
Istanbul Local Events
Throughout the year you can find festivals, cultural celebrations, and events in Istanbul. The city is known for its seasonal cultural festivals when famed orchestras, choral ensembles and jazz bands perform to packed houses. An event to watch is the Istanbul International Film Festival, which is well known in Europe, while another major celebration is the Istanbul Biennial Festival of fine arts. Check below regularly for the latest news and upcoming Istanbul events. Our booking portal offers a wide range of hotels in Istanbul for travellers on any type of budget!
Events
8th Annual Istanbul International Gastronomy Festival
18/03/2010 - 21/03/2010
Place: Tuyap Istanbul Exhibition Palace
Turkish cooks compete against international chefs in categories such as Practical, Presenation and Theme. The Istanbul International Gastronomy Festival provides visitors with a good opportunity to discover new culinary pleasures.
29th International Film Festival
03/04/2010 - 18/04/2010
Place: Various Movie Theatres in Town
Showings are throughout theatres and venues in Istanbul with prizes awarded to "best of" in various categories. Turkish and foreign language films are featured during this prestigious event organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts. This annual film festival shows a great selection of Turkish and foreign language films.
38th International Istanbul Music Festival
01/06/2010 - 30/06/2010
Place: Various Locations in Town
International Jazz Festival in Istanbul
01/07/2010 - 31/07/2010
Place: Various Locations in Town
U2 Concert in Istanbul
06/09/2010
Place: Ataturk Olympic Stadium, Istanbul


