramic paintings and photographs, unveils nineteenth-century panoramas never before published anywhere.
Date: October 26, 2023 – March 24, 2024
Location: Pera Museum
Anna Laudel – Serpil Yeter, "See Otherwise"
The exhibition "See Otherwise" showcases photographs taken by artist Serpil Yeter based on observations made in neighborhood markets in 2002, telling viewers about details they may have never noticed before.
Date: January 12 – February 23, 2024
Location: Anna Laudel
Future Memories
Curated by Ulya Soley, the exhibition establishes a connection between memory and the future through objects. Based on the Suna and Inan Kıraç Foundation Kütahya Tiles and Ceramics Collection, the exhibition consists of four sections: Memories of Objects, Memories of the Region, Memories of Motifs, and Remembering the Future.
Date: Ongoing until February 25, 2024
Location: Pera Museum
