Istanbul · Monday, November 9
What to do today?
Concerts, opera, playgrounds, museums, pools and festivals — everything happening in Istanbul, for kids and grown-ups.
Autumn break starts November 16(official state-school dates)Holiday guide
01Live · 16:08
Right now
Starting within the hour04
On the mapOpen now06
On the mapMuseumIstanbul Archaeological Museums21:00open until
MuseumTurkish and Islamic Arts Museum18:30open until
Library·Free entryBeyazıt State Library23:00open until
Thermal bathCukurcuma Hamami22:00open until
AttractionBasilica Cistern (Exit)19:00open until
Thermal bathHistoric Galatasaray Bathhouse22:00open until
02Monday, November 9
Happening today
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
3D Figure Painting Workshop
A workshop where participants paint a chosen 3D figure such as Spider-Man, Grogu, or Pikachu with their own colours and style.
Sosyal Sanathane (Kadıköy), İstanbul
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
The Odyssey
An action film screening with subtitles, 2 hours 52 minutes long.
Paribu Cineverse Akasya · Akasya AVM, Çeçen Sokak No:25, Acıbadem, 34660 Üsküdar, İstanbul
Film·Ages 16+·Indoor
Çatlı 2
A crime film screening, 1 hour 58 minutes long.
Paribu Cineverse Tepe Nautilus · Tepe Nautilus AVM, Fatih Caddesi No:1, Acıbadem, Kadıköy, İstanbul
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Pumpkin Painting Workshop: Sosyal Sanathane Istanbul
A creative pumpkin-painting workshop where participants personalize their own pumpkin.
Sosyal Sanathane (Kadıköy), İstanbul
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Mosaic Lamp Workshop
A hands-on workshop for adults to craft a traditional Turkish mosaic lamp.
Independent Art Foundation · Bağımsız Sanat Vakfı, İstanbul
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Ceramics Workshop (Single Session)
A single-session hands-on ceramics workshop for adults to try pottery-making.
Atölye Sahi, İstanbul
03Ending within 7 days
Last chance
Last show tomorrow, 20:30· 2 shows left
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
A Play for Two
A satirical comedy about marriage, divorce and gender roles performed by two renowned actors, for adults.
DasDas Ataşehir · Atatürk Mah. Ataşehir Bulvarı, 34758 Ataşehir, İstanbul
Last show tomorrow, 23:00· 2 shows left
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
Atatürk and Art - Istanbul State Opera and Ballet
A theatrical performance by the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet exploring Atatürk's relationship with art.
Kadıköy Municipality Süreyya Opera Stage · Kadiköy Belediyesi Süreyya Opera Sahnesi, İstanbul
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Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Candle Workshop
A hands-on candle-making workshop suitable for families.
Anka Workshop (İstanbul), İstanbul
Animals·Indoor
Emaar Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Turkey's first underwater zoo and aquarium offering a new aquarium experience for families, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Emaar Aquarium · Emaar Akvaryum, İstanbul
Play·Ages 12–15
Olympic Go-Kart
A go-kart driving activity for children aged 12-15 accompanied by a parent on Turkey's largest kart track.
Olimpik Go Kart, İstanbul
Family·Ages 0–12
Baba
Zorlu Center, 34340, Istanbul, Turkey · İ Am, Zorlu Center, 34340, Levazım, Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Turkiye, Istanbul
07Great day to be outside
Outdoor picks
Wellness·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Monday Yoga at Fenerbahçe Park
A weekly outdoor yoga and breathing session in a park, suitable for beginners and regular practitioners.
Fenerbahçe Park · Fenerbahçe, Istanbul, Istanbul
Music·Ages 18+·Outdoor
Tonight We Are on the Bosphorus
An evening boat cruise on the Bosphorus with live concerts, shows and entertainment for adults.
Tosun Paşa Ship · Tosun Paşa Gemisi, İstanbul
Music·Ages 12–24·Outdoor
The Seat Is Yours
A free-seat programme letting young Istanbul residents attend open-air concerts at Harbiye theatre.
Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre · Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Açık Hava Tiyatrosu, İstanbul
Outdoors·Outdoor
Astra Lumina İstanbul: An Enchanting Night-time Walk Among the Stars
Turkcell Platinum Park · Ayazağa, 208. Sk. No: 1, Sarıyer, 34398, Istanbul
08Free
Free
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Archaeology 101
A free lecture series on classical archaeology and cultural history for interested adults, limited capacity.
Gazhane Museum · Müze Gazhane, İstanbul
Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor
Improv Theatre Workshop - Kadıköy Eylül Sahnesi (Monday class)
An adult improv theatre workshop in Istanbul welcoming beginners and experienced participants alike.
Eylül Stage · Rasimpaşa, Misakı Milli Sk. 93/a, 34750 Kadıköy/İstanbul, İstanbul, İstanbul
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Spanish Club in Kadıköy
A relaxed language practice meetup for Spanish learners of all levels.
Duvar Coffee Collective · Rasimpaşa Mahallesi, Meltem Sokak No:25, Istanbul, Turkey 34716, istanbul, İstanbul 34716, istanbul
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Open Mic Night: The Stage is Yours
An open mic event where anyone can perform or watch creative talent in a casual pub setting.
Yabangee Base Cihangir Pub & Cafe · 52A Kazancı Yokuşu Sokağı, Istanbul, İstanbul 34310, Istanbul
Arts & crafts·Ages 12+·Indoor
Dilan Cudi Saruhan - A Possible Sky
A solo exhibition exploring space, memory and imagination through works from three different periods, for adult visitors.
Depo İstanbul · Hacımimi Mah. Koltukçular Çıkmazı Sok. No:1, 34425 Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Arts & crafts·Ages 12+·Indoor
Landscapes of Erasure
An exhibition examining cultural, ecological and social destruction from late Ottoman to Republican-era Turkey, for adult visitors.
Depo İstanbul · Hacımimi Mah. Koltukçular Çıkmazı Sok. No:1, 34425 Beyoğlu, İstanbul
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