Where Sustainability Meets Creativity From May 15 to 18, 2025, Istanbul’s vibrant cultural scene welcomes the Upcycle Istanbul Art & Design Festival, a unique celebration of sustainability, art, and innovative design. Hosted at Müze Gazhane, this year's theme, "Are You Ready to Begin the Transformation Within Yourself?", invites visitors into...

Stay at Faik Pasha Apartments During the Istanbul Puppet Festival Istanbul’s cultural calendar is filled with unique events, and one of the most enchanting is the 26th International Istanbul Puppet Festival, taking place from October 30 to November 3, 2024.This year, performers from across the globe will bring the ancient...

Stay in Style at Faik Pasha Apartments The 44th Istanbul Film Festival, one of Turkey's most prestigious cultural events, will take place from April 11–22, 2025, offering an exciting program of films, panels, and cinematic experiences in the heart of the city. Located in the charming Çukurcuma neighborhood, Faik Pasha...

Celebrate Spring with a Stay at Faik Pasha Apartments Each April, Istanbul welcomes spring in the most colorful way possible — with the Istanbul Tulip Festival. From vibrant floral displays to cultural events scattered across the city, the festival transforms parks and squares into living canvases of color. If you're...

Stay in the Heart of the Music at Faik Pasha Apartments The Istanbul Jazz Festival 2025, one of the city’s most exciting summer events, will take place from July 3 to July 18. This year’s lineup includes international jazz stars, local legends, and genre-bending performances across Istanbul’s most iconic venues....

And Where to Stay During This Artistic Journey Istanbul is ready to embrace the art world once again as the Istanbul Biennial 2025 takes place from September 14 to November 10, 2025. As one of the most prestigious contemporary art events in the world, this year’s Biennial will bring together...

Istanbul’s most aromatic weekend is back. From September 12 to 15, 2025, the beloved Istanbul Coffee Festival returns to KüçükÇiftlik Park, uniting coffee lovers, roasters, baristas, artists, and music in one open-air experience you won’t want to miss. But what’s just as important as your coffee fix? Finding a peaceful,...

Istanbul’s vibrant music scene will come alive on September 27, 2025, as the legendary power metal band Blind Guardian performs at the Zorlu Performing Arts Center. As part of their world tour promoting "The God Machine," this highly anticipated event will see the band return to Istanbul after a long...

Istanbul is not only a city of rich history and architecture, but also a vibrant center of culture and art throughout the year. From creative workshops and theater plays to museum exhibitions and outdoor performances, there are countless events designed for families and children of all ages. In this guide,...

Ahmet Güneştekin – Lost Alphabet: A Journey Through Art, Memory, and Migration The artist Ahmet Güneştekin’s "Lost Alphabet" exhibition is open to art enthusiasts from January 17 to July 20, 2025, at Artİstanbul Feshane. Feshane, one of Istanbul’s historical heritage sites, has been transformed into a cultural platform through extensive...