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Turkey Bodrum Ballet Festival 2026

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In late July, Turkey’s State Opera and Ballet Directorate announced a series of summer ballet events across the country, events, with the International Bodrum Ballet Festival scheduled to run from for 1 August to – 17 August at the North Pier stage of Bodrum Castle. The announcement also listed performances by other regional companies, including Carmina Burana in Antalya, the Zorba ballet in Ankara, a modern‑dance piece in Istanbul, and shows by the Kosovo National Ballet, as well as the 2nd Denizli Opera and Ballet Days. Two days later, the Bodrum Festival festival opened as planned on 1 August with a production of Swan Lake performed by the İzmir State Opera and Ballet. Local Ballet, attended by local dignitaries attended, and featuring a tribute was made to the late singer Almula Özlem, and the festival’s schedule was confirmed to continue with additional works Özlem. The programme, running through 17 August. Further reporting on 31 July confirmed that the festival’s programme will also feature August, includes Zorba, Carmina Burana and Burana, a contemporary dance piece by MDT Istanbul, all running through 17 August. The Istanbul and the 2nd Denizli Opera and Ballet Days Days, which will present the Zorba ballet on 8 August at the ancient Hierapolis Theatre, Theatre with free e‑tickets available online. The e‑tickets. Coverage on 31 July highlighted that the Bodrum opening coincided with a broader slate wave of August cultural festivals across Turkey, including events Turkey in Çameli, Bursa, Istanbul, Kapadokya August. The Istanbul Festival featured concerts by Turkish rapper Motive and Samsun, highlighting UK artist Central Cee, while the Turkey Culture Road Festival in Nevşehir offered a nationwide celebration of free outdoor concert by Hakan Altun. Heritage‑tourism events in Ahlat, Gümüşhane, Kırşehir, Yalova, Ağrı, and Samsun added poetry readings, folk music, dance horse‑riding shows and heritage. local crafts, underscoring a vibrant cultural season aimed at boosting tourism and community engagement throughout the country.

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  1. 2026-08-02 21:07 UTC Turkey Bodrum Ballet Festival 2026
  2. 2026-08-02 12:52 UTC Turkey Bodrum Ballet Festival 2026
  3. 2026-07-31 23:32 UTC Turkey Bodrum Ballet Festival 2026

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