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İstanbul offers a packed calendar for culture and arts enthusiasts in the first month of 2025. Events that appeal to different interests, from concerts to theaters, ballet shows to parties are waiting for you all around the city!

The events that will continue throughout January will bring fascinating performances to İstanbul art enthusiasts. You should certainly add these events, where you can feel the energy of the city to your calendar and have unforgettable experiences. Let's take a look at the culture and arts events that you can attend in İstanbul throughout January.

The Nutcracker Ballet is Being Staged by the İstanbul State Opera and Ballet!

The story "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King", written by German author Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann and focusing on similar folk stories in different countries, is transformed into a ballet show. The Nutcracker, softened by French author Alexandre Dumas and transformed into a ballet show with the collaboration of Tchaikovsky and Petipa, will meet its audience at the Türk Telekom Opera Hall.

The Nutcracker ballet is about the dreams of Clara Stahlbaum, a little German girl, who started with a nutcracker toy that she received as a New Year's gift. You can watch the Nutcracker Ballet, which will be staged by the İstanbul State Opera and Ballet, at the Türk Telekom Opera Hall in Beyoğlu on January 3, 4, 9, 11, 15 and 16.

A New Group in the Alternative Music World: VEOFOR

VEOFOR is making an exciting start to its journey in the alternative music world. The group, which will organize a special launch concert called "VEOFOR VIP LIVE!" at Blind İstanbul on January 7, 2025, is preparing to bring its audience together with an unmatched musical experience. VEOFOR, which has attracted attention with its 5 successful singles that were released in the last 4 months, will also feature various guest artists on its stage. You can be one of the heroes of this unforgettable night and witness a fascinating performance.

Shakespeare's Work Meets the Songs of Mor ve Ötesi!

Would you like to take part in a musical where literature and music unite? If your answer is "Yes!", don't forget to get your tickets for Araf Müzikali that will be held at Maximum Uniq Hall on January 8, 11, 12 and 21! Araf Müzikali, which combines Shakespeare's famous work Hamlet with the unforgettable songs of Mor ve Ötesi, creates a new style in musicals with its spectacular costumes, stage designs and large cast. The Araf Müzikali, which will be staged with BKM's production, includes names such as Baran Bölükbaşı, Reha Özcan, Canan Ergüder and Şifanur Gül.

Dead Poets Society at AKM Theatre Hall!

Dead Poets Society, one of N.H. Kleinbaum's unforgettable works will be staged at AKM Theatre Hall on January 24, 2025, at 20:30. The work will be staged with the adaptation of the script by playwright Gökçe Biçer.

Master film actor Hakan Altıner, who is in the director's chair of the play, will also portray the character of literature teacher John Keating. Important names such as Tayfun Yılmaz, Kahraman Sivri, Berkay Şengil, Metin Hasgül, Barış Özkoçak, Berkay Şanveren, Enes Daniş, Onur Yaldız, Cem Bayurgil, Can Özoğul, Yaman Sivri, İrem Uğural, Furkan Kapsız, Arzu Özmen and Gülseren Kepenekoğlu are also included in the cast of the play.

Amadeus Will Return to the Stage with Its 6th Season!

Amadeus, written by Peter Shaffer, tells the fascinating story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri, two important names who left their mark on music history. Starring Selçuk Yöntem, Tansu Biçer and Dilan Çiçek Deniz, Amadeus is preparing to meet theater enthusiasts with its 6th season.

You can watch the play on January 6 and 10 at the Zorlu PSM Turkcell Stage, on January 19 at the Bostancı Gösteri Merkezi and on January 28 at the Atatürk Cultural Center Türk Telekom Opera Hall. Amadeus, which broke records by reaching 400,000 viewers with its 5-season performance, won many awards and brought a new breath to the theater world with its strong team, is counting the days to meet the audience again.

Hurry Up Tomorrow: The Weeknd Listening Party

The Weeknd, who occupied the music charts for a long time and took the whole world by storm with his songs, is coming with a great party with his new album! The Weeknd fans will come together at Suare Karaköy on January 25 to listen to his new album Hurry Up Tomorrow.

You too can listen to The Weeknd's sixth album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, at this special night at Suare Karaköy and experience unforgettable moments with cocktails specially prepared for the night. Do not forget to add the event to your calendar so you won't miss out on the limited number of tickets.