News and Announcements

2025 is set to be an exciting year for Türkiye, as a number of events will take place throughout the year. Please see below for more information. 

 

Events
Upcoming Cultural Festivals in Türkiye🎭 
We’re delighted to share the highlights of Türkiye’s rich cultural calendar, featuring world-class performances across opera and ballet:

 

16th International Istanbul Opera and Ballet Festival

A prestigious celebration of opera and ballet featuring world-class performances from local and international artists. The festival will take place on the following dates:

  • 10 May 2025 – Gala Concert (Guest Artists: Nayden Todorov, Sung-Hwan Damien Park, Li HuanHong)
  • 11 May 2025 – Cinderella (Children’s Opera)
  • 16 May 2025 – Tribute to Saygun (Concert)
  • 17 May 2025 – Gilgamesh (Opera)
  • 19 May 2025 – All My Hope is in Youth (Youth Concert)
  • 20 May 2025 – World Premiere (Details TBA)
  • 22 May 2025 – Sultans of the Opera (Baroque Concert, Guest Artists)
  • 29 May 2025 – Elektra (Opera, Sofia Opera and Ballet)
  • 30 May 2025 – Delirium (Modern Dance)
  • 31 May 2025 – Anna Karenina (World Premiere, St. Petersburg Eifman Ballet)
  • 1 June 2025 – The Ballet World (Children’s Ballet)
  • 1 June 2025 – Anna Karenina (St. Petersburg Eifman Ballet)
  • 2 June 2025 – Russian Hamlet (St. Petersburg Eifman Ballet)
  • 3 June 2025 – Russian Hamlet (St. Petersburg Eifman Ballet)

8th International Ephesus Opera and Ballet Festival
Set in the enchanting ancient city of Ephesus, this festival combines extraordinary artistry with timeless heritage. The festival will take place on the following dates:

  • 27–28 June 2025 – Swan Lake
  • 29 June 2025 – Şekeronya (Children's Play)
  • 2 July 2025 – The Abduction from the Seraglio
  • 5 July 2025 – Carmina Burana
  • 8 July 2025 – Aşk-ı Memnu (Forbidden Love)
  • 11 July 2025 – La Traviata
  • 13 July 2025 – Zorba the Greek

22nd International Bodrum Ballet Festival

A unique celebration of ballet in the stunning coastal town of Bodrum, offering captivating performances by acclaimed companies. The festival will take place on the following dates:

  • 1–2 August 2025 – Swan Lake
  • 5–6 August 2025 – Sleeping Beauty
  • 9–10 August 2025 – Romeo and Juliet
  • 13–14 August 2025 – Don Quixote
  • 17–18 August 2025 – Tango Passion
  • 21–22 August 2025 – Blood Wedding
  • 25 August 2025 – Elektronika

32nd International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival
Taking place in the ancient Aspendos Theatre, this festival unites the grandeur of history with the splendour of the performing arts. The festival will feature the following performances:

  • 14 September 2025  – Turandot 
  • 17 September 2025 – Zorba the Greek
  • 20 September 2025 – Swan Lake 
  • 24 September 2025 – Don Quixote 
  • 27 September 2025 – Tosca 
  • 1 October 2025 – La Traviata