Best Concerts in Istanbul

The CRR Konser Salonu is operated by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Department of Cultural and Social Affairs and has been named after a renowned Turkish composer. Several world-renowned composers and musicians such as the Indian sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and the famed Italian conductor Lorin Maazel have enthralled audiences here. The well-equipped hall with excellent acoustics is ideal for these contemporary as well as classical music concerts. The foyer area is used as an exhibition space. A furnished artists' room accommodates up to 6 persons.

This staggering six story space was built for the promotion and exhibition of contemporary art in all its forms and grandeur. The Borusan Müzik Evi is as modern in its structure and design as the art it holds. While the ground floor of the building is saved for art exhibitions that are regularly held here, the second and third floors form a two part concert space. The next floor includes rehearsal halls and the fifth again reserved for events. The last floor serves both as an exhibition space as well as an observation deck that offers spectacular views of the neighborhood. Borusan Müzik Evi is the home of art and culture in the city and showcases the vivid variety of artists that exists all round the country. Check out their website for more information.

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.

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.

This vibrant live music venue hosts concerts featuring local, touring and well-established bands in an intimate setting that truly brings the night to life. With space enough for about 500 spectators, Kadıköy Sahne is large enough to evoke the electric atmosphere of a concert, yet small enough to allow for a more personal experience than that allowed by larger gatherings. Although the venue caters to music of all genres, rock music is favored on most nights. If singing along with the band has left your throat dry, head to the bar to partake of a selection of spirits, beer and wine.