Theatre, music, cinema, biennial: It's time for art in Istanbul

From theater to biennials, from concerts to cinema, Istanbul is preparing for days filled with art.

The Istanbul Theatre Festival is getting ready to open its curtains for the 29th time.

Curated by Mehmet Birkiye, the festival will take place from October 20th to November 22nd and will present 16 theater, dance, and performance performances from Türkiye and abroad.

The festival will be opened by the long-established Dutch company Scapino Ballet Rotterdam, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, with "Cathedral, An Evening with Arvo Pärt" by star choreographer Marcos Morau.

From the rising stars of Salon after summer to the beloved musicians of the stage, the first notes of autumn rise from the home of music in Şişhane.

Synth effects, unusual percussions, surprising tempos... Melbourne-based band 'Surprise Chef' brings funk and soul to the stage with a contemporary interpretation.

Grammy-nominated Caroline Rose, the maverick voice of the indie scene, brings powerful stories and an energetic stage performance.

Kaan Tangöze, the vocalist of Duman, one of the leading bands of local rock music, will be on stage this time with an acoustic and intimate performance as a solo artist.

The first leg of the 18th Istanbul Biennial, titled " Three-Legged Cat " and curated by Christine Tohmé, is getting ready to open its doors.

The works of 47 artists from all over the world will meet the audience in eight venues along the Beyoğlu-Karaköy line.

Biennial Plus tickets, which grant the right to attend the exhibition's preview days from September 16-19, with an event program that will include artist performances, film screenings and DJ performances, as well as tickets for guided tours to be held throughout the biennial, are now on sale.

Filmekimi brings together some of cinema's most powerful and striking stories. At screenings in Istanbul, Ankara, Eskişehir, and Izmir, notable productions from international festivals will be presented to filmgoers.

Sweden's Oscar nominee 'Eagles of the Republic' and Cannes jury award winner ' Sirat' have been added to the program.