Istanbul hosts a calendar full of art, culture and entertainment in August. With concerts, festivals, exhibitions and more, you can experience unforgettable moments in the enchanting atmosphere of Istanbul. In this article, you will discover the events in Istanbul in August that you should not miss. If you are ready, start marking your calendar to catch the rhythm of the city!

Bringing together different genres such as alternative rock, indie rock, grunge and Britpop, Blondshell is coming to rock the Zorlu PSM stage on August 13th with their powerful rock instrumentation! Don't miss this energetic performance and experience the peak of rock music together!

Hauser, the extraordinary name of contemporary classical music, will meet Istanbul music lovers on August 14th with his "Rebel with a Cello" tour that has taken the whole world by storm. Combining his passion for classical music with his energetic performance, Hauser will offer an unforgettable musical experience inspired by the deep-rooted traditions of classical, pop and rock music. Don't miss this unique night!

Opeth, which opens new horizons in progressive music with every album and skillfully touches blues, jazz, folk and classical music genres, will be at Zorlu PSM Turkcell Stage on August 14th with their "In Cauda Venenum" album tour! Experience the most special moments of their more than thirty years of music journey in this unforgettable performance!

Sertab Erener, one of Turkey's most powerful vocalists, is on stage to perform her most beloved songs for her fans in Istanbul! Don't miss this music-filled night with Sertab Erener's mesmerizing voice and witness unforgettable moments!

Are you ready for a legendary night? Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul welcomes you with an unforgettable Full Moon party on August 18th. Under the mesmerizing brightness of the sky, dance to the unique performances of Andre Soueid, Anatolian Sessions, Onur Secki, Pupa and Ollie and light up this special night!

Adding their own local touch to post-punk and alternative rock genres, Fontaines D.C. is getting ready to showcase their evolution in music with an impressive performance. Taking place on August 20th at Zorlu PSM Turkcell Stage as part of the 'PSM Loves Summer by 100% Music' event, this concert will give the audience an unforgettable night with its emotional depth and strong energy. Be a part of this unique experience!

Events Across Turkey's internationally award-winning and cult project An Epic Symphony will bring Hayko Cepkin, one of the most important names in metal music, back to the stage with Night Flight Symphony Orchestra & Choir. This special event will offer an unforgettable concert experience by combining the power and elegance of metal music with a magnificent orchestration. Don't miss this unique night to reach the pinnacle of metal!

Blending acrobatics, theater, dance and music in an impressive way, Fuerza Bruta Wayra is waiting for you at Volkswagen Arena! Hypnotizing the audience on a 360-degree stage with the magnificent combination of technology and art, this wordless show will present an illusion full of dazzling visual effects. Don't miss this unique experience where inspiration and creativity are at the forefront!

Internationally renowned guitarists Alí Arango, Xavier Coll and Luis Robisco come together for an unforgettable tribute to Paco de Lucía. Carolina Morgado and Jose Manuel Alvarez, two of Spain's most brilliant Flamenco dancers, will also perform with the extraordinary Spanish percussionist Paquito Escudero. This impressive gathering will bring the passion and elegance of Flamenco to music lovers.

French techno giant KAS:ST will give an impressive performance at Maximum Uniq Open Air on August 24th. KAS:ST's unforgettable sets and Flexanima's dazzling visual feast will offer electronic music lovers a completely different experience. Don't miss this special night with Anfisa Letyago!

Sıla, one of the most popular names of pop music, is meeting music lovers at Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air stage! Don't miss this special night full of energetic performance and hit songs, enjoy Sıla's magical voice!

Legendary thrash metal band Overkill will take the stage at Zorlu PSM on August 31st as part of the European tour of their "Scorched" album! Overkill, who has played many concerts around the world and released 20 studio albums since the 80s, will meet their fans in Turkey for the 7th time with this performance. An unmissable night awaits you for metal fans!

Armağan Çağlayan, one of Turkey's leading television producers, maintains his place on the agenda with his remarkable interviews on his YouTube channel in his 30th year. In his one-man show "I have something to tell you", he shares with the audience the changes in Turkey 20 years ago and today, his fun memories with celebrities and interesting stories from his YouTube shoots. Don't miss this special show!

Sumru Yavrucuk's one-woman comedy play "Shirley Valentine" will give theater lovers unforgettable moments. The story of a woman who is lost in the boredom of everyday life and has lost her dreams, Shirley Valentine offers a funny and entertaining story of self-discovery. Don't miss this play that comes to life with the impressive interpretation of successful actress Sumru Yavrucuk!

The play "Memoirs of a Madman" tells the story of Ivanovich, a grade 7 civil servant, and how he loses his sanity due to his ordinary life and class differences. In love with his boss's daughter, Ivanovich secretly reads his dog's letters to learn about her. When his boss's daughter is married off to a general, Ivanovich's condition worsens and he faces impossible problems in his mind. Finally convinced that he is the new king of Spain, Ivanovic is subjected to the tortures inflicted on the mentally ill of the time. Don't miss this impressive and thought-provoking performance as part of Saturday Theater at Pera Palace!

Emre Karayel's play "Male Mind - Oxymoron" deals with the nature of men and women in a humorous way. Karayel, who makes the audience laugh by taking on different characters, tells the effects of the missing X chromosome with comedy while questioning what women want. The audience has the opportunity to have a fun and hopeful experience while searching for an answer to the question "What do women want?" of an abandoned man. Don't miss this fun show!

The play "Celile (Nazım Hikmet's Mother)" tells the story of a mother who struggled for freedom during Nazım Hikmet's long imprisonment and the struggle of world intellectuals. This work, which deals with her forbidden love in the last years of the Ottoman Empire and her struggle for her son's life in the early years of the Republic, introduces Celile, the first female nude painter of the Ottoman Empire, as a brave and daring artist. Celile stands out as a strong woman, a mother and a lover who dared to protest on the Galata Bridge during her son's hunger strike. Don't miss this impressive story!

Telling the story of a family trapped in a one-room house, "Dear Cheeky Death Dirmit" is about the struggle of Dirmit, who tries various ways to survive in the city. Seeking ways to cope with difficulties with her curiosity and power of resistance, Dirmit does not give up despite the obstacles her mother Atiye, father Huvat and older brothers put up based on traditions. Dirmit's perseverance and resilience shed light on her difficult journey.