Talât Sait Halman Translation Award

Translator Elif Ersavcı was named the 2025 recipient of the award, given by İKSV in memory of Talât Sait Halman to recognise excellence in literary translation.

Aydın Gün Encouragement Award

The award, which supports a promising young musician under the age of 30 in the field of classical music, has been awarded to conductor, composer and violinist Kerem Tunçer.

Announcement of appointment

As of 1 July 2026, Yeşim Gürer Oymak will assume the role of General Director of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV).

Salon İKSV

New discoveries from around the world, Istanbul's beloved artists and rising voices from the local scene come together in Salon's 2026 programme.

The 54th Istanbul Music Festival

Wiener Symphoniker will bring its 125th-anniversary celebrations to the festival on 23–24 June 2026. Tickets are on sale.

Young Jazz+

'Young Jazz+ 25', the fifth album of the Young Jazz+ project launched by Istanbul Jazz Festival, is now available on all digital platforms.