Culture & Travel
29 May 2024June, heralding the official start of summer, also signals days filled with art for Istanbulites. This month, from concerts by favorite artists to award-winning plays, exhibitions, and educational workshops, you'll find everything you seek. Don't finalize your June calendar without checking out the events we've selected for you. Enjoy in advance!
June Concerts
Budapest Festival Orchestra & Ivan Fischer & Francesco Piemontesi
Ranked among the world's top 10 orchestras, the Budapest Festival Orchestra is coming to Istanbul to kick off June's arts calendar. In this impressive evening, they will perform Brahms' Hungarian Dances and Symphony No. 2, accompanied by renowned interpreter of the German Classical and Romantic repertoire, Francesco Piemontesi.
Venue: Atatürk Cultural Center
Date: June 3, 2024, 20:00
Imany
We all know her well from "Feelin' Good." The beautiful voice of Afro-soul music, Gold Record award-winner Imany, is coming to Istanbul as part of Yapı Kredi's 80th Anniversary Events. Don't forget to secure your spot at this concert, organized due to high demand.
Venue: Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theater
Date: June 7, 2024, 21:00
Mor ve Ötesi Symphonic
After their unforgettable concert at İnönü Stadium, this group is gearing up to refresh those memories. The Mor ve Ötesi Symphony concert, featuring the Eurasia Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Orçun Orçunsel and the MAGMA Philharmonic Choir led by Masis Aram Gözbek, promises to be another night everyone will talk about.
Venue: Maximum UNIQ Open-Air
Date: June 9, 2024, 21:00
Ajda Pekkan and Friends
Turkey's legendary diva returns to the stage with her favorite artist friends to perform their most beloved songs. Be sure to get your ticket early for this magical night with Ajda Pekkan.
Venue: Beşiktaş Park
Date: June 12, 2024, 21:00
Deep Purple
The long-awaited night for Istanbulites is just days away. Legendary rock band Deep Purple is coming to Istanbul on June 25 to satisfy the yearning of their fans.
Venue: KüçükÇiftlik Park
Date: June 25, 2024, 18:00
June Theater Performances
Urinetown: The Musical
Combining music genres as diverse as rap, swing, and march, Urinetown: The Musical offers an unconventional story. Depicting a world facing water shortages due to global decay, the play has received high praise from audiences since its 2022 premiere.
Venue: Zorlu PSM
Date: June 1, 2024, 20:30
Hamiyet – A Peyk Musical
This musical tells the story of Hamiyet, a mother of two who lives a completely different life in her imagination, featuring many Peyk songs.
Venue: Zorlu PSM
Date: June 3, 2024, 20:30
The Whale
Starring Enis Arıkan and Şebnem Bozoklu, The Whale is an adaptation of Samuel D. Hunter's play. The story of very sensitive and fragile individuals, you might have heard of The Whale from the Oscars, where a film adaptation won Best Actor.
Venue: Zorlu PSM
Date: June 7, 2024, 20:30
Dear Shameless Death – Dirmit
Frequently featured in our past culture and arts calendars, Dirmit is back. Nezaket Erden brings to life the story of Dirmit, adapted from Latife Tekin's Dear Shameless Death. Those who have seen it want to watch it again and again. Don't miss this top play of 2024.
Venue: Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theater
Date: June 9, 2024, 21:00
June Solo Shows
Melikşah Altuntaş “Why Am I Doing This to Myself?”
Suffering from the inability to say no and professional uncertainties, Melikşah Altuntaş transforms expectations, prejudices, and disappointment into a visual and auditory anxiety crisis in his first experience of being from Elazığ in a Western sense.
June Festivals
Live From Fest Istanbul
Bringing together interesting musicians from both our country and the world, this festival will fill Istanbul with music for two full days.
Venue: Maximum Uniq Open-Air
Date: June 28 – 29, 2024, 15:00
Craft Brew Fest
Featuring performances by Bedük, Ege Çubukçu, and Ezgi Alaş, this festival will be hosted by Swissotel The Bosphorus on June 29.
Venue: Swissôtel The Bosphorus
Date: June 29, 2024, 15:00
Gezgin Salon Festival
With performances by Büyük Ev Ablukada, Parcels, Stavroz, La Femme, and Hey Douglas, this dance and fun-filled festival is once again at Parkorman with contributions from +1.
Venue: Bonus Parkorman
Date: June 29 – 30, 2024
June Exhibitions
Çubuklu Silos Digital Arts Museum – Group Exhibition, “Reconstructing Consciousness: What Is Reality?”
The newly opened cultural center at Beykoz Çubuklu Silos hosts many successful exhibitions. The "Reconstructing Consciousness: What Is Reality?" exhibition invites art lovers to explore beyond the boundaries of the tangible.
Venue: Çubuklu Silos, Beykoz
Date: Until June 10
Dirimart Pera – Jennifer İpekel, “Roots Three Free Hands”
Jennifer İpekel’s second solo exhibition, "Roots Three Free Hands," takes us on a journey to our roots through textile and ceramic works created using batik technique.
Venue: Dirimart Pera
Date: May 7 – June 14, 2024
