Turkey Events
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40.965122 28.829841 | 1 The Eurasia Boatshow invites sailors and watersports enthusiasts to come on board and check out the best of boating at the Istanbul CNR Expo. Surfing, water skiing and diving technologies are… |  |
40.982 28.6399 | 2 Istanbul International Gastronomy Festival Foods from around the world meet Turkish cuisine at the Tuyap Istanbul Exhibition Palace during the Istanbul International Gastronomy Festival. International chefs compete against top Turkish… |  |
40.987025 28.829412 | 3 Wine Istanbul, at the Istanbul World Trade Centre, is quickly gaining international recognition. Trade visitors and wine lovers can sample domestic and imported wines, check out new wine… |  |
41.016602 28.9666 | 4 Istanbul International Film Festival Brand-new productions as well as unforgettable classics and an elite selection of masterpieces by world-famous directors are screened at the Istanbul International Film Festival. In total… |  |
39.9333 32.8666 | 5 International Children's Festival Turkey honours its founder, Kemal Ataturk, with an annual children's festival in Ankara. The ten-day event marks the anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish National Great Council. | |
38.599998 27.4333 | 6 Also known as "power gum", mesir is a blend of 41 different spices and its annual festival has been celebrated in Manisa for nearly 500 years! As its name implies, it is intended as a general… |  |
40.966768 29.062825 | 7 International Istanbul Puppet Festival The annual International Istanbul Puppet Festival hosts many famous national and international puppeteers from around the world. Artistically and technologically innovative, the shows are… |  |
40.1666 34.15 | 8 International Amateur Theatre Festival Fluffed lines, giggling fits and collapsing scenery galore at this amateur event. Seriously though, amateur doesn't always mean amateurish - quality theatre will still be the name of the game… | |
41.016602 28.9666 | 9 Every 19 May, Turkey celebrates the historic arrival of Ataturk at Samsun - marking the beginning of the 1919 War of Independence. Athletes carry the Turkish flag ashore at the Samsun harbour… |  |
40.946281 29.37214 | 10 Formula One: Turkish Grand Prix The king of motor sports, Formula One, travels to Turkey for one of the 19 races of the season. The Istanbul Park circuit hosts the Turkish Grand Prix along with thousands of keen spectators. | |
36.880753 30.66842 | 11 SunSplash Antalya at the Hillside Su promises a week of sun, sea and legendary music. Top UK DJs and artists line up to play soul, jazz, funk, bossa, new and old school and club classics by the beach. |  |
12 Istanbul Hilton Convention & Exhibition Centre hosts Chocolate Show, Turkey's chocolate, confectionery and biscuit fair. | ||
39.1166 27.1833 | 13 The International Bergama Fair celebrates the site of the Temple of Zeus (one of the wonders of the world) and its culture. It features handicraft exhibitions, folklore shows, sports… | |
41.016602 28.9666 | 14 Istanbul International Theatre Festival Offering the best in classical and experimental theatre and dance, the International Istanbul Theatre Festival attracts a quarter of a million people every other year. Workshops, talks, panels… |  |
41.018376 28.97026 | 15 Attracting businesses and individuals from all over the world, Istanbul Design Week at the old Galata Bridge provides a space to unleash creativity, compare ideas and pick up on new trends… |  |
38.9893 35.4345 | 16 Kafkasor Art and Culture Festival Far more than a simple demonstration of folklore and art, the Kafkasor Art and Culture Festival transports visitors into the past. Entertainment includes some spirited folk dancing and men… | |
41.012353 28.979959 | 17 International Istanbul Music Festival Classical music fans flock to Istanbul for a music marathon with the International Istanbul Music Festival, first held in 1973. Featuring more than 500 artists, the event takes up several… |  |
18 Butterfly Valley Breeding Season Pack your tent and take a boat across the aquamarine waters of the Ölüdeniz lagoon to watch clouds of butterflies flutter across south-western Turkey's protected Butterfly Valley. No wonder… | ||
19 Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival Every summer, operas and ballets are performed in the 20,000-capacity Aspendos Amphitheatre in Antalya as part of the Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival. Overlooking the… |  | |
20 Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Championship The large stadium beside the town of Edirne on the Greek-Turkish border is the location for this annual summer wrestling festival, where over 1000 wrestlers come to participate in the… |  | |
41.253 28.5924 | 21 Istanbul International Ballet Competition A ballet spectacular takes place at the Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall during the Istanbul International Ballet Competition. International competitors perform in two categories for the generous… | |
38.416599 27.15 | 22 "Beautiful Izmir", as it is known in Turkish, is a lively and cosmopolitan coastal city which dates back to 3000 BC, and is flanked by ancient sites. The International Izmir Festival… | |
41.016602 28.9666 | 23 International Istanbul Jazz Festival The International Istanbul Jazz Festival presents a remarkable variety of music, ranging from traditional and contemporary jazz to rock, electronica and world music. But, it's jazz in… |  |
41.105261 28.551884 | 24 Famous for bringing outstanding local and international music stars to Hezarfen Airport's stage, Rock'n Coke guarantees three days of non-stop party action. This is Turkey's biggest open-air… | |
