In this guide, we have brought together for you the most important events that will take place in Istanbul in July, from concerts to theaters, from exhibitions to festivals. Moreover, you can easily and securely purchase tickets for the events you like on Bilet.com. If you are ready, let's take a look at Istanbul's summer calendar together!
July 2025 Istanbul Concerts
Istanbul is undoubtedly one of the cities that makes you feel the rhythm of summer the most. With the cool breeze of the Bosphorus, silhouettes that shine at sunset and of course impressive concerts, the city turns into a music stage in July. Whether you want to dance on the stage of world-famous stars or enjoy acoustic tunes outdoors…In July 2025, Istanbul will be full of concerts that appeal to every taste! In this article, we have compiled the concerts you will not want to miss. Moreover, you can buy your tickets safely and easily from Bilet.com.
100% Metal Presents: Headbangers' Weekend
- July 4, 5 – Life Park
Melike Sahin
- July 4 – Maximum Uniq Open Air
- July 27, 28 – Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Stage
Symbol
- 4th of July – Jolly Joker Eagle
Massano
- July 4th – Sommer Klein
Emre Fel
- July 4 – Gure Dream Coffee
Berkay
- July 5 – Jolly Joker Atakent Theme
Sezer Uysal
- July 5 – Somer Klein
Ece Mumay
- July 5 – SQ Solara Beach Club
The Big House is Under Blockade
- July 5 – Dorock XL Kadıköy
Jessica Pratt
- July 5 – Zorlu PSM 100% Studio
UZ4Y
- July 8 – SQ Solara Beach Club
Mahmud Orhan
- 9, 23 July – Galia Bodrum
- July 14 – Antalya The X Belek
Constantine Argiros
- July 9 – Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Stage
Avant-garde Table D'hôte
- July 11 - Rooftop Take Over Rabarba
Fideles
- July 11 – Somer Klein
BLOCK3
- July 11 - SQ Solara Beach Club
Ceren Sagu
- July 11 – Dream Coffee Kocaeli
- July 19 - Dream Coffee Aqua Florya
Stephan Jolk
- July 11 – Galia Bodrum
Morrissey
- July 12 - Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Stage
Aurora
- July 12 – Kucukciftlik Park
Tefo Seko
- July 12 – SQ Solara Beach Club
100% Metal Presents: King Diamond
- July 13 – Turkcell Stage
Parcels
- July 13 – Kucukciftlik Park
Pinhani
- July 17 – IF Performance Hall
Can Ozan
- July 18 – IF Performance Hall Besiktas
LVBEL C5
- July 18 – SQ Solara Beach Club
Son Of Son
- July 19 – Somer Klein
An Epic Symphony & Adamlar
- July 22 – Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Stage
An Epic Symphony & Gökhan Türkmen
- July 23 - Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Stage
Ozbi
- July 23 – Antalya Holly Stone
- July 24 – Fethiye Dream Coffee
- July 25 - Kusadasi Holly Stone
- July 26 - Sığacık Holly Stone Performance Hall
- July 27 – Gure Dream Coffee
An Epic Symphony & Mustafa Sandal
- July 24 - Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Stage
UNCLE HALO
- July 24 - SQ Solara Beach Club
Kadebostany & Sezer Uysal Theory X Showcase
- July 25 - The Bodrum Edition
Pera
- July 25 - Dorock XL Kadikoy
Heijan & Muti
- July 25 - SQ Solara Beach Club
Sila
- July 26 - Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Stage
Fettah Can
- July 26 - Dorock XL Kadikoy
Justin Timberlake
- July 30 - ITU Stadium
Ata Demirer Casino 2
- 30 – July – Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Stage
Ajda Pekkan
- July 31 - Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Stage
Symbol
- July 31 – Maximum Uniq Open Air
July 2025 Istanbul Theaters
If there is one art form that gives meaning to summer evenings, touches emotions and makes one think, it is theatre. Istanbul's historical stages, open-air theatres and modern halls are once again hosting plays that will fascinate art lovers in July.Whether you are captivated by the magic of classical works or encounter the bold narratives of contemporary plays… Istanbul theater stages are before us with a jam-packed program in July 2025. We have compiled the plays and special screenings that you will not want to miss this summer. Moreover, you can purchase your tickets quickly, securely and easily via Bilet.com.
Anatolian Fire
- July 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 - Aspendos Ancient Theatre
Mrs. Selmin Zeki: The Sick Man's Daughter
- July 1 – Fashion Stage
- July 2 – Fashion Stage
Othello
- July 3, 4, 5, 6 – Fashion Stage
Frozen Into the Unknown
- July 5 - Hilltown Spectacular Stage
The Apocalypse of Revelry
- July 5, 12, 19, 26 – Trump Stage
Ozgur Turhan – The New One
- July 6 – Moda Stage Grand Hall
- July 25 – Trump Stage
Love List
- July 8 – HOP Stage
Blazing Days
- July 8 – Freedom Park Amphitheatre
Taming the Evil
- July 10, 11, 12, 13 – Fashion Stage
Sermet Erkin - Interactive Illusion Show for Children
- July 11, 25 - Hilltown Spectacular Stage
Yunus Emre Gündüz - Search When You Arrive - Stand Up Show
- July 11 – Mentalist Park
Rapunzel
- July 12, 16 – Hilltown Spectacular Stage
Ali Riza Tanyeli Thoughts to Myself Stand Up Show
- July 12 – Kadıköy Cinema
Sabotage
- July 13 – Freedom Park Amphitheatre
Walnut Man Musical
- July 13 - Trump Cultural and Performance Center
- July 19 - HoP House of Performance Bakirkoy
Foster Brothers
- July 17 - Freedom Park Amphitheatre
Crazy Day
- July 18 – DasDas Stage
Who Killed My Father?
- July 19 – Fashion Stage
Star Paws
- July 19 - Hilltown Spectacular Stage
Red Fish Submarine Musical
- July 20 - HoP House of Performance Bakirkoy
Relationship Test 'Filter' with Mesut Süre
- July 21 – Freedom Park Amphitheatre
Everyone Looks Like My Husband
- July 21 – Moda Stage Grand Hall
Aydinlikevler
- July 23 – Maximum Uniq Open Air
East Demirkol
- July 24 – Maximum Uniq Open Air
Macbeth
- July 25, 26, 27 – Fashion Stage
Time is up Abbas
- July 25 – Fashion Stage
Istanbul Lord Musical
- July 31 - Freedom Park Amphitheater
Seclusion
- July 19 – House Of Performance Main Stage
Nevzat Can Unsal Single Stand Up
- July 27 – Motto Stage Kadıköy
The Devil Within Us
- July 17 – Hilltown Spectacular Stage
- July 30 - Kucukcekmece Cennet Culture and Art Center
Ali Poyrazoğlu 'Jingling Jingling Beyoğlu
- July 26 - Btcturk Valley Open Air
Pinar Fidan Stand Up
- July 27 – Fashion Stage
Shirley Valentine - Tern Puppy
- July 30 - Freedom Park Amphitheatre
Tahsin Hasanoglu
- July 16 - Freedom Park Amphitheatre
The Male Mind Oxymoron
- July 20 - Freedom Park Amphitheatre
The Truth is Bitter with İlker Ayrık
- July 22 - Freedom Park Amphitheatre
Sleeveless T-shirt
- July 12 – Fishbone Place
Masha and the Bear Surprise Show
- July 20 - Hilltown Spectacular Stage
Skirts and Trousers
- July 29 - Kadıköy Municipality Selamiçeşme Freedom Park
Richard
- July 29 – Maximum Uniq Open Air
Dirty Comedy
- July 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 – Moda Comedy Club
Diary of a Madman
- July 2 – Mecidiyeköy New Stage
- 19, 20, 24, 27, 29 July – Aydem Stage Bakirkoy
Museum of Innocence
- July 2, 4, 5, 6 – Mecidiyeköy New Stage
- 7, 11, 15, 20, 23, 31 July – Aydem Stage Bakirkoy
Sixth Ward
- 1, 3, 4, 6 July – Mecidiyeköy New Stage
- July 11, 22, 30 – Aydem Stage Bakirkoy
July 2025 Istanbul Festivals
As the energy of summer spreads to the streets of Istanbul, the city turns into a feast of culture and entertainment with colorful festivals. With its rich content ranging from music to gastronomy, from film to design, July is one of the most enthusiastic times for festivals in Istanbul.Whether you attend open-air concerts on the Bosphorus shore, discover new tastes at food stops, or get inspired on days full of art…
There is definitely a festival for every interest in Istanbul in July 2025! We have compiled a festival calendar that you will not want to miss this summer. Moreover, you can buy your event tickets safely and easily from Bilet.com.
Soundscape Festival | Chapter V
- July 26, 27 – Life Park
#OneHundredPercentMusic: Nomadica Festival 2025
- July 6 – Cage x Milo Beach
Buyukcekmece Music Fest
- July 5 - Buyukcekmece Kemal Sunal Amphitheatre
Esenyurt Folk Dance Music and Art Festival
- July 18 – 21 – Esenkent Rıfat Ilgaz Open Air Theatre
100% Metal Presents: Headbangers' Weekend
- July 4, 5, 6 – Life Park
32nd Istanbul Jazz Festival
- July 1 - July 17, 2025 – Various locations
Goga Beach Summer Cocktail Festival
- July 12, 2025, 17.00 – Kilyos, Goga Beach
Milyonfest Istanbul 2025
- July 17-20, 2025, 15.00-23.30 - Million Beach Kilyos
Abnormal Outdoor Camping and Music Festival
- July 18, 19, 20, 2025 - Keyf-i Şile Festival Area
ifi Festival
- July 27, 2025, 15.00 - Maximum Uniq Open Air
Soundscape Festival
- July 26-27, 2025 – Life Park
2025 July Istanbul Exhibitions
One of the most enjoyable ways to encounter art is to explore cool exhibition halls in the summer heat. Istanbul welcomes art lovers with impressive exhibitions featuring works by both local and foreign artists throughout July 2025. Rich content ranging from contemporary art to photography exhibitions, from classical paintings to digital installations transforms the city into an open-air gallery.Whether you want to witness creative perspectives or are looking for a cultural route for a peaceful day... This summer, Istanbul's exhibition calendar is just for you! We have compiled the exhibitions you should not miss in July 2025. Moreover, you can safely and easily purchase tickets for many events on Bilet.com.
Fulya Çetin and İlhan Sayın – Together
- May 23 – July 12, 2025
- Yapı Kredi Gallery, Beyoğlu
Nuri Kuzucan – All the Parts of a Picture
- May 7 - June 21, 2025
- Galerist, Beyoglu
Studio Pinprick and Umut Yalım – TABLE:II
- April 26 - June 28, 2025
- This Gallery, Beyoğlu
Group Exhibition, “Animal Life”
- April 16 – August 10, 2025
- Salt, Beyoglu
Nermin Er – Someone Closer to Me Than Myself, Yet Stranger to Me – There Is Someone Wandering and Traveling Inside Me
- May 16 – June 30, 2025
- Gallery Nev Istanbul, Beyoglu
Esin Aykanat Avcı – Possibility of Living
- May 23 – July 5, 2025
- Simbart Projects, Beyoglu
Halil Petük – The Garden of the Silent
- May 23 – June 14, 2025
- KAIROS, Beyoglu
Marcel Dzama, “Dancing with Moonlight”
- March 20 – August 17, 2025
- Pera Museum, Beyoglu
Jorinde Voigt – 365 Seasons
- May 30–June 29, 2025
- Dirimart, Dolapdere
Koray Ariş, “The Skin We Live In”
- December 12, 2024 – August 3, 2025
- Artery, Dolapdere
Franz Erhard Walther, “The Attempt to Become a Statue”
- It can be visited until October 5th.
- Artery, Dolapdere
Melis Babadağ, “A Situation That Happened to the Sun”
- May 14 – June 14, 2025
- DG Art Project, Piyalepasa
Ateş Alpar – Possibility and Probability
- May 13, 2025 – July 4, 2025
- Warehouse, Armory
Gülçin Aksoy, Nancy Atakan, Gül Ilgaz and Neriman Polat – “IN BETWEEN 1997-2003: We Are Joking with the Documents”
- May 22 – July 12, 2025
- Warehouse, Armory
Bayram Demir and İlker Kayalı – The Story of a Day, The Truth of a Lifetime
- May 22 – June 28, 2025
- Gallery 77, Karakoy
Ömer Uluç, “Beyond the Horizon”
- March 21 – December 12, 2025
- Istanbul Modern, Karakoy
Sinan Saül – Paradox of Plasticity
- May 31-June 30, 2025
- Sevil Dolmaci Istanbul, Besiktas
Ahmet Güneştekin, “The Lost Alphabet”
- January 17, 2024 – July 20
- ArtIstanbul Feshane, Eyupsultan
Group Exhibition, “Magnum in Istanbul: Human Rights-Haves and Have-Nots”
- January 14 – June 10, 2025
- Bulgur Palace, Fatih
Eda Soylu and Hatice Utkan, In the Belly of the Fish
- April 24 – June 14, 2025
- Barin Han, Çemberlitaş
Anousha Payne – Murmurations
- May 6 - August 15, 2025
- Zeyrek Tiled Bath – Zeyrek
Mahmut Karatoprak, “Silver”
- May 6 – July 2, 2025
- Decollage Art Space, Kadıköy
- May 10 – August 15, 2025
- YUNT, Sultanbeyli
Ozan Ünal, “A World for Two”
- May 13 – June 15, 2025
- Artopol Gallery, Sariyer
Doug Aitken, “The City Within Me”
- September 14, 2024 – August 17, 2025
- Borusan Contemporary, Sariyer
Filiz Piyale Onat, “Transparent”
- May 14 – June 14, 2025
- Gallery/Miz, Şişli