Special Events & Festivals
from Istanbul Holiday Apartments


International Istanbul Music Festival

4 - 29 Jun 2011 (annual)

Classical music fans flock to Istanbul for a music marathon with the International
Istanbul Music Festival, first held in 1973.

One Love Festival

2 Jul 2011 (annual)

Turkey's One Love Festival brings alternative rock, indie and post-punk
performers from Europe and the USA to Istanbul. Join the happy crowd of music
fans at Santralistanbul.

Rock'n Coke

Jul 2011 (annual)

Famous for bringing outstanding local and international music stars to Hezarfen
Airport's stage, Rock'n Coke guarantees three days of non-stop party action. This
is Turkey's biggest open-air music festival.

Youth Festival

13 - 17 Jul 2011 (various dates)

First held in Ankara and then in Istanbul, the Youth Festival encompasses folk
dance, modern dance, music and other artistic disciplines aimed at 15-26 years
old from all over the world.

Bosphorus Cross Continental

17 Jul 2011 (annual)

Bosphorus Cross Continental is Istanbul's annual Asia-to-Europe swimming,
rowing and sailing competition. Thousands of Turkish and international athletes
aged from 14 to 71 take part.


Eurasia Culture Festival

13 - 18 Jul 2011 (annual)

Celebrating cultures from around the world, the international Eurasia Culture
Festival brings people together through the arts. Held in Istanbul, the festival
encompasses dance, music, ballet…


International Istanbul Jazz Festival

1 - 19 Jul 2011 (annual)

The International Istanbul Jazz Festival presents a remarkable variety of music,
ranging from traditional and contemporary jazz to rock,
electronica and world music.


International Istanbul Opera Festival

1 - 21 Jul 2011 (annual)

The International Istanbul Opera Festival captivates the public with a number of
productions at various venues, including Topkapi Palace.