Istanbul: the events board

Everything our sources list ahead for Istanbul: trade shows worth flying for, and the concerts, festivals and sport that make a month here. See also the full city dossier.

§ 01 · TRADE & BUSINESS

Conferences, expos and trade shows

7 listed · people fly for these

Sep 16–19International Mattress Sub-Industry and Technologies FairBakırköyIndustrial Engineering2 sessions10times→Sep 28 – Oct 3MAKTEK EurasiaIstanbulIndustrial Engineering2 sessions10times→Oct 7–10PETZOO EurasiaBakırköyAnimals & Pets10times→Oct 22–25BROADCASTEXIstanbulTelecommunication2 sessions10times→Nov 10–14Hostech by TUSID IstanbulIstanbulHospitality10times→Dec 15–18WorldFood Istanbul: International Food Processing & Technologies FairIstanbul Expo CenterFood & Drink10times→Jan 6–9International Carpet and Flooring ExpoIstanbulHome & Office10times→

§ 02 · CULTURE & CITY LIFE

Concerts, festivals and nights out

5 listed

September 2026

Wed, Sep 16The Black Keys in İstanbulKüçükÇiftlik Park-2MusicAllEvents→Fri, Sep 18Candlelight: Hans Zimmer SeçkisiGrand Pera Emek SahnesiMusicAllEventsfrom TRY 1.2k→Fri, Sep 18Candlelight: Ed Sheeran & ColdplayGrand Pera Emek SahnesiMusicAllEventsfrom TRY 1.2k→Sat, Sep 19Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBAGrand Pera Emek SahnesiMusicAllEventsfrom TRY 1.2k→

October 2026

Fri, Oct 2Sibel Can - Ataköy Marina Açık Hava SahnesiAtaköy Marina Açık Hava SahnesiMusicAllEvents→

Listings pulled from 10times, AllEvents and linked straight to the source. Dates, venues and prices change, so confirm on the source before you plan travel around one.

Conferences, expos and trade shows

Concerts, festivals and nights out

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