Must-see entertainment in Beyoğlu

  • Galata Mevlevi House Museum

    Beyoğlu

    The 15th-century semahane (whirling-dervish hall) at this tekke (dervish lodge) is the venue for a one-hour whirling dervish sema (ceremony) held on…

  • Salon İKSV

    Beyoğlu

    This intimate performance space in the İstanbul Foundation for Culture & Arts (İKSV) building hosts live contemporary music (classical, jazz, rock,…

  • Nardis Jazz Club

    Beyoğlu

    Named after a Miles Davis track, this intimate venue near the Galata Tower is run by jazz guitarist Önder Focan and his wife Zuhal. Performers include…

  • Borusan Art

    Beyoğlu

    An exciting privately funded cultural centre on İstiklal, Borusan is housed in a handsome building and hosts classical, jazz, world and new music concerts…

  • Başka Sinema

    Beyoğlu

    Art-house operation screening classic, alternative and experimental films in the Beyoğlu Cinema.

  • Let the music play

    Munzur Cafe & Bar

    Beyoğlu

    Hasnun Galip Sokak in Galatasaray is home to a number of türkü evlerı, Kurdish-owned bars where musicians perform live, emotion-charged halk meziği (folk…

  • Spoken Word Istanbul

    Beyoğlu

    Poets, improv actors, musicians and storytellers all feature at this multilingual open-mike night that draws a lively young crowd of expats and Turks each…