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Turkish performing arts 2026-2027 season launches

Overview

Turkish state and municipal performing arts institutions have commenced their 2026-2027 seasons. In Istanbul, the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet (İDOB) is set to open on September 19 with Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. Its repertoire includes ‘Romeo and Juliet’, ‘Giselle’, and ‘Afife’, alongside modern dance productions such as ‘Delirium’ and ‘Pinocchio.exe’. The Nutcracker ballet is also slated for an international tour to Teatro Lirico Di Cagliari. In the theatre sector, the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality City Theatres has launched its season with a program of eight plays. Scheduled between October 7 and 11, the lineup includes works by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Mikhail Bulgakov, and Molière. Specific productions include ‘Hayalî’nin Hayali’, which explores Turkish and Greek exchange, ‘Yenilmez’, a drama on economic migration, and ‘Yoldan Çıkan Oyun’, an absurd comedy. Additionally, ‘All of Shakespeare’s Plays’ will perform at the Haşim İşcan Cultural Center during the first two weeks of October. Orchestral activities continue to expand. The Ankara Presidential Symphony Orchestra (CSO) celebrated its 200th anniversary with a sold-out opening concert at CSO Ada Ankara featuring soloist Behzod Abduraimov. Ankara will also host a special concert by the City Orchestra on October 12 to mark the 103rd anniversary of its designation as the capital. The Ankara State Opera and Ballet (ADOB) has announced a repertoire including Mozart’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ and the opera ‘Hekimoğlu’. The Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra (IDSO) officially launched its season at the Atatürk Cultural Center with conductor Duncan Ward and pianist Jan Lisiecki performing works by Grieg and Prokofiev. Regional institutions, such as the Denizli Metropolitan Municipality City Theater and the Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality Symphony Orchestra, have also launched their seasons. Municipalities are increasingly dedicating their seasons to literary figures.

Entities

Atatürk Cultural Center · Ayşe Ünlüce · Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra · DenizBank · Istanbul State Opera and Ballet

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra opens 2026-2027 season

    The Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra opened its 2026-2027 season at the Atatürk Cultural Center with conductor Duncan Ward and pianist Jan Lisiecki performing works by Grieg and Prokofiev.

  2. [CULTURE] 16 sources
    Turkish municipalities launch 2026-2027 culture and arts seasons

    Turkish municipalities have launched their 2026-2027 cultural seasons, with Esenler dedicating its program to poet Sezai Karakoç and Kahramanmaraş honoring Abdurrahim Karakoç.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Turkish arts scene announces major concert series for 2026-2027

    Antalya's State Symphony Orchestra announces a rich 2026-2027 season, while pop star Tarkan is reportedly planning a 10-concert series in Istanbul for January 2027.

  4. [CULTURE] 15 sources
    Turkish cities launch 2026-2027 cultural and arts seasons

    Turkish cities launch the 2026-2027 arts season, highlighted by the Presidential Symphony Orchestra’s 200th anniversary in Ankara and new theatrical productions in Denizli and Eskişehir.

  5. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Turkish orchestras launch 2026/2027 performance seasons

    Turkish orchestras launch their 2026/2027 seasons, featuring the İzmir Chamber Orchestra's opera gala and İDSO's upcoming performances by international soloists and Turkish composers.

  6. [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Merkezefendi Kent Tiyatrosu announces October theater schedule

    Merkezefendi Kent Tiyatrosu has released its October performance schedule, featuring various plays including ‘Biz Âşık Değiliz’ and ‘Kabare Müzesi’ across multiple venues in Denizli.

  7. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Istanbul arts institutions launch new season with opera and theatre

    Istanbul's arts season begins with the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet performing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, alongside new theatre productions featuring the works of William Shakespeare.

  8. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra announces 2026–2027 season

    The Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra begins its 2026–2027 season this October with special performances at the Atatürk Cultural Center, including a Turkey–Romania Friendship Concert.

  9. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Turkish state opera and ballet institutions announce 2026-2027 seasons

    Turkish state opera and ballet companies have unveiled their 2026-2027 seasons, featuring major premieres including La Boheme, Don Quixote, and Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.

  10. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Istanbul City Theatres announces 2026-2027 season repertoire

    Istanbul City Theatres announced its 2026-2027 season repertoire, while weekly theater guides highlight upcoming shows like Amadeus and Othello in Istanbul.

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