Istanbul calendar
Matches, fairs, festivals and the days that change the city's rhythm — in one place.
January
Quiet and affordable
nothing on record
February
Quiet and affordable
nothing on record
March
Avoid the holiday week
nothing on record
April
The best time to come
nothing on record
May
Busy, but worth it
nothing on record
June
Balanced — lively but manageable
nothing on record
July
Very hot — plan your days around it
nothing on record
August
Very hot — plan your days around it
nothing on record
September
The best time to come
21 events
October
Busy, but worth it
118 events
- 8th International Maltepe Theatre Festival
- 5th Serçeşme Hünkâr Hacı Bektaş Veli Festival
- Hood in the Woods 2026
- Filmekimi 2026
- 20th Istanbul International Architecture and Urban Films Festival
- Ritual Fest 2026
- 30th Istanbul Theatre Festival
November
Balanced — lively but manageable
60 events
- 48th Istanbul Marathon
December
Book well ahead
38 events
- 43rd International Istanbul Book Fair
- İstanbul's Şeb-i Arus (753rd Anniversary of Rumi's Passing)