Istanbul calendar
Matches, fairs, festivals and the days that change the city's rhythm — in one place.
December 12 – 18, 2026
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
- Anadolu Efes — Partizan Mozzart Bet BelgradeFeatured
20:30 · Turkcell Basketball Development Center
AEAnadolu EfesPartizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade - Fenerbahçe Tarfin — Hapoel IBI Tel AvivFeatured
20:45 · Ülker Sports and Event Hall
FBFenerbahçe BekoHapoel IBI Tel Aviv
Wednesday, December 16
- 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
- Beşiktaş — Armani Olimpia MilanFeatured
20:00 · Turkcell Basketball Development Center
BJKBeşiktaşArmani Olimpia Milan
Thursday, December 17
- 43rd International Istanbul Book FairMajor event
10:00 · Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre
Caution: Parking gets scarce nearby — use public transport
- WorldFood Istanbul 2026 — 34th International Food Products and Technologies FairFeatured
CNR Expo Fair Centre
Caution: Parking gets scarce nearby — use public transport
- İstanbul's Şeb-i Arus (753rd Anniversary of Rumi's Passing)Major event
- Fenerbahçe Tarfin — Maccabi Rapyd Tel AvivFeatured
20:45 · Ülker Sports and Event Hall
FBFenerbahçe BekoMaccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv
Friday, December 18
- 43rd International Istanbul Book FairMajor event
10:00 · Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre
Caution: Parking gets scarce nearby — use public transport
- WorldFood Istanbul 2026 — 34th International Food Products and Technologies FairFeatured
CNR Expo Fair Centre
Caution: Parking gets scarce nearby — use public transport
- Friday prayerrhythm shift
12:00
Info: Opening hours shift — check before you go