With the beginning of a new year, January brings a month filled with the energy and cultural richness of Istanbul. The city promises a feast of mystic atmosphere, colorful events, and cultural diversity. From art galleries to concerts, traditional markets to innovative exhibitions, Istanbul offers unforgettable experiences for visitors in January. In this blog, let's take a look at the hot events happening in Istanbul and get ready to immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the city.

On the evening of January 5th, Haluk Levent will be a guest at the Jolly Joker Kıyı Istanbul stage for a music-filled night. The legendary artist will meet his fans with an unforgettable performance. Don't forget to get your tickets! Visit Biletix for tickets. Don't miss this music-filled night; reserve your spot for unforgettable moments!

ÇEV Sanat brings together our country's young talented artists with the world-famous violin virtuoso Maxim Vengerov! In this special concert on the evening of January 8th at Zorlu PSM, you can also listen to the premiere of a piece specially composed for the 100th year of the Republic. Tickets can be obtained via Passo. You are invited to an unforgettable night!

Emir Ersoy blends the unique melodies of Cuba and Latin America with his own original style! In this special project, he promises a rhythm-filled night to music lovers by adding classic salsa, cha-cha, son, and rhumba pieces to his repertoire.

On January 12th, at Zorlu PSM %100 Studio Stage, Sattas and guests will take the stage as part of the %100 Indie Showcase. Don't miss it!
Get your tickets in advance for these two magnificent events; unforgettable music experiences await you!

Leading opera soloists in Istanbul, including Seda Kırankaya, Hazal Güvenel Konuk, Ozan Kutlar, Fevzi Çankaya, and Volkan Çelik, accompanied by pianist Ozan Zencir, invite you to an unforgettable opera feast at Pera Palace Hotel!
They will present a special repertoire featuring masterpieces of the opera world such as Carmen, La Traviata, La Boheme, Faust, as well as famous Italian Neapolitans and Spanish Zarzuelas. Don't miss this unique opera experience; get your tickets now via Passo!

Jennifer Cardini, who reflects the philosophy of the dance floor not only through her music and released EPs but also through her support for the LGBT community and the development of electronic music culture, is in Istanbul!

Film On The Stage continues to combine unforgettable moments and memorable themes with dance, drama, and stage performances. Directed by Ersin Ayhan, this special show features the Musa Göçmen Orchestra and conductor Musa Göçmen interpreting unforgettable film scores. With the vocals of Melis Kızılaslan, Zeynep Burcu Altınel, and Doruk Ören, and choreography by Galip Emre, the performance brings together classic and modern dance to narrate the most memorable moments of film scenes. This unique show is designed to bring the enchanting atmosphere of the cinema world to the stage.

Songs, lyrics, comedy, entertainment, comparisons, questioning... Are you ready to boldly explore the era of nonsense? There might be many things unsaid, but there is even more that hasn't been thought about. You are invited to the city's most extraordinary show!

Saxophonist Anıl Şallıel emerges as one of the most prolific representatives of the new generation of jazz in Turkey. His first solo album project, "166 Days," inspired by various cities worldwide, invites listeners on a cross-cultural musical journey.

Flapper Swing, known as the "golden age of jazz," brings the music and atmosphere of the 1920s and 1930s to the present at Touché on the evening of January 25th. With its authentic sound and cheerful repertoire, it invites listeners on an unforgettable journey through time.

Sena Şener, one of the admired voices of recent times, meets you on the Dorock XL Venue stage with her most beloved songs.

Pushing the boundaries in music and rejecting all genres and rules, the free-spirited artist Cem Adrian continues his unique musical journey. He is getting ready to meet his fans in Istanbul, inviting music lovers to be enchanted by his impressive performance.

For the first time on the theater stage in Turkey, the cult film "In Love with Shakespeare (Shakespeare in Love)," winner of seven Oscars, is being staged! Set in 16th century England, this play focuses on the youth of the famous writer William Shakespeare and a young woman's passion to perform in the world of men. Offering a contemporary perspective on Shakespeare's life that both deconstructs and rebuilds the theater, the play includes the process of a theater company staging Shakespeare's play, filled with misunderstandings, confusion, kings, accidents, and the quirkiest aspects of love. Don't miss this extraordinary play witnessing Young Will's writing process of the greatest love story of all time, "Romeo and Juliet."

