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Cultural festivals in Konya

Overview

In September 2026, the city of Konya is hosting several international cultural events. The 15th International Mevlânâ Poetry Festival and Poetry Workshop is scheduled for September 26, featuring poets and writers from regions including Kyrgyzstan, Tatarstan, Azerbaijan, East Turkestan, Iraq/Kirkuk, and Palestine.

Additionally, the 23rd International Konya Mystic Music Festival will run from September 21 to September 30. This event features 10 international music groups from countries such as Romania, the Netherlands, Colombia, Russia, Taiwan, Tunisia, and Cuba, alongside 10 local Turkish ensembles. The music festival includes workshops, whirling dervish ceremonies, and various exhibitions across the city.

Entities

Konya · Ministry of Culture and Tourism · Turkish Writers Union · Konya Metropolitan Municipality · Ömer Faruk Beliviranlı

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The 23rd International Konya Mystic Music Festival will be held from September 21 to September 30, 2026. www.gazeteabc.com · www.konhaber.com · www.yenikonya.com.tr
[● 2 SOURCES] The festival will feature 10 international music groups and 10 local groups. www.konhaber.com · www.yenikonya.com.tr
[● 2 SOURCES] International participants will come from Romania, the Netherlands, Colombia, Russia, Taiwan, Tunisia, and Cuba. www.konhaber.com · www.yenikonya.com.tr
[● 2 SOURCES] The festival events will be free and open to the public. www.konhaber.com · www.yenikonya.com.tr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The festival will include music workshops, exhibitions, and whirling dervish programs. www.konhaber.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Culture and Tourism will continue to support the festival. www.konhaber.com

Timeline

about 23 hours ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Konya to host 23rd International Mystic Music Festival in September 2026
The 23rd International Konya Mystic Music Festival will run from September 21–30, 2026, featuring 10 international and 10 local music groups in free, city-wide events.
7 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Konya to host 15th International Mevlânâ Poetry Festival
The 15th International Mevlânâ Poetry Festival will be held in Konya on September 26, featuring poets from various countries, poetry workshops, and Sufi music performances.

Sources

gazeteabc.com · konhaber.com · merhabahaber.com · rayhaber.com · yenikonya.com.tr