Built in 1470 by Hoca Sinan Paşa as the Hodjapasha Hamam is now the Hodjapasha Cultural Center. Comprising of two main areas, it is one of the best places in town to get to know the dance culture of the country. The exhibition space gives insight into various Anatolian dance forms while the performance space has a more atmospheric feel to it. This circular, domed space does not have much space between the performers and the audience, giving an intimate feel to it. Whirling dervishes, belly dancing, theatrical dance shows and folk dance shows will keep you enthralled.
This open-air venue is a summer time hub for the city's thriving arts, culture and entertainment scene. Küçükçiftlik Park has come to be one of the city's most popular entertainment venues, with a varied cultural program including everything from concerts, film screenings, festivals and fairs, to weddings, exhibitions and fashion shows. For the young and the old, Küçükçiftlik Park has something to offer visitors of every age with an events events schedule that is jam packed with fun activities and dazzling shows.
The intimate and charming BO Sahne hosts original plays and visiting companies in a modern, 150-seat theater. The local performing arts center boasts a varied program with theater, dance and concerts showcased in an intimate, well-designed space that is equipped with modern technologies. Although small in stature, the theater has garnered much acclaim and is renown for the quality of the performances hosted here. Apart from live performances, BO Sahne also organizes workshops, classes and other cultural events.
TİM Maslak Show Center is a storehouse of culture, with its eclectic range of events that are designed to dazzle both: amateurs and connoisseurs of art. The center is divided into four prominent areas: the Main Hall (Ana Salon), the smaller Fettah Aytaç Salonu, meeting arenas and a collection of five movie halls. Watch theatrical performances, comic shows, hardcore dramas, traditional plays come to life at this prolific arts' center that attracts hordes of avid patrons year after year. An impressive line-up of music shows, film screenings, dance events, live performances, live music dos and events make sure that you are entertained through and through. When hunger pangs strike, head to the on-site café for an assortment of refreshments that will perk you up. The venue can also be hired to host corporate events, conferences and meetings.