Turkey 2025 Festival Guide

Turkey offers unforgettable moments to both local and foreign tourists with its unique festivals every year. 2025 will be a year in which the number of events full of culture, art, music and gastronomy will increase even more all over the country. Blended with Turkey's historical texture, natural beauties and warm hospitality, these festivals will offer visitors the opportunity to live every moment to the fullest. In 2025, as you explore the festival atmosphere in Turkey, you will encounter events that appeal to every taste, from extraordinary music performances to traditional rituals, from modern art exhibitions to gastronomic feasts. Get ready! Discovering Turkey in 2025 will not only be a holiday, but also a festival journey.

2025 Festival Calendar

1. Caravan Fest
2. Çamlıhemşin Ayder Snowman Winter Festival
3. Burhaniye Olive and Olive Oil Harvest Festival
4. Karaburun Daffodil Festival
5. Women's Games Festival
6. Datça Almond Blossom Festival
7. Icebreak Palandoken
8. Bodrum Bitter Herb Festival
9. Urla Herb Festival
10. Akbank Short Film Festival
11. International Orange Blossom Carnival
12. O'Fest Çanakkale
13. Millionfest Denizli
14. Karagöz Culture, Art and Kakava Festival
15. Çukurova Rock Festival
16. Sakarya Music Festival
17. Wolfest
18. Konya AstroFest
19. Mezitli Sea Sun Festival
20. Finike Orange Festival
21. Istanbul Jazz Festival
22. Sivrihisar International Nasreddin Hodja Culture and Art Festival
23. International Bursa Festival
24. Zeytinli Rock Festival
25. What A Fest
26. Bozcaada Jazz Festival
27. Bosphorus Open Air Metal Fest

1.Caravan Fest

Afyonkarahisar will host Caravanfest for the 3rd time between 24-26 January 2025. The event, which is a great meeting point for caravan enthusiasts and all festival lovers, will be two unforgettable days full of zakkum concerts and award-winning competitions. While enjoying the winter, you will both enjoy the caravan world and collect fun memories. Afyon Motor Sports Centre Caravan Area will be open free of charge to participants during the week of the festival. An unmissable experience for caravan enthusiasts and nature lovers. You can browse our website to stay in Afyon hotels during the Caravan Fest.

2. Çamlıhemşin Ayder Snowman Winter Festival

Rize's fascinating Ayder Plateau will host the ‘Snow Festival’ with its magnificent nature covered with snow in January. You will enjoy the snow during the festival in Ayder Plateau, one of the most popular places in Çamlıhemşin district. Accompanied by snow-capped mountains, colourful events and local culture, the snow festival will bring together participants of all ages. You will be able to experience the enthusiasm of the festival in the unique atmosphere of Ayder. ‘Snow Festival’ will be held on 25 January in Ayder Plateau of Çamlıhemşin district of Rize. If you are thinking about where to stay, here we have compiled Rize Çamlıhemşin hotels for you.

3.Burhaniye Olive and Olive Oil Harvest Festival

Burhaniye Olive and Olive Oil Harvest Festival is an enthusiastic event held every year in Burhaniye, the centre of olive production. The harvest time of olives, known as the green gold of the Aegean, becomes a pleasant meeting point for both producers and visitors. At the festival, workshops on the production process of olive oil, live music, folk dances and delicious local treats await visitors. While participants witness the traditional olive harvest, you can also taste the highest quality olive oils of the region. It will take place between 25-26 January.

4.Karaburun Daffodil Festival

The 7th Karaburun Daffodil Festival, which will take place in Karaburun on 25-26 January, will turn into an enthusiastic celebration in the capital of daffodil flowers symbolising the awakening of nature. This festival, which grows every year, will offer its participants unforgettable moments accompanied by the unique beauties of Karaburun and the colourful daffodil fields. The festival will include daffodil harvesting, local music concerts, traditional dances and delicious local food. 

