Stand-up comedy in Istanbul: what's on?

181 events (Nov 11, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027) at 89 venues — 0 free and 6 suitable for kids. Highlights: Konuşanlar - Hasan Can Kaya, Paris Nights in Istanbul, 2000s Quiz Night (with Eren Ekici).

Are there free events?

None in this selection right now — the free-events guide lists every free event of the week.

Where does this information come from?

CityInEurope collects events every day from official venue websites and ticket sellers, removes duplicates and links every event to its official ticket or source page. Last updated: Nov 11, 04:52.

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Stand-up comedy in Istanbul

181 upcoming events in Istanbul over the next 8 weeks, at 89 venues — 0 free, 6 for kids.

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Wed, Nov 11 · 18:00

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Konuşanlar - Hasan Can Kaya

Comedian Hasan Can Kaya's unique, unfiltered stand-up show where ordinary people's funniest, most absurd stories take center stage.

Grand Pera – Alternative Stage · Grand Pera - Alternatif Sahne, TAKSİM, İstanbul

Fri, Nov 13 · 19:00from TRY 4,950

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

Paris Nights in Istanbul

An elegant evening show in Istanbul combining French-style cabaret, dinner, and an after-party for an adult audience.

Midnight Rouge - Crowne Plaza İstanbul Ortaköy, BEYOĞLU, İstanbul

Fri, Nov 13 · 20:30from TRY 560

Games·Ages 18+·Indoor

2000s Quiz Night (with Eren Ekici)

A nostalgic 2000s-themed quiz night with games and surprise performances at a comedy club, for adults.

Rosemarine Comedy Club, İstanbul

Nov 11 – 15

10 events

Wed, Nov 11 · 20:00–21:15from TRY 942

Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor

Seda Yüz Stand Up

A solo stand-up comedy show by Seda Yüz for adult audiences.

Fitaş Dünya · İstiklal Cad. Fitaş Pasajı, 34430 Beyoğlu, İstanbul

Wed, Nov 11 · 20:00–22:00from TRY 336

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Kadıköy Stand-up Night - Boğaziçi Comedy Club

A weekly stand-up comedy night featuring a mix of new and experienced comedians.

FLU Performance Kadıköy Boat Stage · FLU Performance Kadıköy Tekne Sahne, İstanbul

Thu, Nov 12 · 00:00–01:15from TRY 750

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Sergen Deveci Ketenpere / Olan Stand Up

Sergen Deveci performs a stand-up show about relationships and the need for societal approval.

HOP Stage · HOP Sahne, İstanbul

Thu, Nov 12 · 19:00from TRY 150

Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor

Stand Up Night

A 90-minute stand-up comedy night featuring multiple comedians performing sets on the Efsahne Beyoğlu stage.

Efsahne Beyoğlu, BEYOĞLU, İstanbul

Fri, Nov 13 · 19:00from TRY 150

Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor

Haydaaa! Mehmet Mayda Stand Up Night

A stand-up comedy show with actor and comedian Mehmet Mayda for a guaranteed evening of laughter.

Efsahne Beyoğlu, BEYOĞLU, İstanbul

Fri, Nov 13 · 19:00from TRY 360

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Carrying Capacity - Esra Çelik

A stand-up comedy show by Esra Çelik, Turkey's only active orthopedically disabled stand-up comedian, for an adult audience.

Cafe Theatre Koşuyolu, ÜSKÜDAR, İstanbul

Sat, Nov 14 · 13:00from TRY 400

Theatre & stage·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Mini Minnak Cabaret

A musical, educational children's theatre show teaching honesty, hygiene and healthy habits through everyday sketches.

Sonsuz Tiyatro, İstanbul

Sat, Nov 14 · 19:00–21:00from TRY 224

Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor

Kadıköy English Stand-up Comedy Open Mic

An open mic night for English stand-up comedy in Kadıköy, open to performers and audience.

Dunia Kadıköy, İstanbul

Sun, Nov 15 · 15:00

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

"Student Matinee" Tuz Biber Stand Up

A stand-up comedy show aimed at a student audience.

Muammer Karaca Theatre · Muammer Karaca Tiyatrosu, İstanbul

Sun, Nov 15 · 19:00–22:30from TRY 1,299

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Morkomedyen Stand-Up

A stand-up comedy show for adults tackling taboo topics like sex and relationships with humour.

Trump Stage · Mecidiyeköy Yolu Cad. No:12, Trump Towers, 34381 Şişli, İstanbul

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Nov 16 – 22

14 events

Mon, Nov 16 · 20:00–22:00from TRY 1,000

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Gökhan Ünver Stand Up

A solo stand-up comedy show by Gökhan Ünver covering social media, culture clashes, marriage and parenting, for adults.

Trump Stage · Mecidiyeköy Yolu Cad. No:12, Trump Towers, 34381 Şişli, İstanbul

Mon, Nov 16 · 20:00–22:00from TRY 280

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Beşiktaş Stand-up Gecesi - Boğaziçi Komedi Kulübü

Maltica Gastro Pub, İstanbul

Tue, Nov 17 · 20:30from TRY 1,299

Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor

Morkomedyen Stand Up

A bold adults-only stand-up comedy show tackling taboo topics like astrology, relationships and sexuality.

