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Music and Nightlife in Istanbul: Where to Listen to Live Music in Istanbul?

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Let us know your style, and we'll show you the live music venues you're looking for in Istanbul!

In this enchanting city with two sides, entertainment of all kinds awaits you on every corner.

Whether you're in the warm and friendly atmosphere of the Anatolian side or the energetic streets of the European side, the rhythm, emotion and enjoyment of music never change.

From open-air concerts to bars, music clubs to performance venues, everything you're looking for awaits you in Istanbul.

Rock, pop, jazz, blues or alternative... We've compiled a list of live music venues in Istanbul for you!

🎧 Live Music Venues in Istanbul for Those Who Want to Listen to Alternative and Pop Music

🎧 Live Music Venues in Istanbul for Those Who Want to Listen to Alternative and Pop Music Görseli
  • Babylon

 The place to go for alternative, indie, and world music concerts.

📍 Bomontiada, Historic Bomonti Beer Factory, Beer Street No:1 Bomonti, Şişli, Istanbul, 34384

📸 Instagram: @babylonistanbul

  • IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş

An energetic atmosphere for pop and rock-focused concerts.

📍 Cihannüma, Hasfırın Cd. No:26, 34353 Beşiktaş/Istanbul

📸 Instagram: @ifbesiktas

  • %100 Studio (Zorlu PSM)

Follow the event calendar at Zorlu Center to make sure you don't miss out on impressive sound performances.

📍 Zorlu Centre, Levazım Mah. Vadi Cad. No:2/PSM/70 Zincirlikuyu, Beşiktaş / Istanbul

🎸 Live Music Venues in Istanbul for Those Who Want to Listen to Rock and 90s Pop Music

  • Kadıköy Stage

A stop at the heart of rock and pop music performances.

📍 Osmanağa Mah. Kırtasiyeci Sok. No:25/E Kadıköy/Istanbul

📸 Instagram: @kadikoysahne

  • Karga

An alternative venue where you can listen to undiscovered talents and unique voices.

📍 Caferağa Mah. Kadife Sokak No:16, 34710, Kadıköy/Istanbul

📸 Instagram: @kargakadikoy

  • Ağaç Ev Kadıköy

An environment filled with the rhythm of music every day of the week.

📍 Osmanağa Mah. Serasker Cad. Osmancık Sk. No:13B Altıyol, Kadıköy, İstanbul, 34433

📸 Instagram: @agacevkadikoy

  • Dorock XL Kadıköy

The centre of rock and pop; it could be your go-to spot for a party atmosphere.

📍 Neşet Ömer Sokak No:3/C, Kadıköy 34710

📸 Instagram: @dorockxl

🎷 Live Jazz, Blues and Acoustic Music Venues in Istanbul

  • Nardis Jazz Club

A nostalgic night in Galata with one of the city's most established jazz clubs.

📍 Galata Tower Street No:8, Galata, Istanbul, 34000

📸 Instagram: @nardisjazz

  • Bova Stage

A new breath of fresh air in Beyoğlu with modern jazz, blues, and funk performances.

📍 Şehit Muhtar Mah. Mis Sokak No:17, Beyoğlu, Istanbul, 34433

📸 Instagram: @bova_sahne

  • Zorlu PSM - touché by N Kolay

Head here for jazz nights in a stylish atmosphere.

📍 Zorlu Center, Levazım Mah. Koru Sok. No:2/PSM/70, Beşiktaş/İstanbul

🎤 Live Turkish Pop Music Venues in Istanbul

  • Jolly Joker Istanbul Branches

Large stages hosting Turkey's beloved artists.

📸 Instagram: @jollyjoker

  • JJ Arena Ataşehir

📍 Watergarden AVM, Barbaros, Begonya Sk. No:10, 34746 Ataşehir/Istanbul

  • JJ Vadi İstanbul

📍 Ayazağa, Ayazağa Cendere Cd. 109/C, 34475 Sarıyer/Istanbul

  • JJ Kartal

📍 Kordonboyu, Ankara Cd. No:147/6, 34860 Kartal/Istanbul

  • JJ Pub Atakent Tema

📍 Tema World AVM, Atakent, Yan Yol Cad No:33/1, 34307 Küçükçekmece/Istanbul

Hayal Kahvesi Istanbul Branches

It stands out with its unique ambience and powerful stage performances.

