Upcoming Events · Bu Hafta

The first edition of Sabancı Acoustic Sessions takes place on Thursday, 12 November at 8:00 PM at the Sabancı University Performance Center. Sena Gül (Paptircem), Sufle and Deniz Tekin share one stage to perform their best-loved songs in stripped-back acoustic versions. Tickets for this evening of music in its simplest, most intimate form are available on Biletix.

On the evening of November 12, following the previous nights concert, HiraiZerdus continues the Goge Bak Benimle tour at Kadir Has Show and Art Center.

On the evening of November 12 at 17:30, Corlu Unal Baysan Kultur Merkezi hosts Ezginin Gunlugu, one of the long-standing names of Turkish rock; the band shares its years-spanning repertoire with its audience in Tekirdag.

Çağan Şengül takes the stage at IF Performance Hall in Ankara on 12 November. Doors open at 20:00 and the concert starts at 21:00. A "Throwback" segment follows at 00:00, so the fun continues well after the show. Tickets are on sale through Biletix.

Latin Night is on Thursday, 12 November at 9:00 PM on the Jolly Joker Kocaeli stage. It is a standing-only show with an 18+ age limit. A limited number of early-bird tickets are on sale on Biletix, so grab yours before they run out.

The opening concert of Bu Festival Bizim, produced by Kreşendo, takes place at Komünite on Thursday evening, 12 November at 9:30 PM. Stella & The Longos open the festival: Paris-born vocalist and DJ Stella Zekri and Italian producer Ed Longo play songs from their album Détends-Toi, a zouk and boogie sound inspired by the multicultural French productions of the 1980s.

On the evening of November 12 at 18:30, Sandy Lavallart's cinematic rock/post-rock project Kwoon takes the stage at Paribu Art's Yan Sahne. Combining atmospheric music with powerful visual storytelling, the project has built a distinctive sound that reaches listeners across different countries. Lavallart's album 'Odyssey', drawn from his musical journeys across the globe, reads as a deeply personal travel diary and has drawn attention in both French and international press.

Bu Festival Bizim, organised by Kreşendo, returns for its fifth edition on 13-14 November at Paribu Art, bringing Istanbul together for two days of music. Day one, 13 November, features Lady Shaka (DJ set), Melody's Echo Chamber, Dilan Balkay and OD BAND. Lady Shaka, known for her Boiler Room performances, brings a set rooted in club culture, Melody's Echo Chamber builds a dreamy, fairytale-like soundworld, and Dilan Balkay stands out with hypnotic, story-driven music. This year's idea is to really listen to music in a fast-consuming age and to share a common mood. Alongside the stage programme, the grounds offer all-day workshops, a market area and surprise pop-up events. This page covers day one of the festival; day two has its own event page. Entry and ticket details are on the ticketing page.

Sattas, the pioneer of reggae music in Turkey, takes the stage in an unplugged format at JJ Pub Kanyon on November 13 (doors 20:00, event 22:00). Instead of the band's familiar drums-bass-guitar-keys-horns lineup, this show pairs cajon, guitar and keys with Orçun Sünear's distinctive voice for a more intimate set.

On Friday evening, November 13, the Sanat Performance stage hosts the 90s Dance Night. A DJ and live performance bring back Turkish and international pop hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s, along with childhood cassettes and first-love memories, and the floor sings along from start to finish. The night runs every Friday and Saturday from 21:00 to 04:00; this date is listed in the calendar at 20:30, so check the ticket page for the latest door and start times. A great pick for a nostalgic night out with friends.

Friday acoustic nights at Sanat Performance continue with Okan Reis, a composer and performer who reworks his own songs alongside Turkish pop and alternative rock material. The draw is variation: arrangements shift week to week, so the same piece can arrive in a new tempo or with a different opening. Start time 20:30. A balanced option for anyone who wants live music without a loud club night.

A Fideles night at Klein Phönix on Friday, 13 November, starting at 9 PM. Check the ticket page for the lineup and programme updates.