Istanbul Theatre Festival
Istanbul, several stages (Zorlu PSM, Paribu Art, Harbiye Muhsin Ertuğrul Stage)
The 30th Istanbul Theatre Festival, organised by İKSV (the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts), runs from 22 October to 3 December 2026 on several stages across the city, including Zorlu PSM, Paribu Art and the Harbiye Muhsin Ertuğrul Stage. The National Theatre of Strasbourg opens it, and Nederlands Dans Theater performs in late November.
Dates
- 22 October 2026 – 3 December 2026 — 30th Istanbul Theatre Festival
Source: İKSV (Fondation d'Istanbul pour la culture et les arts), Istanbul Theatre Festival — accessed 22 October 2026
The Istanbul Theatre Festival is organised by İKSV (İstanbul Kültür Sanat Vakfı, the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts), which also runs the city's film, music and jazz festivals and the Istanbul Biennial. Its 30th edition runs from 22 October to 3 December 2026.
Some 2026 performances
- 22 and 23 October: Lacrima, by the National Theatre of Strasbourg, opening the festival at Zorlu PSM;
- 4 and 5 November: Elizabeth Costello, at Paribu Art;
- 7 and 8 November: Last Rites (Veda Ritueli), at Paribu Art;
- 11 and 12 November: Requiem, after Murakami and Shakespeare, at the Harbiye Muhsin Ertuğrul Stage;
- 27 and 28 November: Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT 2), at Zorlu PSM.
Tickets are sold through Passo, the festival's online box office.
Where to stay
Harbiye is a few minutes from Taksim Square and İstiklal Avenue; Zorlu PSM is further north, in Beşiktaş. The page Pera, Galata and the Golden Horn presents the district and its hotels.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 Istanbul Theatre Festival?
From 22 October to 3 December 2026.
Where can I buy tickets?
On Passo, the festival's online box office, linked from the İKSV website.