IstanbulEntertainment

Live Music entertainment in Istanbul

  1. A

    Babylon

    This venue for live performances is a city institution. Its eclectic program often features big-name international music acts, particularly during the festival season. Most of the action occurs in the concert hall but it also runs an eponymous restaurant/lounge with a DJ spinning right behind the hall. Cover charges and performance times vary; book at Biletix or at the box office (open 10am to 6pm, longer on days of performance).

    reviewed

  2. B

    Garibaldi

    Garibaldi is tucked away in the side alley of an old Armenian Catholic church next to the Odakule complex on İstiklal Caddesi. Its dining hall has great acoustics for enjoyment of its pleasing fasıl group. In summer the action moves to the romantic cobbled courtyard.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Jolly Joker Balans

    The gig-goers among the lively multinational crowd enjoy the city’s best locally brewed beer (the caramel brew) and gravitate towards the upstairs bi-level performance hall, which features a balcony with glass floors. Check the website for schedules and cover charges.

    reviewed