Izmir, Turkey

What's on in Izmir

Concerts, festivals and things to do in Izmir, soonest first.

Upcoming events in Izmir

Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 5

Blackbriar

SoldOut Performance Hall · Izmir

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Popular venues in Izmir

Izmir travel guides

Planning around events? These guides collect 2026 calendars, festival clusters, and practical trip ideas so you can compare dates before you book.

Visiting Izmir?

Plan your stay in Izmir

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Getting to Izmir

Accommodation options for Izmir are listed above, alongside travel essentials for your trip.

About Izmir

Izmir is Turkey's third-largest city, a laid-back Aegean port built around a long waterfront promenade called the Kordon. Its old bazaar quarter of Kemeralti sits beside Konak Square, and the city works well as a base for day trips to the ancient ruins at Ephesus.

2026 guides

Planning around events? These guides collect 2026 calendars, festival clusters, and practical trip ideas so you can compare dates before you book.