Istanbul Opera and Ballet Programme 2026–2027
Programme from 11 November 2026 to 11 January 2027
The following performances and concerts have been announced by Istanbul State Opera and Ballet for this period. All times are local to Istanbul.
November 2026
| Date | Time | Performance | Genre | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.11 | 20:00 | Romeo and Juliet | Ballet | AKM · Türk Telekom Opera Hall |
| 12.11 | 20:00 | Romeo and Juliet | Ballet | AKM · Türk Telekom Opera Hall |
| 13.11 | 20:00 | Pinocchio.exe | Contemporary dance | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 14.11 | 15:00 | Romeo and Juliet | Ballet | AKM · Türk Telekom Opera Hall |
| 15.11 | 13:00 | The Little Prince | Children’s opera | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 15.11 | 16:00 | The Little Prince | Children’s opera | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 17.11 | 20:00 | Musica Poetica – An Evening with Pushkin | Concert | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 18.11 | 20:00 | A “Real” Evening at the Opera I | Concert | AKM · Theatre Hall |
| 19.11 | 13:00 | The Little Prince | Children’s opera | AKM · Theatre Hall |
| 19.11 | 16:00 | The Little Prince | Children’s opera | AKM · Theatre Hall |
| 19.11 | 20:00 | Lucia di Lammermoor | Opera | AKM · Türk Telekom Opera Hall |
| 20.11 | 20:00 | Pinocchio.exe | Contemporary dance | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 21.11 | 20:00 | Lucia di Lammermoor | Opera | AKM · Türk Telekom Opera Hall |
| 24.11 | 20:00 | Momentum | Contemporary dance | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 26.11 | 20:00 | Edusa | Opera | AKM · Türk Telekom Opera Hall |
| 27.11 | 20:00 | Momentum | Contemporary dance | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 28.11 | 15:00 | Edusa | Opera | AKM · Türk Telekom Opera Hall |
| 29.11 | 15:00 | Momentum | Contemporary dance | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
December 2026
| Date | Time | Performance | Genre | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01.12 | 20:00 | Momentum | Contemporary dance | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 03.12 | 20:00 | Siemens Turkey Opera Competition Final Concert | Concert | AKM · Türk Telekom Opera Hall |
| 04.12 | 20:00 | Pinocchio.exe | Contemporary dance | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 05.12 | 15:00 | Romeo and Juliet | Ballet | AKM · Türk Telekom Opera Hall |
| 06.12 | 13:00 | The Little Prince | Children’s opera | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 06.12 | 16:00 | The Little Prince | Children’s opera | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 07.12 | 20:00 | Momentum | Contemporary dance | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 08.12 | 20:00 | Pinocchio.exe | Contemporary dance | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 09.12 | 20:00 | Giacomo Puccini Gala Concert | Concert | AKM · Türk Telekom Opera Hall |
| 10.12 | 20:00 | Edusa | Opera | AKM · Türk Telekom Opera Hall |
| 11.12 | 20:00 | Pinocchio.exe | Contemporary dance | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 12.12 | 15:00 | Edusa | Opera | AKM · Türk Telekom Opera Hall |
| 13.12 | 15:00 | The Scent of Music | Concert | AKM · Theatre Hall |
| 14.12 | 20:00 | Pinocchio.exe | Contemporary dance | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 15.12 | 20:00 | Opera Studio – Winter Journey | Concert | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 17.12 | 20:00 | Faust | Opera | AKM · Türk Telekom Opera Hall |
| 18.12 | 20:00 | Dangerous Game / Deli Dumrul | Opera | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 21.12 | 20:00 | Delirium | Contemporary dance | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 22.12 | 20:00 | Dangerous Game / Deli Dumrul | Opera | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 23.12 | 20:00 | Faust | Opera | AKM · Türk Telekom Opera Hall |
| 24.12 | 20:00 | Faust | Opera | AKM · Türk Telekom Opera Hall |
| 25.12 | 20:00 | Delirium | Contemporary dance | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 26.12 | 15:00 | Faust | Opera | AKM · Türk Telekom Opera Hall |
| 27.12 | 13:00 | The Little Prince | Children’s opera | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 27.12 | 16:00 | The Little Prince | Children’s opera | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 28.12 | 20:00 | Dangerous Game / Deli Dumrul | Opera | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 30.12 | 20:00 | New Year Concert | Concert | AKM · Türk Telekom Opera Hall |
January 2027
| Date | Time | Performance | Genre | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02.01 | 20:00 | New Year Concert | Concert | AKM · Türk Telekom Opera Hall |
| 05.01 | 20:00 | Pinocchio.exe | Contemporary dance | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 06.01 | 20:00 | Lucia di Lammermoor | Opera | AKM · Türk Telekom Opera Hall |
| 07.01 | 20:00 | Afife | Ballet | AKM · Türk Telekom Opera Hall |
| 08.01 | 20:00 | Dangerous Game / Deli Dumrul | Opera | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
| 09.01 | 15:00 | Lucia di Lammermoor | Opera | AKM · Türk Telekom Opera Hall |
| 11.01 | 20:00 | Pinocchio.exe | Contemporary dance | Süreyya Opera House · Kadıköy |
Tickets and the latest programme
Before booking, check the start time, age restrictions and seat availability on Sanat Cepte. For other events at AKM, see the AKM events calendar.
Getting to the venues
AKM is on Taksim Square. Süreyya Opera is on Bahariye Street in Kadıköy. Allow extra travel time if you need to cross between the European and Asian sides before the performance.
If you’d like to explore the city before the show, browse our Istanbul tours for an outing that fits your schedule.