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Upcoming Opera and Ballet Events in Istanbul
Discover the latest opera and ballet performances in Istanbul with our regularly updated list of events. For ticket availability and details, feel free to contact us about your chosen performance.
Please note: Hotel pick-up and drop-off services are not included with your opera or ballet event tickets. Transportation information and directions to the venues are provided at the bottom of the page.
Event tickets will be on sale starting 1 month before the event date.
Here are the upcoming opera and ballet events in Istanbul for the next two months:
February 6, 2025, Thursday | 8:00 PM
Event: Carmina Burana
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: January 6, 2025
February 7, 2025, Friday | 8:00 PM
Event: Kış Yolculuğu "Winterreise"
Venue: Kadıköy Belediyesi Süreyya Operası
Ticket Sale Date: January 7, 2025
February 8, 2025, Saturday | 3:00 PM
Event: La Traviata
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: January 8, 2025
February 9, 2025, Sunday | 1:00 PM
Event: Hayal (Çocuk Oyunu)
Venue: Kadıköy Belediyesi Süreyya Operası
Ticket Sale Date: January 9, 2025
February 10, 2025, Monday | 8:00 PM
Event: Ihlamur Ağaçlarının Altında "J. Brahms"
Venue: Kadıköy Belediyesi Süreyya Operası
Ticket Sale Date: January 10, 2025
February 10, 2025, Monday | 8:00 PM
Event: Carmina Burana
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: January 10, 2025
February 11, 2025, Tuesday | 8:00 PM
Event: Kış Yolculuğu "Winterreise"
Venue: Kadıköy Belediyesi Süreyya Operası
Ticket Sale Date: January 11, 2025
February 12, 2025, Wednesday | 8:00 PM
Event: La Traviata
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: January 12, 2025
February 15, 2025, Saturday | 3:00 PM
Event: Carmina Burana
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: January 15, 2025
February 16, 2025, Sunday | 3:00 PM
Event: Viva Puccini
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: January 16, 2025
February 17, 2025, Monday | 8:00 PM
Event: The Turn Of The Screw (Prömiyer)
Venue: Kadıköy Belediyesi Süreyya Operası
Ticket Sale Date: January 17, 2025
February 18, 2025, Tuesday | 8:00 PM
Event: The Turn Of The Screw
Venue: Kadıköy Belediyesi Süreyya Operası
Ticket Sale Date: January 18, 2025
February 19, 2025, Wednesday | 8:00 PM
Event: Carmina Burana
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: January 19, 2025
February 20, 2025, Thursday | 8:00 PM
Event: Don Giovanni
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: January 20, 2025
February 21, 2025, Friday | 8:00 PM
Event: The Turn Of The Screw
Venue: Kadıköy Belediyesi Süreyya Operası
Ticket Sale Date: January 21, 2025
February 22, 2025, Saturday | 3:00 PM
Event: Don Giovanni
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: January 22, 2025
February 24, 2025, Monday | 8:00 PM
Event: The Turn Of The Screw
Venue: Kadıköy Belediyesi Süreyya Operası
Ticket Sale Date: January 24, 2025
February 25, 2025, Tuesday | 8:00 PM
Event: The Turn Of The Screw
Venue: Kadıköy Belediyesi Süreyya Operası
Ticket Sale Date: January 25, 2025
February 26, 2025, Wednesday | 8:00 PM
Event: La Traviata
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: January 26, 2025
February 27, 2025, Thursday | 8:00 PM
Event: La Traviata
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: January 27, 2025
February 28, 2025, Friday | 8:00 PM
Event: The Turn Of The Screw
Venue: Kadıköy Belediyesi Süreyya Operası
Ticket Sale Date: January 28, 2025
March 1, 2025, Saturday | 3:00 PM
Event: Don Giovanni
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: February 1, 2025
March 2, 2025, Sunday | 1:00 PM
Event: Hayal (Çocuk Oyunu)
Venue: Kadıköy Belediyesi Süreyya Operası
Ticket Sale Date: February 2, 2025
March 4, 2025, Tuesday | 8:30 PM
Event: Deli Dolu
Venue: Kadıköy Belediyesi Süreyya Operası
Ticket Sale Date: February 4, 2025
March 5, 2025, Wednesday | 8:30 PM
Event: La Traviata
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: February 5, 2025
March 7, 2025, Friday | 8:30 PM
Event: Deli Dolu
Venue: Kadıköy Belediyesi Süreyya Operası
Ticket Sale Date: February 7, 2025
