Celebrity Life

  JUNE-JULY Held at various locations across the city, including the Hagia Eirene Museum, Istanbul Modern and Cemal Resit Rey Concert Hall, the Istanbul Jazz Festival consistently features many world-class jazz artists. Alongside traditional and contemporary jazz, you can expect a heady mix of rock, electronica and world music. The event has long been a... View Article

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MAY 2018 Designed by renowned German architect Herman Tilke, the Istanbul Park circuit is 3.3 miles long and is one of Formula One’s toughest tracks with 14 challenging bends and an unusual anti-clockwise layout. There are two seven-story VIP towers with excellent views at either end of the paddock, which house Istanbul Park’s VIP Paddock... View Article

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April 5 – 16 The Istanbul Film Festival consists of four major film awards. Each year the festival attracts renowned directors, actors and actresses, such as Bernardo Bertolucci, John Malkovich and Sophia Loren. Over 200 films across 20 different categories will be screened. Attendees can also take advantage of film masterclasses, workshops and panel discussions. Last... View Article

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  June 29 – JULY 5, 2015 Kirkpinar is a Turkish oil wrestling festival held at Edirne. Originally a method for training Ottoman warriors, the Kirkpinar competition has been held annually since 1346. Steeped in tradition and ritual, Kirkpinar has been listed by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Element. The festival opens with a procession... View Article

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