The Republic of Türkiye turns 103! 🇹🇷 To celebrate Republic Day, which marks the proclamation of the Republic on October 29, 1923, free concerts, lantern parades, processions, children's activities and wonderful celebrations are taking place all across Istanbul.
So who's performing where in Istanbul on October 29? We've put together the full program with times for you. 👇
| Location | Artist | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bakırköy | Gamze Cingöz, Melek Mosso | 18:30 / 20:30 |
| Yenikapı | Mert Demir, Simge, Arem & Arman | Gates open 18:00 |
| Ataşehir | City Orchestra, Sinan Akçıl | 20:00 / 21:00 |
| Tuzla | Edis | 20:30 |
| Sancaktepe | Zülfü Livaneli | 20:00 |
| Pendik | Murat Dalkılıç | 20:00 |
| Çekmeköy | Deniz Seki | 18:30 |
| Bayrampaşa | Ekin Uzunlar | 20:30 |
| Küçükçekmece | İsa Özkocaman | 18:00 |
Bakırköy stands out with a packed program that lasts all day:
🕑 14:00 – DJ performance, play groups and workshops
🚗 14:30 – Volkswagen Beetle parade
🎭 18:00 – Turkish folk dance performance
🎤 18:30 – Gamze Cingöz concert
🇹🇷 19:00 – Lantern parade
🎤 20:30 – Melek Mosso concert
One of Istanbul's biggest celebrations takes place in Yenikapı!
🎤 Mert Demir, Simge, Arem & Arman
💃 İBB Youth Folk Dance Ensemble
🕕 Gates open: 18:00
🎤 Ekin Uzunlar
🕣 20:30
A great program for families with children!
🎈 15:00 – Children's activities, puppet and magic shows, DJ performance
🎤 18:00 – İsa Özkocaman concert
🇹🇷 19:00 – Republic Day procession
🎶 20:00 – City Orchestra
🎤 21:00 – Sinan Akçıl
🎤 Edis
🕣 20:30
🎤 Zülfü Livaneli
🕗 20:00
🎤 Murat Dalkılıç
🕗 20:00
🎤 Deniz Seki
🕡 18:30
🚇 Use public transport: Traffic around event areas can be heavy on the holiday.
⏰ Arrive early: We recommend getting there early to find a good spot at popular concerts.
🧥 Dress for the weather: October evenings can be chilly, so bring something warm.
🇹🇷 Bring a flag: Join the lantern parades and processions with a Turkish flag and share in the celebration!
📢 Follow official announcements: Programs and times may change, so check the municipalities' official accounts before you go.
On October 29, every corner of Istanbul will be filled with music, excitement and festive spirit. Join the celebration closest to you with your loved ones, and let's celebrate the 103rd anniversary of the Republic together! 🎉🇹🇷
