Istanbul Theater Festival and Karşıyaka Theater launch new seasons

The 30th Istanbul Theater Festival, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV), has commenced. Curated by Mehmet Birkiye, the festival features 17 diverse performances and dance shows running from October 22 to December 3. The opening production is 'Lacrima' by French director Caroline Guiela Nguyen, performed at the Zorlu PSM Turkcell Stage. Other notable festival entries include 'Rüzgar Ağacı,' a collaboration between the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet and MDTistanbul, and 'Kafes Arkası Günahkarları: Silahşör Kızı Rabia Hanım.'

In Karşıyaka, the Karşıyaka Municipality Theater has opened its 2026-2027 season at the Hikmet Şimşek Art Center. Celebrating 30 years of service, the theater kicked off its program with the musical children's play 'Peter Pan.' The upcoming schedule includes children's productions such as 'Yağmurdan Korkan Bulut' and 'Sonu Farklı Biten Masallar,' alongside adult plays like 'Caligulalaşma' and 'Naaş-ı Muhteremler.'