March 8, 2025, Saturday | 8:00 PM
Event: Ihlamur Ağaçlarının Altında F. Schubert "Die Schöne Müllerin"
Venue: Kadıköy Belediyesi Süreyya Operası
Ticket Sale Date: February 8, 2025
March 11, 2025, Tuesday | 8:00 PM
Event: Dans Adrenalin MDT
Venue: Kadıköy Belediyesi Süreyya Operası
Ticket Sale Date: February 11, 2025
March 14, 2025, Friday | 8:00 PM
Event: Ihlamur Ağaçlarının Altında "R. Strauss"
Venue: Kadıköy Belediyesi Süreyya Operası
Ticket Sale Date: February 14, 2025
March 15, 2025, Saturday | 8:00 PM
Event: Romeo ve Juliet (Prömiyer)
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: February 15, 2025
March 16, 2025, Sunday | 3:00 PM
Event: Viva Verdi
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: February 16, 2025
March 17, 2025, Monday | 8:00 PM
Event: Dans Adrenalin MDT
Venue: Kadıköy Belediyesi Süreyya Operası
Ticket Sale Date: February 17, 2025
March 18, 2025, Tuesday | 8:00 PM
Event: Ulusal Müziğimiz "Çanakkale Destanı"
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: February 18, 2025
March 19, 2025, Wednesday | 8:00 PM
Event: Romeo ve Juliet
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: February 19, 2025
March 19, 2025, Wednesday | 8:00 PM
Event: Dans Adrenalin MDT
Venue: Kadıköy Belediyesi Süreyya Operası
Ticket Sale Date: February 19, 2025
March 20, 2025, Thursday | 8:00 PM
Event: Romeo ve Juliet
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: February 20, 2025
March 21, 2025, Friday | 8:00 PM
Event: Dans Adrenalin MDT
Venue: Kadıköy Belediyesi Süreyya Operası
Ticket Sale Date: February 21, 2025
March 22, 2025, Saturday | 8:00 PM
Event: Uçan Hollandalı
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: February 22, 2025
March 23, 2025, Sunday | 3:00 PM
Event: Viva Puccini
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: February 23, 2025
March 24, 2025, Monday | 8:00 PM
Event: Uçan Hollandalı
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: February 24, 2025
March 26, 2025, Wednesday | 8:00 PM
Event: Uçan Hollandalı
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: February 26, 2025
March 27, 2025, Thursday | 8:00 PM
Event: Romeo ve Juliet
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: February 27, 2025
March 28, 2025, Friday | 8:00 PM
Event: Uçan Hollandalı
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: February 28, 2025
March 30, 2025, Sunday | 3:00 PM
Event: Viva Verdi
Venue: AKM Türk Telekom Opera Salonu
Ticket Sale Date: March 2, 2025
Please note that event schedules are subject to change.
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Public Transport with Istanbul Card
The Istanbul Card is valid for metro, buses, trams, metrobuses, and ferries. It’s one of the most economical ways to travel around the city. After purchasing the card, you pay a flat fee for each ride.
Cost:
Istanbul Card: 50 TL (1.70 EUR / 1.85 USD)
Single Ride: 15 TL (0.50 EUR / 0.55 USD)
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Cost:
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Cost:
Starting Fee: 40 TL (1.35 EUR / 1.50 USD)
Per Kilometer: 10 TL (0.35 EUR / 0.40 USD)
Average City Ride: 150 TL (5.00 EUR / 5.50 USD)
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You can call a vehicle using mobile apps. This is a comfortable option, but prices can be slightly higher than regular taxis.
Cost:
Average Ride: 200-250 TL (6.70-8.35 EUR / 7.35-9.20 USD)
Private Transfer Services
Offered by hotels or tour companies, private transfers are ideal for airport or intercity transportation. Prices are usually fixed and convenient for groups.
Cost:
Airport to City Center Transfer: 500-700 TL (16.70-23.35 EUR / 18.40-25.75 USD)
Car Rentals
A good option for those who want to explore Istanbul and its surroundings independently. Be mindful of traffic and parking availability.
Cost:
Daily Rental: 700-1000 TL (23.35-33.35 EUR / 25.75-36.75 USD)
Fuel Cost: 35 TL per liter (1.20 EUR / 1.30 USD)
Ferries and Sea Taxis
Traveling between the two sides of Istanbul by ferry is a scenic and enjoyable option. Sea taxis offer a faster, private alternative.
Cost:
Ferry Ride: 15 TL (0.50 EUR / 0.55 USD)
Sea Taxi Starting Fee: 100 TL (3.35 EUR / 3.70 USD)