Festivals and Local Events Calendar

Festivals and Local Events Calendar

Kadıköy Winter Art Festival 9 - 10 February

In the festival jointly organized by Kadıköy Municipality and Turkish Youth Academy; interviews, concerts, theater plays and various workshops are held.

Datça Almond Blossom Festival 15 - 18 February

At the festival, where you can try various flavors made with almonds, you can also participate in workshops to be held in the fairground and watch concerts and dance shows.

İkizdere Çağrankaya Plateau Snow Walking Festival 26 February

A total of 23km on snow at an altitude of approximately 2000mt - 2500mt. There will be a snow walk. The walk, where the natural conditions will be quite difficult but also enjoyable, will be decorated with folk songs and horons accompanied by bagpipes from time to time.

Istanbul International Dance Festival 20 - 26 March

At the festival, where many local and foreign artists will exhibit their performances, workshops are also held for dance enthusiasts.

International Orange Blossom Carnival 13 - 21 April

During the carnival in Adana, the streets smell of orange blossoms and you can try many different flavors. There are also events such as costume contests, dance performances and stage shows.

Alaçatı Home Herb Festival 19 - 21 April

Opening its doors to those who want to understand the nature of the region and observe the diversity of herbs, Alaçatı Herb Festival continues every year with events in accordance with the determined theme. Festival days; It is full of various talks, colorful entertainment, stalls set up in the square and tasting activities. Various competitions are also organized so that participants can be a part of the organization. Drawing attention with its unique architecture, heart-warming streets, cobblestone pavements and stone houses, Alaçatı manages to continue the magic of Izmir with colorful festivals.

International Urla Artichoke Festival 3 - 5 May

You can taste the flavors of the Aegean at the festival held every year in the last week of April. You can also participate in workshops and cooking competitions with famous names.

Edirne Kakava – Hıdırellez Festivals 5 - 6 May

The Kakava Fire is lit on the first day of the festival, which is held every year to celebrate the arrival of spring. Then, the papers on which the wishes are written are first buried in the ground and thrown into the stream the next morning. Horse races and game events are organized throughout the festival.

Bozcaada Jazz Festival 6 - 8 September

At the festival, where you can listen to jazz music day and night; Yoga workshops, talks, workshops and tastings are also held in the festival area.

Zeytinli Rock Festival 30 August - 3 September

Turkey's important rock musicians are participating in the festival held in Edremit district of Balıkesir.

Bozcaada Culture, Art and Vintage Festival 1 - 3 September

The festival aims to keep the traditional vintage culture alive; Concerts, game tournaments, tastings and talks are held.

Golden Orange Film Festival 7 - 14 October

The festival has been held in Antalya since 1964; Along with free feature and short film screenings, foyer talks, panels and an award ceremony are held at the end of the festival.

Şeb-i Arus Konya Ceremonies 7 – 17 December

The word Şeb-i Arus means "Wedding Night". Mevlana counted the day of his death as "Hakka Vuslat", that is, "Reuniting with the Creator" (Wedding Day-Night). It includes events such as sema ceremony, exhibition, panel, conference, theater and concert.