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Things to do in Istanbul this weekend (Sat 21 Nov – Sun, 22 Nov 2026)
Events
Concerts TheatreWar and Peace (Savaş ve Barış) after Tolstoy, Ümraniye
TheatreThe Welkin (Gök Kubbe) by Lucy Kirkwood, Kağıthane
TheatreTime Stands Still (Öylece Durur Zaman) by Donald Margulies, Üsküdar
KidsScenes of a Body (children's dance performance)
KidsUnseen Kids Tour: Backstage at Zorlu PSM
KidsFrom Puss in Boots to Fairytale Land: kids drama workshop
KidsDalí Cybernetics kids workshops (ages 7-13)
Places
Closed · opens 09:00
AttractionWikimedia CommonsTurkish and Islamic Arts Museum
Closed · opens 09:00
AttractionWikimedia CommonsBasilica Cistern
Closed · opens 09:00
AttractionWikimedia CommonsGalata Tower
Closed · opens 09:00
AttractionWikimedia CommonsHagia Sophia
AttractionWikimedia CommonsPera Museum
Closed · opens 08:30
AttractionWikimedia CommonsBlue Mosque
FAQ
What are the best things to do in Istanbul?
Top picks: Ebru Gündeş: Beraber Söylüyoruz (second night) (21 Nov, Volkswagen Arena), War and Peace (Savaş ve Barış) after Tolstoy, Ümraniye (18 Nov, Ümraniye Stage) and The Welkin (Gök Kubbe) by Lucy Kirkwood, Kağıthane (18 Nov, Kağıthane Sadabad Stage). 17 events listed · 6 places listed.
When are they?
Ebru Gündeş: Beraber Söylüyoruz (second night) (21 Nov, Volkswagen Arena); War and Peace (Savaş ve Barış) after Tolstoy, Ümraniye (18 Nov, Ümraniye Stage); The Welkin (Gök Kubbe) by Lucy Kirkwood, Kağıthane (18 Nov, Kağıthane Sadabad Stage); Time Stands Still (Öylece Durur Zaman) by Donald Margulies, Üsküdar (18 Nov, Üsküdar Kerem Yılmazer Stage); Scenes of a Body (children's dance performance) (21 Nov, %100 Studio, Zorlu PSM).
How many things to do are there in Istanbul?
Wherepicks lists 23 right now (Updated 15 Nov 2026, 21:34 (local time)).
Where do I buy tickets?
On the organiser's or ticket provider's own site. Every event links to its official ticket page (e.g. Platinumlist or Eventbrite).
Explore
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- Date Night with Tuğrul Tülek
- Masal (The Tale), kids play, Kadıköy
- From Tale to Drama: children's workshop
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Things to do in Istanbul this weekend (Sat 21 Nov – Sun, 22 Nov 2026): Top picks: Ebru Gündeş: Beraber Söylüyoruz (second night) (21 Nov, Volkswagen Arena), War and Peace (Savaş ve Barış) after Tolstoy, Ümraniye (18 Nov, Ümraniye Stage) and The Welkin (Gök Kubbe) by Lucy Kirkwood, Kağıthane (18 Nov, Kağıthane Sadabad Stage). 17 events listed · 6 places listed. Sources: Official venue site, Official municipal theatre (İBB Şehir Tiyatroları), Official municipal culture calendar (kultur.istanbul, İBB Kültür AŞ), OpenStreetMap, Wikidata.