# Fazıl Say jazz tour in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fazl-say-jazz-tour-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-08-20T12:48:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Pianist Fazıl Say launched a Turkish tour in July, beginning in Balıkesir and visiting various cities including Bodrum, Efes, Harbiye, İzmir, Denizli, Antalya, and Ankara to showcase his jazz project.

The tour, specifically featuring the Fazıl Say Jazz Quintet under the ‘Say Plays Jazz on Tour with Škoda’ banner, continues through September. Following performances in Ayvalık, Çeşme, Efes, and Bodrum, the quintet is scheduled for two nights in Istanbul at the Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre on September 2 and 3. The repertoire includes 18 interconnected works, including new compositions and pieces inspired by literary works. Subsequent tour dates include İzmir, Denizli, Antalya, and Ankara.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Fazıl Say Jazz Quintet to perform in Istanbul

The Fazıl Say Jazz Quintet will perform two consecutive nights at Istanbul’s Harbiye Open Air Theatre on September 2-3 as part of a national tour blending jazz and classical music.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fazl-say-jazz-quintet-to-perform-in-istanbul

### 2026-07-27: Fazıl Say begins Turkey tour as Poizi headlines Bursa Festival

Fazıl Say kicked off a nationwide tour in Turkey, while Poizi delivered a standout performance at the Bursa Festival.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fazl-say-begins-turkey-tour-as-poizi-headlines-bursa-festival

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