Istanbul Festival 2026: Concerts, Artists and Event Guide at Festival Park Yenikapı

Istanbul is getting ready for one of the biggest music events of the summer! 🎶✨ Istanbul Festival 2026 will take place from August 1 to August 16, 2026, at Festival Park Yenikapı.

With an exciting lineup featuring Turkish and international artists, the festival is set to bring music, entertainment and summer energy to Istanbul.

Whether you enjoy pop, rock, rap, electronic music or K-pop, there is something for almost every music lover in this year's festival program.

📍 Where Is Istanbul Festival 2026?

Istanbul Festival 2026 will be held at Festival Park Yenikapı, one of Istanbul's major outdoor event venues.

📍 Location: Festival Park Yenikapı, Istanbul
📅 Dates: August 1–16, 2026

Throughout the festival, different artists will take the stage on selected days.

🎤 Istanbul Festival 2026 Concert Lineup

Here is the announced concert schedule:

🎶 August 1

Central Cee – Motive

🎶 August 2

Ajda Pekkan – Gökhan Türkmen

🎶 August 4

Serdar Ortaç

🎶 August 5

Özcan Deniz – Derya Bedavacı

🎶 August 6

Manga – Sagopa Kajmer

🎶 August 7

Mor ve Ötesi – Dolu Kadehi Ters Tut

🎶 August 8

Tiesto

🎶 August 9

Yıldız Tilbe – Semicenk

🎶 August 11

Gülşen – Edis

🎶 August 12

Levent Yüksel – Hande Yener

🎶 August 13

Duman – Dedublüman

🎶 August 14

ATEEZ – Kwon Eunbi

🎶 August 15

MONSTA X – Sunmi

🎶 August 16

Argy – Hadise

Note: No concert information is shown on the published festival posters for August 3 and August 10.

🌟 Which Artists Are Performing at Istanbul Festival?

The festival offers a diverse lineup covering several music genres.

Popular Turkish artists such as Ajda Pekkan, Gökhan Türkmen, Serdar Ortaç, Manga, Sagopa Kajmer, Mor ve Ötesi, Yıldız Tilbe, Semicenk, Gülşen, Edis, Duman, Hande Yener and Hadise are included in the program.

International artists such as Central Cee, Tiesto, ATEEZ, Kwon Eunbi, MONSTA X and Sunmi will also perform, making the festival an interesting option for international visitors and fans of different music styles.

🎵 Enjoy Live Music in Istanbul This Summer

If you are visiting Istanbul in August and looking for concerts or cultural events, Istanbul Festival 2026 could be a great addition to your itinerary.

Spend a summer evening listening to live music, discover popular Turkish artists and enjoy the energetic atmosphere of one of Istanbul's major outdoor festival venues. 🎶✨

📌 Istanbul Festival 2026 at a Glance

📅 Dates: August 1–16, 2026
📍 Venue: Festival Park Yenikapı, Istanbul
🎤 Lineup: Turkish and international artists
🎶 Music genres: Pop, rock, rap, electronic music, K-pop and more

If you are looking for concerts and things to do in Istanbul in August 2026, don't forget to check the Istanbul Festival program.