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İstanbul, one of the favorite cities in the world with its fascinating beauty, ancient history and colorful culture, is hosting many events during October, from concerts to dance shows and musicals to theater. You can discover the endless beauties of art and enjoy the autumn season to the fullest with the delightful cultural and art events in İstanbul. Let's take a closer look at the events in October.

An Unforgettable Musical Feast: Yaşar Concert

Yaşar, one of the most powerful voices in Turkish pop music, is preparing to give his fans a dreamy night with his songs that survived many years and his magnificent stage performance. You can listen to the successful artist Yaşar, who stepped into the music world with his album Divane, released in 1996, on Wednesday, October 2, at 21:00 at the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre.

A Meaningful Journey to the Past: Celile - Nazım Hikmet'in Annesi

The play called ''Celile - Nazım Hikmet'in Annesi'', which won the Feminen Art Fest 2023 Honor Award and the Best Female Performance of the Year award, draws a detailed portrait of Celile, the mother of Nazım Hikmet, the first female nude painter of the Ottoman Empire. Celile's courage that leads to defying the rules is not limited to her struggle for her son's freedom and her full-throated love affair with Yahya Kemal Beyatlı.

Ayşegül Yalçıner brings Celile to life in the play written and directed by Ali Yalçıner with a performance that deserves a standing ovation. The play, which promises to take you on a fascinating journey to the last periods of the Ottoman Empire and the early years of the Republic, will be on stage at various venues in İstanbul throughout October.

A Magnificent Dance Show: Fire of Anatolia

The main theme of the Fire of Anatolia is the meeting of civilizations and since 2001, it has been blending folk dances with ballet, modern dance and other dance disciplines, offering a visual and auditory feast to art enthusiasts all around the world.

The project, brought to life by Mustafa Erdoğan, is now among the leading dance groups of the world with the captivating performances of the dancers, eye-catching costumes and music that takes listeners to a completely different universe. Having reached more than 50 million people with more than 8,500 shows, the Fire of Anatolia is burning in İstanbul this time. To not miss this magnificent dance show, take your place at the AKM Türk Telekom Opera Hall on Tuesday, October 8 at 20:30!

For Horror Fans: Dracula Musical

Bram Stoker's classic work Dracula, which tells the story of Dracula, who would like to travel from Transylvania to England to spread the curse of immortality and find fresh blood, is being brought to the stage. The work, which is prepared to meet the audience as a musical, aims to offer a unique experience to art lovers with its dark atmosphere, music and captivating subject. Adapted and directed by Andrea Bahar, Dracula Musical will meet its audience at Trump Sahne on Wednesday, October 9th at 20:30.

Feel the Rhythm of the Music in Your Soul: Tom Skinner Concert

British drummer, producer and composer Tom Skinner is known as one of the most important names in the underground music world, which has become increasingly popular in recent times. Bringing a new interpretation to spiritual jazz traditions, the musician made a huge hit with his first solo album Voices of Bishara, which combines magical rhythmic structures with the depth of saxophone, cello and bass. One of the most extraordinary musicians of the modern music stage, Tom Skinner, will entertain you with his music at the 34th Akbank Caz Festivali, which will take place at Borusan Müzik Evi on Sunday, October 13th at 19:00 in collaboration with Borusan Sanat!

The Immortal Work is Now on Stage: Kürk Mantolu Madonna

The unforgettable author Sabahattin Ali's work that left its mark on Turkish literature, Kürk Mantolu Madonna, is being adapted for the theater stage by the İstanbul Tiyatro Topluluğu. The work, which conveys to its readers with all its truth that the prejudice people feel for each other is actually a weakness, is preparing to impress theater lovers this time. The play, directed by Saygın Aşan, stars talented actors such as Saygın Aşan, Seda İsadora Duman, Cemil Usal, Merve Esra Ertan and Yelda Barem Uyar. The play, which will deeply affect you as much as the novel, Kürk Mantolu Madonna will open its curtains for theater enthusiasts on Thursday October 10 at 20:30 at Trump Sahne, on Sunday, October 13 at 18:00 at Fişekhane Ana Sahne and on Wednesday, October 16 at 20:30 at Kadıköy Eğitim Sahne.

A Voice That Touches the Heart: Mabel Matiz Concert

Mabel Matiz, who is considered one of the most successful Turkish pop artists of recent times with his popular songs and strong voice, started his music career with his self-titled album Mabel Matiz, which he released in 2011.

Mabel Matiz, who has produced countless hit songs such as Aşk Yok Olmaktır, Gel, Sarışın, Gök Nerede, Boyalı da Saçların, Sarmaşık and Müphem since his first album, will be on stage for you at the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre on Sunday, October 20 at 21:00 with a musical performance that you will not be able to get enough of.