HODJAPASHA
Read moreWhile in Istanbul, you absolutely must attend a ceremony, a real one, of whirling dervishes. Traditional Ottoman and Anatolian dance performances are also offered. The performances take place in a 550-year-old hammam. Flashes are prohibited and of course, silence is required. Drinks and loukoums are free. If you are interested in attending one of these ceremonies, this is the place to go and nowhere else. The best address in the city in the purest tradition.
BALANS MUSIC & PERFORMANCE HALL
Read moreA concert room located underneath the Blanco Teras. A good alternative to Babylon: local and international artists (see their site for programming). Some concerts on the ground floor also. They manufacture their beer and the room was built around the drums. Very good atmosphere. Rather lively in winter.
BLANCO TERAS
Read moreThe name is somewhat misleading because there is no terrace... Obviously the atmosphere like all the same, and for this reason all roads and styles of music are offered, but with a preference for electronics, live concerts (local and international groups), guest DJS, evenings.
DOROCK XL
Read moreKadikoy's most popular bar offers a rock atmosphere but not too much either. The dresscode? Sneakers, long hair, tattoos and a colourful plaid shirt attached to the hips. Free entrance to the bar. To access the concert area, you must buy tickets. If you don't want to stay up all evening, here's a tip: come an hour before the concert and find a table near the stage. The two spaces are rarely isolated from each other because there are always crowds, every day of the week.
NARDIS JAZZ CLUB
Read moreOn the ground floor there is a small stage facing the bar and the few tables, the room has 120 seats. The exposed brick walls reinforce the jazz atmosphere. Almost every day musicians perform there (program posted on their website), the style of jazz played is very diverse (classical, modern, mainstream...). Beer, cocktail, wine... Catering with a simple Italian menu. Quality programming and a young atmosphere. Come early if you want seating near the stage
BABYLON BOMONTİ
A "melting pot" of independent and alternative bands and established ...Read more
BILETIX
Read moreThe essential Turkish site to buy tickets for shows (theatre, circus, dance, stand-up...), sports events (mainly football, basketball), music festivals and concerts of all kinds. For young and old, all over Turkey. Most major concert and entertainment venues (Zorlu Center, Volswagen Arena) sell their tickets on this platform. Specialized in online sales for more than 15 years, to get an idea of the cultural agenda in Istanbul, go to the Biletix website.