December 29th Week Events
From concerts to exhibitions, from sports to seminars, here are the events for the week of December 29th.
“If the world were a single country, its capital would be İstanbul,” said Napoleon. Considering its unique geographical location, its history, which perhaps no other city has, and the things that make İstanbul İstanbul, we can think that he was right.
İstanbul Art and Exhibition Events – İstanbul Modern / Digital Experience Center
Date: December 29, 2025 – January 2, 2026 (limited time)
Location: İstanbul Modern Art Museum and Digital Experience Center
Description:
Special art exhibitions and digital art experiences continue at İstanbul Modern and other major art centers during the year-end and New Year period. A wide-ranging program is offered, particularly for family visitors and culture and art enthusiasts.
New Year's Special Jazz Night – Babylon
Date: December 30, 2025
Location: Babylon (Şişli)
Description:
The New Year's Special Jazz Night, held at Babylon, one of İstanbul's important music venues, brings together energetic and modern interpretations of jazz with music lovers. It offers a pleasant and dynamic concert experience for those who want to capture the rhythm of the city before the new year.
İstanbul Strait New Year's Fireworks Display
Date: December 31, 2025
Location: Ortaköy – Karaköy shores
Description:
The fireworks display held along the İstanbul Strait to celebrate the arrival of the new year is one of the most impressive visual events in the city on New Year's Eve. Viewing options are available along the shore and from boats for spectators.