Culture & Travel
1 July 2024Istanbul, the cultural and artistic capital of Türkiye, has a packed calendar this July. While planning your schedule, don’t forget to check out the special guide prepared by Flyista for you.
July Concerts
The Jazz Boat by IKSV
As part of the Istanbul Jazz Festival events, the Jazz Boat promises a lively and enjoyable Sunday with each part of the ferry turning into a different stage. Istanbul swing group Brassist, early jazz selections by Karambola, Russian jazz band The Big Rhythm, and DJ sets by Shangri La will turn the Sunday into a festival. The ferry will depart from Kabataş Pier at 11 AM, dock at Anadolu Kavağı at 12:30 PM, and return to Kabataş at 2:30 PM.
Location: Kabataş Pier
Date: July 14, 2024, 11:00 AM
Goran Bregović
The beloved Goran Bregović, whose Balkan tunes we adore and whose songs we know by heart, is coming to meet Istanbulites once again with an unforgettable concert. Listening to the legendary figure of Balkan music will gift you an unforgettable night.
Location: Maximum Uniq Outdoor
Date: July 12, 2024
Bruce Dickinson
This summer promises great events for rock and metal music lovers, starting with a concert by Bruce Dickinson, one of the world’s biggest rock stars. Preparing to conclude his new solo album tour in Istanbul, Dickinson will meet thousands of his Turkish fans for the first time. Accompanied by Ray Z on guitar, Dave Moreno on drums, Tanya O’Callaghan on bass guitar, and Mistheria on keyboards, Dickinson will deliver an amazing setlist of old and new songs.
Location: Küçükçiftlik Park
Date: July 19, 2024
Massive Attack
As we mentioned, this July is packed with events. The British band Massive Attack, known for their groundbreaking music, is coming to Istanbul for a concert that will be remembered for a long time. Here's a tip: this concert will be one of the most talked-about music events of the year, so don't miss it if you're interested.
Location: Bonus Parkorman
Date: July 23, 2024
July Theater and Cinemas
Wings Outdoor Cinema at the Bosphorus
The now-classic outdoor cinema experience is one of the most enjoyable events of July. This month, the outdoor cinema at Four Seasons Hotel Bosphorus will feature Barbie, Skyfall, Wonka, and Gran Turismo.
Location: Four Seasons Hotel Bosphorus
Dates: Various Dates
Zengin Mutfağı
We think everyone has seen it by now, but we still couldn’t leave it out of the list. Watching the master artist Şener Şen in Vasıf Öngören’s "Zengin Mutfağı," which depicts the major workers' movement of June 15-16, 1970, in the history of the Republic, is a great pleasure. The lighting of "Zengin Mutfağı," which reflects the events in a humorous way, is by Afife Jale award-winning Cem Yılmazer.
Date: July 8-9, 2024
Location: Maximum Uniq Hall
Bir Baba Hamlet
The highly popular play "Bir Baba Hamlet," starring Günay Karacaoğlu and Şevket Çoruh, will once again meet theater lovers in July for those who haven’t seen it yet. With translation by Yücel Erten and performed by Baba Sahne, "Bir Baba Hamlet" has received full marks from audiences and is going on a city-wide tour this summer.
Date: July 12, 2024
Location: Kadıköy Municipality Freedom Park
July Festivals
31st Istanbul Jazz Festival
Since 1994, the Istanbul Jazz Festival has become a tradition for Istanbul every July, and this year it’s returning for the 31st time with a rich program. The festival will host internationally renowned jazz, rock, R&B, and blues artists such as Grammy-winning Gregory Porter, the romantic prince of rock Chris Isaak, one of the most successful living saxophonists Joshua Redman, and the highly successful saxophonist YolanDa Brown. Various venues in Istanbul will welcome the audience.
Location: Various Venues
Date: July 3-18, 2024
July Exhibitions
David Salle-Un-Accompanied Minors
David Salle, one of the significant artists in art history, presents his "Un-Accompanied Minors" exhibition, consisting of 21 new paintings created for Istanbul in different sizes. The exhibition also features paintings from Salle’s new series "Windows."
Location: Sevim Dolmacı Art Gallery, Beşiktaş
Date: May 29 - July 25, 2024
Nuri İyem-Solo Botter: Nuri İyem
The second of Nuri İyem's Botter Exhibitions is hosted by Casa Botter, bringing together art lovers with İyem’s works from different periods. Curated by Levent Çalıkoğlu, the exhibition can be visited until August 29.
Location: Casa Botter
Date: May 23 - August 29, 2024
