Istanbul calendar
Matches, fairs, festivals and the days that change the city's rhythm — in one place.
December 9 – 15, 2026
Wednesday, December 9Nothing on record for this day.
Thursday, December 10
Friday, December 11
- Friday prayerrhythm shift
12:00
Info: Opening hours shift — check before you go
Saturday, December 12
- 43rd International Istanbul Book FairMajor event
10:00 · Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre
Caution: Parking gets scarce nearby — use public transport
- Eyüpspor — Galatasarayroutine
19:00 · Esenyurt Necmi Kadıoğlu Stadium
EYPEyüpsporGSGalatasarayCaution: Parking gets scarce nearby — use public transport
Info: Places showing the match get full
Sunday, December 13
- 43rd International Istanbul Book FairMajor event
10:00 · Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre
Caution: Parking gets scarce nearby — use public transport
- Fenerbahçe — Trabzonsporroutine
19:00 · Chobani Stadium — Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex
FBFenerbahçeTrabzonsporCaution: The area around the venue closes to traffic hours beforehand
Caution: Taxis get scarce afterwards — plan the trip back
Monday, December 14
Tuesday, December 15
- 43rd International Istanbul Book FairMajor event
10:00 · Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre
Caution: Parking gets scarce nearby — use public transport
- Istanbul Marketing Summit 2026routine
Zorlu PSM (Zorlu Performing Arts Center)
- WorldFood Istanbul 2026 — 34th International Food Products and Technologies FairFeatured
CNR Expo Fair Centre
Caution: Parking gets scarce nearby — use public transport