Istanbul calendar
Matches, fairs, festivals and the days that change the city's rhythm — in one place.
December 18 – 24, 2026
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.
Thursday, December 24Nothing on record for this day.