Festivals and Local Events Calendar

Festivals and Local Events Calendar

Datça Almond Blossom Festival February 13 - 16

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

İkizdere Çağrankaya Plateau Snow Walking Festival February 21 - 23

A total of 23km of snow walking will be done on the snow between approximately 2000mt - 2500mt altitude. The walk, which will be quite difficult but enjoyable in natural conditions, will be decorated from time to time with folk songs and horons accompanied by tulum.

Istanbul International Dance Festival March 19 - 25

Workshops are also held for dance enthusiasts at the festival, where many local and foreign artists will perform.

International Orange Blossom Carnival April 4 - 13

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

Alaçatı Herb Festival at Home 17 - 20 April

Opening its doors to those who want to understand the nature of the region and observe the variety of herbs, Alaçatı Herb Festival continues with events in accordance with the determined theme every year. Festival days are 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, cobblestones and stone houses, Alaçatı manages to continue the magic of İzmir with colorful festivals.

International Urla Artichoke Festival 2 - 4 May

You can taste the flavors of the Aegean at the festival held in the last week of April every year. 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 wishes are written are first buried in the ground and then thrown into the stream the next morning. Horse races and folk dance events are organized throughout the festival.

Bozcaada Jazz Festival 5-7 September

You can listen to jazz music day and night at the festival; yoga workshops, talks, workshops and tastings are also held in the festival area.

Zeytinli Rock Festival 20-24 August

The festival, held in the Edremit district of Balıkesir, is attended by Turkey's important rock musicians.

Bozcaada Culture, Art and Grape Harvest Festival 4 August - 2 September

The festival, which aims to keep the traditional grape harvest culture alive, includes concerts, game tournaments, tastings and talks.

Golden Orange Film Festival 24 October - 2 November

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

Şeb-i Arus Konya Ceremonies December 7 – 17

The word Şeb-i Arus means “Wedding Night”. Mevlana considered the day of his death as “Hakka vuslat” (Reunion with the Creator) (Wedding Day-Night). It includes events such as sema ceremonies, exhibitions, panels, conferences, theater plays and concerts.