Conversation Collective Sharing and Workshop

22 May 2027 - In this session of the Literature Talks, we will summarise the historical transformation of human nature and the impact of literature on society, and seek answers to the fundamental questions of the series through collective sharing in a workshop format.

Conversation Postmodernism and the Collapse of Reality

21 April 2027 - In this session of the Literature Talks, we will discuss postmodernism through The Name of the Rose and One Hundred Years of Solitude, as well as the collapse of reality, intertextuality, and the transformation of the concept of truth.

Conversation Modernism and the Fragmentation of Consciousness

31 March 2027 - In this session of the Literature Talks, we will discuss the aesthetic rupture modernism created in literary history through Ulysses and Mrs Dalloway, as well as the stream-of-consciousness technique and the fragmentation of time.

23rd Akbank Short Film Festival

The 23rd Akbank Short Film Festival, scheduled to run from March 16 to 24, 2027, is gearing up to bring a curated selection of exceptional short films from across the globe to audiences.

Conversation The Industrial Revolution, Realism, and Society

10 February 2027 - In this session of the Literature Talks, we will discuss how literature turned from the individual towards society through Les Misérables and Crime and Punishment, and how the Industrial Revolution and class conflicts transformed literature.

Conversation The Birth of the Novel and the Modern Individual

20 January 2027 - In this session of the Literature Talks, we will discuss the birth of the modern novel with Miguel de Cervantes, and the effects of the printing press, urbanisation, and the rise of individuality on literature.

Conversation Shakespeare and the Discovery of Human Nature

16 December 2026 - In this session of the Literature Talks, we will examine human nature and psychology through Shakespeare, extending the discussion to Dante as well.

Children's Theatre Akbank Children’s Theatre "What Am I Going To Be?"

5 December 2026, 13:00 - Celebrating its 53rd year, Akbank Children’s Theatre continues to bring unforgettable experiences to children and families with the play “What Will I Be?”, now touring various stages across Istanbul for the new season.

Children's Theatre Akbank Children’s Theatre "What Am I Going To Be?"

29 November 2026, 13:00 - Celebrating its 53rd year, Akbank Children’s Theatre continues to bring unforgettable experiences to children and families with the play “What Will I Be?”, now touring various stages across Istanbul for the new season.

Children Workshop Ankara in My Sketchbook (Ages 7-12)

21 November 2026, 15:00 - In this workshop, children will get to know Adnan Turani's artistic approach, and create their own interpretations of Ankara using colored paper, paint, and printing techniques. The event will take place at the Erimtan Archaelogy and Arts Museum in Ankara.

Children Workshop Exploring Distance: What’s Out There? (Ages 7-11)

21 November 2026, 13:30 - In this workshop, each child explores their own concept of “distance” through imagination and personal experience. The event will take place at the Erimtan Archaelogy and Arts Museum in Ankara.

Children Workshop My Transformation Story (Ages 7-12)

21 November 2026, 12:00 - In this workshop, children explore the concept of “transformation” inspired by Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis. The event will take place at the Erimtan Archaelogy and Arts Museum in Ankara.