Istanbul calendar
Matches, fairs, festivals and the days that change the city's rhythm — in one place.
December 17 – 23, 2026
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
- Kasımpaşa — Fenerbahçeroutine
20:00 · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium
KSPKasımpaşaFBFenerbahçeCaution: Parking gets scarce nearby — use public transport
Info: Places showing the match get full
- Anadolu Efes — Armani Olimpia MilanFeatured
20:30 · Turkcell Basketball Development Center
AEAnadolu EfesArmani Olimpia Milan
Saturday, December 19
- 43rd International Istanbul Book FairMajor event
10:00 · Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre
Caution: Parking gets scarce nearby — use public transport
- İstanbul Başakşehir FK — Erzurumspor FKroutine
16:00 · Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium
İBŞİstanbul Başakşehir FKErzurumspor FKCaution: Parking gets scarce nearby — use public transport
- Galatasaray — Corendon Alanyasporroutine
19:00 · Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex (Rams Park)
GSGalatasarayALYAlanyasporCaution: The area around the venue closes to traffic hours beforehand
Caution: Taxis get scarce afterwards — plan the trip back
Sunday, December 20
- 43rd International Istanbul Book FairMajor event
10:00 · Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre
Caution: Parking gets scarce nearby — use public transport
- Beşiktaş — Çaykur Rizesporroutine
19:00 · Tüpraş Stadium (Beşiktaş Park)
BJKBeşiktaşÇaykur RizesporCaution: The area around the venue closes to traffic hours beforehand
Caution: Taxis get scarce afterwards — plan the trip back
Monday, December 21Nothing on record for this day.
Tuesday, December 22
Wednesday, December 23Nothing on record for this day.