# Istanbul public events 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/istanbul-public-events-2026 > Updated: 2026-07-29T07:26:19.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2. The 48th Turkey İş Bankası Istanbul Marathon will close registrations on 31 July, with reduced‑fee entries for its 42‑km and 15.5‑km races. The limited‑field marathon (7,500 runners) is scheduled for 1 November 2024, traversing both the European and Asian sides of the city. The Istanbul Festival will run from 1 to 16 August 2026 in Festival Park Yenikapı. Organised by Focus Istanbul Event Management, CEO Özlem Adıgüzel highlighted the event’s aim to be “accessible and inclusive” – a celebration of music as a universal right. The opening night features Central Cee and Turkish rapper Motive, followed by a packed programme that adds Derya Bedavacı, Özcan Deniz, maNga, Sagopa Kajmer, Dolu Kadehi Ters Tut, Mor ve Ötesi, Yıldız Tilbe and a K‑pop segment with KWON EUNBI and ATEEZ, alongside already‑announced acts such as Ajda Pekkan, Gökhan Türkmen, Serdar Ortaç, Tiësto and others. The festival’s main stage, inspired by Mimar Sinan, measures 70 m wide, 28 m high and is equipped with a 1 300 m² LED screen and 176 speaker boxes. Ticket prices start at 750 TL. In addition to concerts, the event offers a Youth Stage, DJ sets, dance shows, 3×3 basketball tournaments, children’s zones and extensive food courts, creating a multi‑day cultural‑sport‑entertainment hub in Istanbul. ## Claims - The Istanbul Festival will take place from 1 to 16 August 2026 at Festival Park Yenikapı in Istanbul. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Central Cee and Motive will open the Istanbul Festival on 1 August. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Tiesto performed on 8 August at the Istanbul Festival. (corroborated by 3 sources) - ATEEZ performed on 14 August at the Istanbul Festival. (corroborated by 2 sources) - CEO Özlem Adıgüzel said the festival is designed to be accessible and inclusive, stating that music is universal and everyone’s right. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The festival aims to strengthen Istanbul’s position in the global cultural calendar. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Tickets for the festival start at 750 TL. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The main stage is 70 m wide, 28 m high, inspired by Mimar Sinan’s architecture, and features a 1 300 m² LED screen and 176 speaker boxes. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The festival programme includes a Youth Stage, DJ sets, talks, 3×3 basketball tournaments, children’s zones and food courts. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-07-29: Istanbul Festival launches August 1 with international lineup Istanbul Festival runs 1‑16 Aug 2026 in Yenikapı with Central Cee opening, international acts, a Mimar Sinan‑inspired stage, and sports/food zones; tickets from 750 TL. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-festival-opens-august-1-with-international-artists ### 2026-07-23: Istanbul Marathon registration deadline set for July 31 The 48th Istanbul Marathon on 1 Nov 2024 ends its discounted registration on 31 July (1,200 TRY), with fees rising to 1,400 TRY thereafter; 42‑km and 15.5‑km races have caps of 7,500 and 15,000 runners. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-marathon-registration-deadline-set-for-july-31 --- Cite as: Istanbul public events 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/istanbul-public-events-2026