What's Happening Jackie Matisse: Kite Time Jackie Matisse (1931–2021) first flew her iconic kites in 1976 during a trip to Istanbul. Today, her colorful kites, including Rainbow (Arc-en-Ciel, 1983), appear on the façade of the Arter building, inviting visitors to discover the exhibition Kite Time. 

What's Happening Holifest Istanbul

What's Happening Istanbul Coffee Festival

What's Happening Istanbul Cocktail Festival

What's Happening Istanbul Theatre Festival The festival features a wide variety of theatre productions, including plays, dance, opera, and music theatre. It also hosts a number of special events, such as workshops, masterclasses, and panel discussions.

What's Happening Filmekimi The Film Ekimi Festival is one of the most important film festivals in Turkey. It attracts a large audience from Turkey and abroad and helps to promote Turkish cinema to a global audience.

What's Happening Istanbul Biennial The Istanbul Biennial is a major cultural event that attracts a large audience from Turkey and abroad. It helps to promote Turkish art to a global audience and to foster dialogue between different cultures.