Halim Şefik Güzelson invites old friends Orhan Veli, Melih Cevdet, Sait Faik, and Nurullah Ataç to the nostalgic venue of Mr. Lambo's Tavern with a special invitation. The mysterious note behind the signed invitations says, "Please come without drinking!" This intriguing invitation gains an extra charm when Suat Derviş accidentally stops by the tavern. Now, everyone eagerly awaits to add a surprising "Beautiful Ending" to the night.

"Sand Lilies" invites the audience on an impactful journey by taking a real, ironic, and poetic perspective on the relationship between men and women. This play, intertwining poetry and compelling music, touches on the complexities of the married life of a couple that encompasses the intricacies of modern city life. Addressing concerns about nature and animal life, the play humorously discusses the conflicts intertwined with humanity's existence and the dynamics of male-female relationships. While witnessing the different stages of Duygu and Fikret's life full of emotional ups and downs, the audience will have the opportunity to question the relationship between humanity and nature.

In the days of curfew in different eras of Istanbul, the living room of a house in the heart of Çamlıca transforms into a stage where souls and hearts dance ceaselessly. This special atmosphere narrates the story of a funny and sentimental family. The dementia fog in the same room takes on the form of a story that jumps from one time to another, leaving traces in the memory of several generations.
In this place where a handful of hazelnuts passed from hand to hand takes root, emotional moments are experienced where memory breaks time and each piece is repeatedly called upon. Each meeting brings past traces to light, and each detail is remembered with care.
In the depths of the story, this house, where each character carries their own story, becomes a space that feels the texture of time. Trying to understand the value of each moment, a family dealing with difficulties encountered in various periods supports each other in their meetings.
And among these special moments, among these meetings, a light melody, a "terennium," is heard. Memories lost in time come back to life with the accompaniment of this melody. "A Terennium" is not just a story but also an emotional experience that takes you on a journey through time.

Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar's immortal work "Time Regulation Institute" brings together the worlds of cinema and theater in a contemporary adaptation with Serkan Keskin's captivating performance, portraying different characters.

In a challenging period when the world is struggling with drought, a ban on entering home toilets has been imposed, and toilet usage is monitored by a private company owned by a businessman named Cladwell. Those unable to pay for toilet use are sent to Piss Town and never return. The spark of rebellion against this strange "system" is ignited by the love between Bobby, a simple young man, and Hope, the educated daughter of the upper class.
"Piss Town Musical" brings this unique story to the stage, not only dealing with the water crisis but also addressing social inequality and the struggle for freedom. As the rhythm of rebellion meets musical scenes, the love of Bobby and Hope takes center stage in this resistance. This musical, embarking on an exciting, humorous, and emotional journey, offers audiences a thought-provoking and entertaining experience.

An evening in the stylish English armchairs of an English bourgeois family's living room. Amidst the destruction, Mr. and Mrs. Smith will host Mr. and Mrs. Martin with the last crumbs of Englishness they have left. However, even though there is not the slightest beginning of a fire in the house, why is the Chief of Fire Brigade in the service of Maid Mary on her stool? While they were in the London area, something that drives us crazy and we couldn't figure out who it is. Let's not try to find out who benefits from continuing this confusion. Should we leave everything as it is? This play, where abstraction and absurdism from the unique pen of Eugène Ionesco are perfectly blended, will meet the audience under the name "Bald Diva" throughout the season at Zorlu PSM. Get ready for an extraordinary experience challenging the limits of reality in this surreal atmosphere.

Tolga Çevik takes the stage, amusing millions with his 'Friend' character, presenting his improvisational play, now a classic, through the Turkey Tour. 'Friend,' who has been trying to fulfill the unimaginable requests of the 'Director' to this day, is determined to drive the director insane during the Turkey tour. This time, on stage, 'Mysterious Director' Fırat Parlak and musician Özer Atik, nicknamed 'Tiny,' will accompany Tolga Çevik. The entirely improvisational show is ready to meet the audience on the Zorlu stage this time. Get ready for this special show filled with unusual memories and jokes that make you think while making you laugh! Tolgshow invites you to a laughter crisis.

