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Which has a different story in almost every corner, is a city that fascinates its visitors with its extraordinary atmosphere where various cultures and beliefs come together. With this dynamic structure, it is the center of attention of both local and foreign tourists, as well as hosting many culture and art events from concerts to workshops, theater plays to film festivals. If you wish, we can take a closer look at which events are included in the İstanbul Culture and Art Events: March 2025 guide, which provides you with the opportunity to witness many arts in the days when we are preparing to say goodbye to winter.

A Night That Will Satisfy You with Piano: BİFO & ENRICO PACE

Italian pianist Enrico Pace will be the first special guest of the concerts that will be organized by Borusan İstanbul Filarmoni Orkestrası (BİFO) during March. Having started his international career by winning the Utrecht International Franz Liszt Piano Competition in 1989, the artist stands out as one of the heart-touching names of classical music with his unmatched melodies. Having worked with many powerful orchestras, primarily The Royal Concertgebouw, The Munich Philharmonic, BBC Philharmonic and Santa Cecilia Rome, Pace is preparing to present a classical music feast in İstanbul this time. If you would like to join this wonderful event, you are invited to Zorlu PSM Turkcell Stage on Thursday, March 6th at 20:00!

An Extraordinary Adaptation from Anton Chekhov’s Master Pen: Am I a Seagull?

The play The Seagull, written by Anton Chekhov, one of the masters of Russian literature, is being reinterpreted by successful names of Turkish theater. This play, which deeply deals with themes such as love, art, disappointment and hopelessness, provides you with a powerful narrative that makes the audience question life. Successful names in the cast such as Sezin Akbaşoğulları, Sanem Öge, Nazlı Bulum, Tolga İskit and Erkan Uyanıksoy bring the characters to life again by bending time and space. The play titled “Am I a Seagull?’’ will be on stage for you on Wednesday, March 12 at 20.30 at the House of Performance Main Stage.

A Nostalgic Evening with The Lead Singer of Modern Talking, Thomas Anders

The lead singer of Modern Talking, Thomas Anders, who left a big mark on the music world with his unforgettable hits from the 1980s and 1990s, invites his audience to a nostalgic journey into the past. The master artist, who is etched in our memories with hit songs such as "You're My Heart, You're My Soul," "Cheri, Cheri Lady" and "Brother Louie," will perform his unforgettable songs for you on Saturday, March 22 at 21.00 at the Ora Arena.

Journey to the Depths of History with Def Atölyesi

How about opening the doors to a completely different world with music that is blended with the ancient instrument of Anatolia and Mesopotamia, the tambourine(def)? If your answer is "Yes!", we are here with an invitation to an extraordinary event that will take you on a fascinating journey: Def Atölyesi! In the workshop that is organized under the guidance of instructor İbrahim Taşkıran, you will have the opportunity to learn basic information such as how to hold the tambourine, striking techniques and rhythm patterns. Make your reservation right away so that you won't miss this enjoyable event that will be held on Saturday, March 1st between 15.00 and 17.00 at the Panorama 1453 History Museum!

The Pulse of Cinema: 21st Akbank Short Film Festival

Festival Kısaları, Dünyadan Kısalar, Perspektif and much more… The Akbank Short Film Festival, which will be held for the 21st time in 2025, is preparing to bring fascinating short films together with art enthusiasts. The festival, which aims to introduce short film culture to a wider audience and support new directors, will take place between March 17-27 under the direction of Selim Evci. The festival, which will take place on both sides of İstanbul, at Akbank Sanat and Kadıköy Sinema, will host Zeki Demirkubuz, one of the leading directors of Turkish cinema, as its guest of honor this year. If you are a cinema enthusiast, we recommend you to not miss this spectacular festival!

The Opera of All Operas: Don Giovanni

The famous work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Don Giovanni, has a quite special place in opera literature. This masterpiece, which reveals the genius side of Mozart, stands out as a work that is considered in the dark comedy genre. This fascinating work manages to reach the depths of human nature through the flirtatious Spanish nobleman Don Giovanni, who pursues adventure with a mask on his face. You can watch this opera, performed in Italian, on Saturday, March 1st at 15.00 at the Türk Telekom Opera Hall.

İstanbul State Symphony Orchestra Women's Day Concert

The Women's Day Concert that will be held within the scope of the İstanbul State Symphony Orchestra DenizBank Concerts will feature concertmaster and musician Jülide Yalçın and Polish conductor Michał Nesterowicz. Jülide Yalçın will perform the famously beautiful works of Maurice Ravel and Jules Massenet with her unique interpretations. The orchestra, conducted by Polish conductor Michał Nesterowicz, will perform S. Rachmaninov's Symphony No.2 in the second part of the concert. We are suggesting you to not miss out this special concert that will be held on Friday, March 7th at 20.00 at the AKM Türk Telekom Opera Hall!

A Breathtaking Performance Where Art and Sustainability Come Together: Dans Adrenalin

The İstanbul State Opera and Balesi'nin Modern Dans Topluluğu MDTistanbul aims to provide art enthusiasts with an extraordinary experience with its program called Dans Adrenalin. The five-part program that will be held at the AKM Theatre Hall at 20.30 on Tuesday, March 11th and at 20.30 on Wednesday, March 19th also emphasizes the principles of circular design, sustainability and upcycling. You can discover both artistic richness and the theme of sustainability altogether by attending this program, which will feature the Korean choreographer Dong Kyu Kim, İhsan Bahir Rüstem and Alper Marangoz.