The 33rd Istanbul Jazz Festival ran 30 June to 13 July 2026: nearly 30 concerts, ten-plus venues, around 200 artists. IKSV organises it each summer, ticketed per concert.
Held 30 June to 13 July 2026; runs every summer•Multiple venues across Istanbul, Istanbul
2026 dates30 June to 13 July 2026Edition33rdProgrammeClose to 30 concerts, around 200 artistsVenuesMore than ten across the cityOrganiserIKSV, sponsored by Garanti BBVATicketsPer concert, priced by show and venue2026 names includedRobert Plant, Marcus Miller, Arooj Aftab, Thee Sacred Souls
Saucy does not run this event or sell tickets to it. It is organised by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV).
What is the Istanbul Jazz Festival?
The Istanbul Jazz Festival is an annual summer festival organised by IKSV and sponsored by Garanti BBVA. Jazz is at the centre, with pop, soul, electronic and global music around it. The 2026 line-up included:
Robert Plant
Marcus Miller
Arooj Aftab
Thee Sacred Souls
Leading Turkish jazz musicians
When is the Istanbul Jazz Festival?
Every summer. The 33rd edition ran from 30 June to 13 July 2026. IKSV publishes each programme well in advance.
Where is the Istanbul Jazz Festival held?
At more than ten venues on both sides of Istanbul, including concert halls, historic buildings, open-air sites and parks. Two concerts on the same night can be an hour apart.
How to get to Istanbul Jazz Festival venues
Central venues around Beyoglu, Harbiye and Besiktas: take the M2 metro and walk.
Outlying and open-air venues: check transport in advance, especially the return after a late finish.
Several nights: compare venues as well as line-ups. Consecutive nights on opposite sides of the Bosphorus take more planning.
How much are Istanbul Jazz Festival tickets?
Tickets are sold per concert by IKSV, priced by show and venue. There is no festival pass or wristband. A headline act in a large hall costs more than a Turkish ensemble in a small venue.
IKSV usually runs early-booking periods, so buy when the programme is announced.
Common questions
When is the Istanbul Jazz Festival?
Every summer, organised by IKSV. The 33rd edition ran from 30 June to 13 July 2026, and dates for each edition are published on the festival's own site.
Is there a festival pass or wristband?
No. Concerts are ticketed individually, priced by show and venue, because the festival runs across more than ten separate venues rather than on one site.
How big is the programme?
The 2026 edition ran close to 30 concerts across more than ten venues, with around 200 artists.
Is it only jazz?
No. Jazz is the centre, but the programme regularly includes pop, soul, electronic and global music. The 2026 lineup included Robert Plant and Thee Sacred Souls alongside Marcus Miller and Arooj Aftab.
Where are the concerts held?
Across more than ten venues on both sides of Istanbul, from concert halls to open-air and historic sites. Check the venue on your specific ticket before planning transport, since two shows on consecutive nights can be far apart.