📸 Instagram: @hayalkahvesitrump / @hayalkahvesiemaar / @hayalkahvesiatakent / @hayalkahvesiaquaflorya / @hayalkahvesibakirkoy

  • Hayal Kahvesi Trump

📍Address: Mecidiyeköy Yolu Cad. Trump Tower No:12/62 Şişli / İstanbul

📸 Instagram: hayalkahvesitrump

  • Hayal Kahvesi Emaar

📍Address: Hayal Kahvesi Emaar, Kuzguncuk, 82/1. Sk. No:1, Üsküdar

📸 Instagram: hayalkahvesiemaar

  • Hayal Kahvesi Atakent

📍Address: Atakent Mahallesi Halkalı İkitelli Cd, Arena Park Avm, Z kat no:1, Atakent, 34307 Küçükçekmece

📸 Instagram: hayalkahvesiatakent

  • Hayal Kahvesi Florya

📍Address: Aqua Florya Avm -1.Kat / Florya, Istanbul, Turkey

📸 Instagram: hayalkahvesiaquaflorya

  • İstanbul Carousel Hayal Kahvesi

📍Address: Zeytinlik, Halit Ziya Uşaklıgil Cd. No:1, 34140 Bakırköy/İstanbul

📸 Instagram: hayalkahvesibakirkoy

🎼 Places with Live Music on Weekdays in Istanbul

  • Zorlu PSM - touché by N Kolay

📍Address: Levazım, Levazım, Zorlu Center, Levazım Mah. Koru Sok. No:2/PSM/70, Vadi Cd, Beşiktaş/İstanbul

  • Bayblon

📍Address: Bomontiada. Tarihi Bomonti Bira Fabrikası Birahane Sokak No:1 Bomonti, Şişli, Istanbul, Turkey 34384

📸 Instagram: babylonistanbul

  • Ağaç Ev Kadıköy 

📍Address: Osmanağa Mah. Serasker Cad. Osmancık Sk. No:13B Altıyol, Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey 34433

📸 Instagram: agacevkadikoy

  • Dorock XL Kadıköy

📍Address: Neşet Ömer Sokak No:3/C, Kadıköy 34710

📸 Instagram: dorockxl

  • Karga 

📍Address: Caferağa Mah. Kadife Soka, No: 16, 34710, Kadıköy/ İstanbul

📸 Instagram: kargakadikoy

  • Bova Sahne

📍 Address: Şehit Muhtar Mah. Mis Sokak NO:17 Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Turkey 34433

📸 Instagram: bova_sahne

  • Blind İstanbul

📍 Address: Asmalı Mescit, Şehbender Sk. no:3, 34430 Beyoğlu/İstanbul

📸 Instagram: blind_istanbul

🌳 The Most Beautiful Open-Air Concert and Festival Venues in Istanbul

  • Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre

  • KüçükÇiftlik Park

  • Festival Park Kadıköy (Eski Gazhane)

  • Maximum Uniq Open-Air

  • Kuruçeşme Open-Air (Turkcell Vadi)

  • Life Park

  • Parkorman

  • Babylon Soundgarden (seasonal)

  • Bebek Festival Area and Beach Events

  • Boğaziçi University South Campus

🎟 Where to Buy Tickets for Open-Air Concerts and Festivals in Istanbul?

You can use the following platforms to follow the city's most colourful concerts, theatre and festival events:

🌆 Istanbul's Best Live Music Venues

There are venues as well as event and concert venues on both sides of the city where you can have fun to the fullest.

European Side

  • IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş

  • Jolly Joker Kuruçeşme

  • Hayal Kahvesi (Aqua Florya / Emaar Square)

  • Zorlu PSM – %100 Studio / Touché

  • Bova Sahne

  • Babylon

  • Blind İstanbul

  • Salon İKSV (Şişhane)

  • KüçükÇiftlik Park

  • Maximum Uniq Open Air

Asian Side

  • IF Performance Hall Ataşehir

  • Dorock XL Kadıköy

  • Kadıköy Stage

  • Ağaç Ev Kadıköy

  • Hayal Kahvesi Florya

  • JJ Arena Ataşehir

  • Jolly Joker Kartal

Megakent Istanbul offers countless options for music and entertainment. Many more alternatives are waiting to be discovered in the side streets of neighbourhoods such as Beşiktaş, Beyoğlu, Kadıköy and Karaköy.

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