41.016602 28.9666 | 25 Eurasian is Istanbul's annual Asia-to-Europe swimming, rowing and sailing competition. Thousands of Turkish and international athletes aged from 14 to 71 take part under the motto "everyone… |  |
41.1 35.0333 | 26 Devrek Walking Stick and Culture Festival Walking sticks are one the best examples of quality woodwork Turkey has to offer. Proud of its walking stick finesse, Devrek shows them off with an annual festival. | |
41.016602 28.9666 | 27 Played on hard courts as a warm-up event for the US Open, the Istanbul Cup is one of the 53 tournaments of the Sony Ericsson WTA tour. US$220,000 prize money attracts players from the world's top 20. |  |
40.150002 26.4 | 28 Although claims to the actual discovery of the Trojan site remain shrouded in intrigue (in particular, Schliemann's rather convenient location of such relics as Helen's jewels), there can be… | |
37.15 40.7166 | 29 Every year the toughest Turkish boys take each other on at Elmali Oil Wrestling Festival, now over 600 years old. Elmali is a little mountain town 2000 metres above sea level in the Taurus… |  |
41.3333 28.4333 | 30 Sivas Congress Culture and Art Week Commemorating the Sivas Conference, a summit led by Ataturk and one of the defining stages of the Turkish Liberation War, this event shows off the best that the town has to offer in the way of… | |
41.04281 28.455653 | 31 U2 bring their 360° tour, with innovative stage design giving the audience unobstructed views from every angle, to Istanbul, European Capital of Culture 2010. Material from their latest album… |  |
32 Every year in late summer, the villagers from the Taurus Mountains come together for this traditional market at Gombe, 2000 metres above sea level, inland from the popular tourist resorts of… | ||
40.9333 32.0666 | 33 Ten tips for top aubergines? Fifty ways to stuff a pepper? Mengen, in the southwest Marmara region of Turkey, devotes an annual festival to these and other such pressing questions. If you've… |  |
38.963745 35.243322 | 34 Seker Bayram, or the festival of the breaking of the fast, occurs every year with the start of the new moon at the end of Ramadan. Having abstained from pretty much everything during daylight… |  |
41.016602 28.9666 | 35 Encouraging new dance choreography, Dance Platform Istanbul draws international performers to the 2010 European Capital of Culture to present classical ballet, tango, flamenco, hip-hop and… | |
41.004192 28.978714 | 36 Inspired by the Ottoman era, the Royal Spectacle offers dance performances featuring the army, the Sultan and his court in Sultanahmet Square. As part of Istanbul 2010 - European Capital of… | |
40.997811 28.772666 | 37 Filmekimi is a film festival by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts held at the Beyoðlu Emek Movie Theatre. It gives visitors a second chance to see productions previously screened at… |  |
41.023879 28.600246 | 38 Istanbul Houseware & Gift Fair The Istanbul Houseware & Gift Fair at the Tuyap Fair Center showcases the latest design trends from Eastern and Western markets. On offer is a plethora of gift ideas, from glassware, ceramics… |  |
36.1666 32.8 | 39 The Bodrum Cup is an end of season annual yacht regatta organized by ERA Bodrum Yacht Club. While there is a competitive side to the regatta its principle aim is to promote interest in sailing… |  |
37.3 41.7833 | 40 Bozburun International Gulet Festival Bozburun is the home of the gulet, the small seafaring craft so popular with tourists. Production is concentrated in this small village, and the festival aims to demonstrate both the… | |
41 Behind a stone facade on the famously busy Bar Street you will find the Flora Bar. Alongside some great music this club has the added bonus of being situated on the beach with fantastic views… | ||
42 Olu Deniz, on Turkey's Turquoise Coast near Dalaman, is one of the world's best places to paraglide. Single or tandem jumps are on the menu for adrenalin-seekers who want a memory that will… |  | |
37.032505 27.436949 | 43 Billed as the most amazing, beautiful and spectacular club in the world (or at least the Mediterranean), Halikarnas is a massive outdoor disco surrounded by pillars and palm trees. | |
44 Take to the waters of the Dalaman River and shout with excitement one minute while negotiating the rapids, catching your breath the next as you float calmly through the canyons lining the… |  | |
41.023879 28.600246 | 45 During ARTIST, Istanbul's annual art fair, the Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center exhibits paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photography and videos on loan from several private… |  |
41.023879 28.600246 | 46 The Istanbul Book Fair at Tuyap Fair Convention and Congress Center unites 550 publishing houses, offering a variety of books for purchase or perusal. There are discussions and panels, in… |  |
41.03126 28.97504 | 47 Held at various clubs and venues in Istanbul, including Babylon, Phonem by Miller features electronic music, alternative rock and indie-pop, bringing the most innovative names in music to the… |  |
41.048029 28.990859 | 48 The Istanbul International Motorcycle Fair, held at the Lütfi Kýrdar Rumeli Exhibition Center, attracts more than 40,000 speed enthusiasts every year, eager to view everything from choppers to… |  |
38.963745 35.243322 | 49 Kurban Bayram is a four-day festival marking the culmination of Hajj (the holy pilgrimage), during which a huge number of sheep are sacrificed and the meat distributed to the poor. | |
37.6166 36.6333 | 50 The jolly old saint who was to become the rotund and bearded incarnation of Christmas was once a fasting ascetic-turned-bishop in fourth century Demre, Turkey. |  |