Beylikdüzü Atatürk Culture and Art Center · Beylikdüzü Atatürk Kültür ve Sanat Merkezi, İstanbul

Tue, Nov 17 · 20:30–22:00from TRY 950

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Anlatanadam

Watergarden Performance Center Duru Ataşehir · Watergarden Performans Merkezi Duru Ataşehir, İstanbul

Wed, Nov 18 · 20:00–21:30from TRY 336

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Yunus Emre Gündüz- Yunus'un Odası İnteraktif Talk Show

Maltica Gastro Pub, İstanbul

Wed, Nov 18 · 20:30–21:30from TRY 700

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Salih Tıraş Stand Up

PizzaExpress Nişantaşı, İstanbul

Thu, Nov 19 · 20:00–21:45from TRY 831

Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor

Pınar Fidan Stand Up

A stand-up comedy show touching on family matters, politics and adult themes.

Fitaş Dünya · İstiklal Cad. Fitaş Pasajı, 34430 Beyoğlu, İstanbul

Thu, Nov 19 · 20:30–22:30from TRY 1,370

Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor

Nilgün Belgün: Love and Comedy

A musical dance show based on Nilgün Belgün's life and memoirs, mixing comedy, songs and dance for adult audiences.

DasDas Ataşehir · Atatürk Mah. Ataşehir Bulvarı, 34758 Ataşehir, İstanbul

Fri, Nov 20 · 20:00–21:50from TRY 800

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Özlem Kosif - Hayatım Yanlış Anlama

Maltepe Dragos Stage · Maltepe Dragos Sahne, İstanbul

Fri, Nov 20 · 20:30from TRY 784

Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor

Cem Eroğlu's Bişi Dicem

A stand-up talk show by Turkish comedian Cem Eroğlu drawing on everyday life humor.

Caddebostan Cultural Center · Caddebostan Mah. Haldun Taner Sok. No:11, 34728 Kadıköy, İstanbul

Sat, Nov 21 · 20:00–21:30from TRY 1,000

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Ali Rıza Tanyeli Kendime Düşünceler Stand Up

Beylikdüzü Doz Live, İstanbul

Sat, Nov 21 · 20:00from TRY 750

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Musti Kusti - Stand Up (Yeni Gösteri)

Beşiktaş Cultural Center · Beşiktaş Kültür Merkezi, İstanbul

Sun, Nov 22 · 19:00–20:30from TRY 784

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Hidayet Tılı - Revizyon Stand Up

Kadıköy Entropi Stage · Kadıköy Entropi Sahne, İstanbul

Sun, Nov 22 · 20:30–21:45from TRY 1,108

Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor

Seda Yüz Stand Up

A solo stand-up comedy show by Seda Yüz for adult audiences.

Moda Stage · Osmanağa Mah. Halil Ethem Sok. (Bahariye Cad.), 34714 Kadıköy, İstanbul

Nov 23 – 29

13 events

Mon, Nov 23 · 20:00

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Open Mic Night: The Stage is Yours

An open mic community night welcoming poetry, music, comedy and performance from amateurs and experienced performers alike.

Yabangee Base (Art Stage Collective), İstanbul

Mon, Nov 23 · 20:00from TRY 642

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Tuz Biber 6'lı

JJ Pub Kanyon, İstanbul

Tue, Nov 24 · 20:00from TRY 935

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Allstar Stand Up

Dragos Stage · Sahne Dragos, MALTEPE/KARTAL, İstanbul

Wed, Nov 25 · 19:30–23:00from TRY 1,299

Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor

Morkomedyen Stand Up

An adults-only stand-up comedy show tackling taboo topics like astrology, relationships and sexuality with humor.

Üsküdar Bağlarbaşı Culture Center Bosphorus Hall · Üsküdar Bağlarbaşı Kültür Merkezi Boğaziçi Salonu, İstanbul

Wed, Nov 25 · 20:30–22:15from TRY 1,096

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

İlker Gümüşoluk - Solo Stand-up Show

A solo stand-up comedy show by İlker Gümüşoluk sharing stories and observations about relationships and life, for adults.

Watergarden Performance Center Duru Theatre · Watergarden Performans Merkezi Duru Tiyatro, İstanbul

Thu, Nov 26 · 20:00–22:00from TRY 1,250

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Gökhan Ünver Stand Up

A solo stand-up comedy show by Gökhan Ünver covering social media, culture clashes, marriage and parenting, for adults.

