# International Eskişehir Porsuk Festival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-eskiehir-porsuk-festival
> Updated: 2026-09-09T01:00:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

The inaugural International Eskişehir Porsuk Festival, held from September 2 to September 6, 2026, as part of the ‘2026 Eskişehir Year’ celebrations, has concluded. Organized by the Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality, the event was designed to showcase the city’s cultural capacity through activities centered on the Porsuk River.

Throughout the five-day program, the festival drew approximately 100,000 attendees from Eskişehir and surrounding provinces. The event featured 136 artists representing 21 countries, offering a diverse range of music, theater, dance, cinema, and sports. Programming included puppet performances by the Burgas State Puppet Theatre, Roman cultural rhythms, and outdoor film screenings at the ‘River Cinema.’ Theatrical highlights included plays such as ‘Dalgakıran’ and ‘Nora 2,’ alongside interactive improvisational shows.

Under the motto ‘Porsuk Flows, the World Meets in Eskişehir,’ the festival also incorporated river yoga, art workshops like the ‘Sculpture from Waste’ atelier, and international collaborations such as the ‘River Knights.’

The festival concluded at Kentpark with a final performance by the Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Orçun Orçunsel, featuring a symphonic concert by the band Mor ve Ötesi. Mayor Ayşe Ünlüce visited various sites, including Sümerpark, and expressed gratitude to citizens for their participation in showcasing the city’s culture and hospitality.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Eskişehir hosts inaugural Porsuk Festival attracting 100,000 attendees

The inaugural Porsuk Festival in Eskişehir, Turkey, attracted approximately 100,000 people for five days of music, theater, and art, concluding with a symphonic performance by Mor ve Ötesi.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eskiehir-hosts-inaugural-porsuk-festival-attracting-100000-attendees

### 2026-09-05: Eskişehir Porsuk Festival celebrates art and music

The International Eskişehir Porsuk Festival is celebrating art, music, and culture along the Porsuk River with diverse activities including yoga, art workshops, and major concerts.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eskiehir-porsuk-festival-continues-with-diverse-cultural-events

### 2026-08-19: Eskişehir to host inaugural International Porsuk Festival

The inaugural International Eskişehir Porsuk Festival will run from September 2–6, 2026, featuring artists from over 20 countries and various cultural events centered around the Porsuk River in Turkey.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eskiehir-to-host-inaugural-international-porsuk-festival

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