Learning Program Material: Mushroom

August 25 - 28, 2025 / The learning program, which will examine the relationship and contradictions between contemporary art and ecology through the production practices of different artists each month, aims to introduce young artists to contemporary works and diverse perspectives through the concept of "material."

Learning Program An Alternative View on Art and Children

Starting from the question “What do you think artis?”, this four-day teacher training delves into questions like “Why dochildren create art?”, “What is talent and is it necessary?”, and “Can everyonebe an artist?”. This creative discussion environment is designed for teachersand teacher candidates.

Concert Nilüfer Verdi Trio Playing Tunes for Peace

In addition to her musical output, the pianist Nilüfer Verdi creates works that raise awareness through her activism. As part of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival, she will take the stage with her trio to play songs for peace on September 27 at Yeldeğirmeni Arts Center.

Concert Refree Presents “El Espacio Entre”

Raül Refree is one of the most acclaimed Spanish producers of the last decade. The musician, who releases his solo work under the name Refree, will take the stage at the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival with a performance at Yeldeğirmeni Arts Center on September 28, presenting his album El Espacio Entre (2023, Glitterbeat).

Concert Joel Lyssarides & Georgios Prokopiou

Joel Lyssarides and Georgios Prokopiou bring the bouzouki to the jazz stage in a rare and remarkable encounter. Joel Lyssarides & Georgios Prokopiou will perform on ARTER on October 1 as part of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival, in collaboration with ARTER.

Concert Niechęć "Distaste"

Be sure to catch Niechęć live at Frankhan on October 2 as part of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival.

Concert Chief Adjuah

Two-time Edison Award-winner, six-time Grammy Award nominee and a Doris Duke Award in the Arts awardee Chief Adjuah will perform at Zorlu PSM Turkcell Platinum Stage on the evening of October 2, as part of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival.

Concert All Night Jazz: Jitwam (DJ Set), Grup Ses (DJ Set)

Jitwam and Grup Ses will bring their DJ sets to Frankhan on October 3, as part of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival.

Concert Enji

As a guest of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival, Enji will take the stage at Salon İKSV on the evening of Saturday, October 4, performing her latest songs as a trio alongside bassist River Adomeit, and guitarist and co-composer Paul Brändle.

Concert Önder Focan & Yavuz Darıdere "Legendary Hammond Trio" & Guests

For this special concert as part of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival, the trio will be joined by young jazz trumpeter from İzmir, Taha Maral, and acclaimed jazz vocalist Ceren Temel, known for her powerful performances. Promising an evening rich in musical color, the concert will take place on October 5 at Bağlarbaşı Cultural Center.

Concert Jazz Clubs Night: Ömercan Şakar "Project OM 4.0"

With his “Project OM 4.0” performance, Ömercan Şakar will take the stage at Nardis on Friday, October 7 as part of the Jazz Club Night concerts of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival.

Concert Jazz Clubs Night: Sinem İslamoğlu Group “Neo-Soul Vibes”

With modern neo-soul sounds fused with jazz, emotionally expressive vocals, and a unique repertoire of covers from Robert Glasper, Brandy, Beady Belle, and Erykah Badu, Sinem İslamoğlu will perform at Pera 77 on Friday, October 7 as part of the Jazz Club Night concerts of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival.