# Cultural festivals in Turkey

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-festivals-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-10-30T06:29:21.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

In mid-October, Adıyaman announced the International Poetry and Music Festival, a three-day event organized by the Adıyaman Municipality and the Çukurova Literature Association. The festival was scheduled to feature approximately 80 poets, writers, and artists from Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iraq, and the Netherlands. Activities included poetry readings, music, and a sunset event at the UNESCO World Heritage site, Nemrut Mountain, intended to promote cultural tourism.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Yahya Bedirhan Pak creates AI-powered isometric map of Istanbul

Software engineer Yahya Bedirhan Pak has launched “Isometric Istanbul,” an AI-driven project that recreates the city's streets and landmarks in a detailed, interactive 3D isometric map.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-festivals-and-arts-programs-announced-in-adana-and-ankara

### 2026-10-14: Adıyaman to host International Poetry and Music Festival

Adıyaman will host a three-day International Poetry and Music Festival starting October 15, featuring 80 artists from Turkey and four other nations, including events at Nemrut Mountain.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adyaman-to-host-international-poetry-and-music-festival

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