Discover The Festivals in Istanbul!

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Jul 21 878 read

Discover The Festivals in Istanbul!

Istanbul is vibrant and colorful throughout the year, thanks to a plethora of cultural and art events as well as many festivals. 2021 will be no different from previous years in terms of festivals, since it has a lot to offer. As a result, we've compiled a list of Istanbul events to attend in 2021. They are not to be missed! Film, literature, and music festivals are among Istanbul's most popular events. Food and dancing festivals are also quite popular in addition to these main events. You'll find a festival or many festivals listed below that you may like this year.

Festival de Théâtre d'Istanbul

The 22nd Istanbul Theatre Festival will take place in November 2018, with the goal of highlighting the parallels and commonalities in art across nations. The Istanbul Theatrical Festival develops and supports a variety of educational activities, and you may see approximately 100 dance performances, other stage acts, and theatre performances by international and Turkish artists. The plays are staged on 14 different stages, the most of them are in Europe.

Puppet Festival

Since 1998, the Istanbul International Puppet Festival has been conducted every year with the goal of increasing public awareness of puppet traditions and promoting Turkish puppetry to the rest of the globe. Istanbul has welcomed over 300 puppet groups and over 2,500 puppeteers to far, and the festival provides fresh performances to puppet fans every year. You will be able to see puppet performances from Russia, France, China, Hong Kong, and many other countries if you visit the festival. You may participate in puppet-making classes and create your own puppet in addition to seeing puppet performances.

Istanbul Film Festival

At the Istanbul Film Festival, hosted by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, you may see masterpieces, classics, and newly released films (IKSV). Young Masters, Mined Zone, Antidepressant, and Midnight Madness are just a few of the festival's sections that have become classics throughout the years. In addition, the festival's special area has even more outstanding films.

Istanbul Coffee Festival

The Haydarpasa Rail Station hosted the second Istanbul Coffee Festival, while Kucukciftlik Park hosted the third. The event drew a large number of coffee enthusiasts in both years. During the event, a variety of coffees from across the globe are shown, along with outstanding performances by foreign and Turkish baristas. You may also learn how to brew high-quality coffee at home and sample coffee from boutique coffee shops. This post on the best coffee cafes in Istanbul may pique your interest.

Istanbul's International Tulip Festival

The flower after which this festival is called was originally the name of a period under the Ottoman Empire, and it was first celebrated in 2006. In April, around 120 distinct kinds of tulips bloom, turning Emirgan Park, Gulhane Park, Yildiz Park, Beykoz Park, Big-Little Camlica, Fethipasa Park, and Hidiv Cubuklu Park into a brilliant sight. Various cultural and art events are held in Emirgan Park, Goztepe 60th Year Park, and Sultanahmet Square during the Istanbul Tulip Festival. In addition, Sultanahmet Square is home to the world's largest tulip carpet. For the first time, this tradition began three years ago.

The Most Beautiful 50 Tulips Contest honors 50 photographers who capture the finest tulip pictures as marbling artists perform live performances. Tulips may also be purchased during the Istanbul Tulip Festival. The Tulip Festival is a significant historical event in Istanbul, when the city's past is brought to life. Apart from seeing historical sites such as the Basilica Cistern or the Blue Mosque, the tulip festival is a must-see for a complete cultural experience.