In times when the sky of concrete has not yet been pierced, there was a girl growing up on the streets and in front of the buildings of the big city. The only daughter of the beautiful housewife mother and the meticulous lawyer father: Handan. Growing through restless times in the streets and in the house she lived with her parents, Handan, as a young woman who found her own way, filled her mind and heart with sounds.
A melody from afar, the chirping of birds, the sound of rails, the rustling of a joyful gift package, the voices of her mother, father, grandmother, aunt... Followed by more than one 'thud' sound, echoing in the walls of different houses at different times...
Dust is a journey telling the story of Handan; a journey full of the desire to discover the traces of the past, emotional memories, and the mysteries of life. Every sound, every thud sound, turns into a melody that extends from the past to the present, gaining meaning in Handan's inner world. Dust is a poignant story of growing up, disappointments, and rediscovery.

Four friends who disappear during a school trip to the War of Independence Museum find themselves suddenly on the Bandırma Ferry, where Mustafa Kemal initiated the National Struggle. This unique adventure that spans from the waves shaking Bandırma to the opening of the Parliament, from the Great Attack to the declaration of the Republic, narrates the epic story of the National Struggle created by countless nameless Republic heroes, young, old, children, women, and men. Enriched with music, dance, magnificent stage design, and multimedia show, this breath-taking performance with a giant cast of 100 people offers the audience an unforgettable experience. "1923," which makes you feel the birth of the Republic and this important period, promises a journey intertwined with history. Don't miss this magnificent show, discover the exciting moments of the Republic!

Would you like to open the doors of Van Gogh's studio, from his passion for painting to his suicide? This impressive play brought to the stage by Tiyatrogerçek focuses on the depths of Van Gogh's life and the emotional richness in his art. Shaped around the question, "Can love be extracted from a face, or can love be added to a face?" this theater piece presents a life story based on love and work. While drawing the portrait of Van Gogh, you will witness the emotional world of the painter, his understanding of art, and the challenges he faced.

How many doubts can fit in 59 years, how many thoughts, conflicts, inquiries, losses, answers, deaths, or births? Is there an unlimited world that a person can think, question, and search for? Does a person die while living, or can they still live while being dead? This play is an invitation to Michel De Montaigne's foggy world where he wrote his "Essays," thought, explored, asked, and maybe gave up on all his answers. Accompanying Montaigne's mental adventure, you will embark on a journey at the limits of thought and existence. Montaigne's unique perspective and deep thought world pull the audience into this mystical adventure filled with questions. This play, full of thought, inquiry, and discovery, invites the audience to a profound journey into Montaigne's world.

After approximately 2 years of intensive stage, script, and acting training, Çok Güzel Hareketler 2, which played to sold-out audiences for 5 seasons, continues to meet the audience on the BKM Theater stage. This entertaining and talent-filled show invites the audience to a comedy extravaganza that will lead them into fits of laughter.
Bringing together masterful actors, creative scripts, and excellent stage performances, this show provides the audience with an unforgettable theatrical experience. Çok Güzel Hareketler 2, on stage to entertain and make the audience think while making them laugh! Don't miss this magnificent show, embark on a journey to the peak of comedy.

Meksika Açmazı, one of the most listened programs on podcast platforms such as Spotify, Karnaval.com, iTunes, is now meeting the audience on stage! This time, the phenomenon of the podcast world, Meksika Açmazı, offers the audience an unforgettable experience with a live performance.
The stage performance promises a show filled with excerpts from the podcast's popular episodes, special moments, and surprise guests. The Meksika Açmazı team invites listeners to a laughter-filled adventure. Don't miss this unique experience, enjoy the taste of the podcast world with the live performance of Meksika Açmazı on stage!

You are invited to start the new year with a delicious beginning at Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus's traditional open buffet New Year brunch. This special brunch event will welcome those who want to start 2024 with delightful flavors.
Accompanied by the breathtaking view of Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus, the meticulously prepared open buffet brunch will delight your taste buds with its rich menu. A delicious journey from breakfast to lunch awaits you. Additionally, be prepared to spend an unforgettable day with special treats, a dessert workshop, and beverage options.
This magnificent brunch event offers a perfect opportunity to add a special touch to the first day of the new year by gathering with your family, friends, or loved ones. You are invited to Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus's New Year Brunch to experience the New Year's joy in a delightful atmosphere!