Islands Jazz Festival will take place between 8-11 June 2023 to give music lovers a unique experience. In addition to being a city famous for its historical and cultural riches, Istanbul is also a prominent center in the world of art and music. With various events held every year, the city offers unforgettable experiences to local and foreign tourists.
Jazz Festival Begins
The Istanbul Islands Jazz Festival, which will be held for the fifth time this year, will take place in Adalar, the pearl of Istanbul. As every year, the festival aims to present a program that will appeal to those who love different genres of jazz music. Local and international jazz musicians, each more talented than each other, will take the stage as part of the festival, giving the audience unforgettable moments.
The center point of the festival Big Islandwill turn into a jazz venue with its historical atmosphere and natural beauties. The historical sites, beaches and streets of Büyükada will be filled with the fascinating rhythm of jazz throughout the festival. Many events such as stage performances, open-air concerts, workshops and talks will offer festival participants a journey into the depths of jazz music.
The opening night of the festival will start with a magnificent performance by a famous jazz artist. This impressive opening will bring together those who want to feel the excitement and energy of the festival in Büyükada Square. The concerts, which will be held in different venues throughout the festival, will host the performances of talented jazz ensembles. In these concerts, you will have the opportunity to experience different genres, modern approaches and traditional rhythms of jazz.
Jazz music will not be limited to the stages. Within the scope of the festival, you will have the chance to express yourself with the rhythm of the music by participating in the workshops of local jazz musicians. In addition, in interviews with famous names from the jazz world, musicians will share their own experiences, the musicians they inspired and their journeys in the music industry. These talks will allow music lovers to broaden their musical knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of jazz music.
The Istanbul Islands Jazz Festival will not only be limited to music, but will also offer the participants the opportunity to discover the unique atmosphere of the Islands. Visitors to the festival can visit the historical buildings of Büyükada, participate in bicycle tours or take pleasant walks in the streets of the island. The natural beauties of the islands and the sea view will allow the participants of the festival to spend time in a peaceful environment combined with music.
Istanbul Islands Jazz Festival will be an event where music lovers will collect unforgettable memories. This festival, which will bring together both local and foreign jazz music lovers, will highlight Istanbul's contribution to jazz music and its rich cultural heritage. At the same time, this event, combined with the special atmosphere of the Islands, will offer a journey that takes Istanbul to the rhythm of jazz.
Get ready to attend the Istanbul Islands Jazz Festival this year. In the calm atmosphere of the islands, you will merge with the rhythm of the music and step into the fascinating world of jazz. This festival will offer music lovers an experience full of unforgettable memories and music. In order not to miss this extraordinary event where Istanbul Adalar will dance with jazz in June, book your place now and join this musical journey.
Sarp Maden Quartet, Önder Focan, Mercan Dede, Ezgi Aktan, Celal Kadri Kınoğlu, Gürol Ağırbaş, Kerem Görsev, Elif Çağlar, Karambola, Telvin, Uninvited Jazz Band, Collective Istanbul, Birsen Tezer, Tolga Bilgin, Ozan Musluoğlu, Erdem Özkan, Melis Sökmen, Burcu Karadağ, Sibel Köse, Anıl Şallıel, Evren Can Gündüz and Aliens, Olcay Saral, Jehan Barbur, Ari Barokas, Bülent Ortaçgil, Çiğdem Erken, Deniz Çakır, Tuğrul Tülek And sattaswill take the stage “Jazz on the Islands”All Istanbulites are invited.
The dazzling Islands of Istanbul are getting ready to meet with the fascinating rhythm of jazz music. Istanbul Islands Jazz Festival, which will start with the island ferry that will depart from Kabataş Pier on Thursday, June 8 at 18.25, is getting ready to take music lovers on an unforgettable journey. Sarp Maden Quartet will meet with music lovers for the first time at this year's festival.
When the ferry arrives at Büyükada, Önder Focan Aubergine Project will welcome music lovers at Büyükada Atatürk Square at 19.30. Önder Focan and his team will enchant the audience with their energetic performances. Mercan Dede, who will then take the stage at 20.30, will enlarge the atmosphere of the festival with his unique musical style.
Organized with the theme of “Jazz on the Islands”, the festival will continue until Sunday, June 11 at venues such as Büyükada Atatürk Square, Çelik Gülersoy Cultural Center, Heybeliada Market Place, Burgazada Old Pier Square and Kınalıada Pier Square. Different concerts, events and workshops will be held at each venue.
Istanbul Islands Jazz Festivalwill emphasize not only musical performances, but also the unique atmosphere of the Islands. During the festival, listeners can walk the streets of the islands, visit historical sites and enjoy the sea. Music lovers will have a unique experience in this atmosphere full of jazz music.
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