Maltepe Dragos Stage · Maltepe Dragos Sahne, İstanbul

Thu, Nov 26 · 20:00–21:20from TRY 400

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Standup Müjdegül Zayıfoğlu Karaca

Maltica Gastro Pub, İstanbul

Fri, Nov 27 · 20:00from TRY 1,000

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Yakışmadı Kemal Ayça

Lineup Suadiye, İstanbul

Fri, Nov 27 · 20:30–22:00from TRY 560

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Alpay Erdem Stand Up

Rosemarine Comedy Club, İstanbul

Sat, Nov 28 · 19:00–20:00from TRY 350

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Barış Balkır Asgari Cüret

İnfiniti Comedy Club Kadıköy Lower Hall · İnfiniti Comedy Club Kadıköy Alt Salon, İstanbul

Sat, Nov 28 · 20:00–21:20from TRY 1,350

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Lesli Karavil Stand up

Lineup Suadiye, İstanbul

Sun, Nov 29 · 20:00–22:00from TRY 1,250

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Gökhan Ünver Stand-Up

A stand-up comedy show tackling social media, culture clashes, marriage and parenting.

Kadıköy Education Stage · Kadıköy Eğitim Sahnesi, İstanbul

Sun, Nov 29 · 20:00from TRY 1,500

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Doğu Demirkol

Üsküdar Bağlarbaşı Culture Center Bosphorus Hall · Üsküdar Bağlarbaşı Kültür Merkezi Boğaziçi Salonu, İstanbul

Nov 30 – Dec 6

9 events

Mon, Nov 30 · 20:00–21:50from TRY 750

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Özlem Kosif - Don't Get Me Wrong

A solo stand-up comedy show by Özlem Kosif based on personal anecdotes and observations, for adults.

Trump Stage · Mecidiyeköy Yolu Cad. No:12, Trump Towers, 34381 Şişli, İstanbul

Mon, Nov 30 · 20:30from TRY 1,500

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Doğu Demirkol

Mall of Istanbul Biletinial MOI Stage · Mall Of İstanbul Biletinial Moi Sahne, İstanbul

Wed, Dec 2 · 20:30from TRY 675

Theatre & stage·Indoor

İsmail Nuri - Stand Up (Yeni Gösteri)

Bostancı White House No. 16 · Bostancı Beyaz Ev No 16, İstanbul

Wed, Dec 2 · 20:30–21:50from TRY 1,250

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Lesli Karavil Stand up

JJ Pub Kanyon, İstanbul

Fri, Dec 4 · 18:00from TRY 665

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Canerce Standup

A stand-up comedy show by Caner Karataş sharing humorous Black Sea stories, for adults.

Moda Stage · Osmanağa Mah. Halil Ethem Sok. (Bahariye Cad.), 34714 Kadıköy, İstanbul

Sat, Dec 5 · 19:30–21:00from TRY 600

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Caner Karataş Stand Up

House Of Performance – Alt Stage · House Of Performance - Alt Sahne, İstanbul

Sat, Dec 5 · 20:00–21:50from TRY 700

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Özlem Kosif - Hayatım Yanlış Anlama

Kartal Art Theatre Hall · Kartal Sanat Tiyatro Salonu, İstanbul

Sun, Dec 6 · 20:00–21:25from TRY 1,855

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Battle of the Giants

A theatre play about the rivalry and admiration between conductors Herbert von Karajan and Leonard Bernstein.

Zorlu PSM Turkcell Platinum Stage · Zorlu PSM Turkcell Platinum Sahnesi, İstanbul

Sun, Dec 6 · 20:00–21:50from TRY 700

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Özlem Kosif - Hayatım Yanlış Anlama

Biletinial Torium Stage · Biletinial Torium Sahne, İstanbul

Dec 7 – 13

5 events

Mon, Dec 7 · 20:30from TRY 1,100

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Skandal

Maximum UNIQ Hall, SARIYER, İstanbul

Wed, Dec 9 · 21:00–22:30from TRY 1,000

Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor

Berk Karan Stand Up

A new stand-up comedy show by Berk Karan tackling shared everyday struggles with humour, for adults.

Paribu Art · Hasanpaşa Mah. Kurbağalıdere Cad. No:2, 34722 Kadıköy, İstanbul

Wed, Dec 9 · 21:00–22:20from TRY 900

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Melikşah Altuntaş - Bunu Kendime Neden Yapıyorum?

Ses Tiyatrosu, İstanbul

Fri, Dec 11 · 20:30–22:00from TRY 1,400

Theatre & stage·Indoor

O.M.G

Sefaköy Culture and Art Center · Sefaköy Kültür ve Sanat Merkezi, İstanbul

Fri, Dec 11 · 20:30–22:00from TRY 504

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Yeni Doküman / Stand-Up

Kumbaracı50, İstanbul

At a glance

The busiest day in Istanbul is Friday, November 13, with 18 events. Most common types: Theatre & stage, Family, Nightlife. Venues with the most listings: Trump Stage, Maltica Gastro Pub, Rosemarine Comedy Club.

Quick answers

Stand-up comedy in Istanbul: what's on?: 181 events (Nov 11, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027) at 89 venues — 0 free and 6 suitable for kids. Highlights: Konuşanlar - Hasan Can Kaya, Paris Nights in Istanbul, 2000s Quiz Night (with Eren Ekici).
Are there free events?: None in this selection right now — the free-events guide lists every free event of the week.
Where does this information come from?: CityInEurope collects events every day from official venue websites and ticket sellers, removes duplicates and links every event to its official ticket or source page. Last updated: Nov 11, 04:52.