On this page we will be listing a calendar of special
activities which may attract gay and lesbian people visiting
Istanbul, such as special parties and shows in gay bars and
clubs, gay pride and similar organizations as well as other
cultural activities, concerts, shows, movie festivals etc.
We will try to be as update as possible but you can also
check
this webpage providing general information about
cultural activities in Istanbul. Another trustable
resource for major activities in Istanbul and all over
Turkey is
Biletix from where you can learn the calendar of major
activities all over the country and
purchase tickets on-line. This is the most well-known
online-ticket source in Turkey and the website has pages in
English as well. (look at to the right side of top of the
main page carefully to see the link for English)
Treasures of the Aga Khan Museum From November 5th 2010 to February 27th 2011,
the Aga Khan Museum collection is visiting the
Sakip Sabanci Museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Entitled
Treasures of the Aga Khan Museum, the exhibition
is held within the framework of Istanbul 2010 -
European Capital of Culture.
Click here for details
January 21
Boy George & DJ Marc Vedo "The last living icon" Boy George will perform in
360 Istanbul with his partner DJ Marc Vedo on
January 21st. Click for more details
FEBRUARY 2011
February 01-27
Treasures of the Aga Khan Museum From November 5th 2010 to February 27th 2011,
the Aga Khan Museum collection is visiting the
Sakip Sabanci Museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Entitled
Treasures of the Aga Khan Museum, the exhibition
is held within the framework of Istanbul 2010 -
European Capital of Culture.
Click here for details
February 14
Macy Gray Concert Babylon welcomes a legendary diva: Macy Gray.
Valentine’s Day and the following Tuesday, 2
nights in a row, Grammy awarded American singer
Macy Gray will lit up the Babylon stage with her
romantic hits.
Click here for details
January 22
UB 40 Concert One of the most commercially successful reggae
bands with the record sales, chart positions,
touring schedule will be performing at the concert
venue Matine216 in
Fenerbahce/Kadikoy.
Click for more details
APRIL 2011
April 02-09-16..
Fire of Anatolia Every Saturday at 21:00 o'clock.
Legendary Turkish dance group has performed in
more than 60 countries from the USA to China and
Japan, in front of an audience of approximately 10
million people altogether. Fire of Anatolia holds
two Guinness records, one for fastest dance
performance with 241 steps per minute and another
for largest audience, 400 000 people in Eregli, a
small town in the Black Sea Region of the country.
Click here for details
MAY
2011
May 07-14-21
Fire of Anatolia Every Saturday at 21:00 o'clock.
Legendary Turkish dance group has performed in
more than 60 countries from the USA to China and
Japan, in front of an audience of approximately 10
million people altogether. Fire of Anatolia holds
two Guinness records, one for fastest dance
performance with 241 steps per minute and another
for largest audience, 400 000 people in Eregli, a
small town in the Black Sea Region of the country.
Click here for details
May 08
2011 Formula 1 Turkish Grand
Prix Whether you purchase a general admission
ticket, a grandstand seat or a Paddock Club
hospitality package, Istanbul Park promises you an
unrivalled spectator experience.
See official webpage &
Buy tickets
JUNE
2011
June 20-26
Istanbul Pride Week Istanbul Pride week has become a regular
annual event. There will be a different event everyday
during the week, such as seminars, meetings, movie
displays, picnics and other activities. The week will end
with traditional pride march along Istiklal street, starting
from Taksim square on June 26th, @ 17:00 o'clock
Click here for official website
JULY
2011
AUGUST
2011
SEPTEMBER
2011
September 01-04
IstanBear Autumn 2011 Festival International bear festival in Istanbul will
be help between September 1-4 2011 this year. Bears,
chubbies, chasers, cubs, daddies and admirers from all over
the world are invited by the organizers.
Click
for the website
September 17-30
Istanbul Biennial The 12th Istanbul Biennial is set for 17
September-13 November 2011, under the curatorship of Adriano
Pedrosa and Jens Hoffmann. Click
here for official website
NOVEMBER
2011
November 01-13
Istanbul Biennial The 12th Istanbul Biennial is set for 17
September-13 November 2011, under the curatorship of Adriano
Pedrosa and Jens Hoffmann. Click
here for official website
DECEMBER
2011
December 31
3YUZ CLUB - Hot
New Year Party HO HO HO…
Christmas Over the Rainbow, Celebrate The New Year, Drag Shows, Go-go Boys, Light/Fireworks, Balloon Gifts, DJ Saygun Erben & DJ Robin.
DEC.31 2011 Saturday.
10pm-4am - 50TL Club Entry+ 1 free drink. Click here for
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