5.Women's Games Festival

The Women's Play Festival, which brings the themes of women's rights and gender equality to the stage, will meet theatre lovers in eight different cities in Turkey in 2025. This event, the only women-themed theatre festival in Turkey and Europe, will be staged in February and March in Ankara, Aydın, Bandırma, Konak, Manisa, Muğla, Çanakkale and Ayvalık. The festival, which will last for five days in each city, will include different women-themed theatre plays, interviews and activities to raise social awareness. The festival aims to draw attention to the problems faced by women and contribute to gender equality through theatre. In addition, a portion of the proceeds of the festival will be donated to a non-governmental organisation to support girls' education. The detailed programme of the festival, which will be held for the fifth time this year, will be announced on social media accounts. It will first be held in Ankara between 3-7 February.

6.Datça Almond Blossom Festival

Datça Almond is famous not only for its quantity but also for its quality. Datça, which meets 10% of Turkey's almond production, draws attention with 85 different types of almonds. These almonds, which are grown in waterless agriculture, are 30-40% larger and tastier than even the world's largest American almonds with their flavour and large size. In January and February, almond trees bloom with white flowers heralding the arrival of spring. In Datça, the Almond Blossom Festival is a perfect opportunity to celebrate this time. Visitors can participate in various workshops and enjoy a fun atmosphere with dance performances while meeting handicraft products, local dishes and almond-themed products at the festival. You can also have the opportunity to experience the magical nature and culture of Datça more closely with nature walks, tours and historical discoveries. One of the most exciting parts of the festival is the almond blossom-themed photography competition, offering visitors an artistic experience. Datça Almond Blossom Festival will be held between 13-16 February.

7. Icebreak Palandoken

If words like snow, festival, ski, dance and concert excite you, Icebreak Winter Festival is for you. This festival, which will be held in Palandöken's snow-covered pivitelerlestes between 21-23 February, will offer an unforgettable experience with a great line-up of artists, unlimited entertainment and different activities.Bringing together university students from all over Turkey, Icebreak offers a feast of snow and music, allowing participants to relieve stress and make new friends. Icebreak continues to be the most entertaining of winter festivals with events that bring the fun to the top and high quality ski slopes.

8.Bodrum Bitter Herb Festival

The 6th Bitter Herb Festival, which brings together those seeking healing and flavour in the nature of Bodrum, will be held in Ortakent Köyiçi on 5-6 April. The festival, where dishes made with natural herbs and local flavours will be discovered, will offer participants both a gastronomic journey and an experience intertwined with the unique nature of the region. In addition to keeping Bodrum's traditional cuisine alive, the festival will be an unforgettable opportunity for those who want to discover healthy living and the healing power of nature together.

9.Urla Herb Festival

The Urla Herb Festival, which will be held in Urla on 9-10 March, aims to sustain local nutrition, rural development and the natural richness of the region. The festival, which attracts attention with its increasing number of participants every year, offers the opportunity to get to know the local herbs and offers a unique experience to the participants with workshops where herb collection and local dishes are prepared. In addition, the historical and cultural texture of Urla is explored with concerts, talks and cultural excursions organised during the festival. It will be a perfect event for those who want to discover the healing power of natural herbs, taste local flavours and spend a weekend in touch with nature.

10.Akbank Short Film Festival

Akbank Short Film Festival will bring together the talented names of the cinema world between 17-27 March 2025. This festival, which has been inspiring cinema lovers for years, brings together short film enthusiasts with new and bold stories as every year. Selected short films from all over Turkey and around the world will be presented to the audience throughout the festival. Innovative perspectives and creative productions in the cinema industry will inspire the participants and shed light on the future of cinema. You can also meet with cinema professionals in panels and workshops and learn about new developments in cinema. Akbank Short Film Festival is waiting for everyone who wants to reinforce their passion for cinema.  

11.International Orange Blossom Carnival

The International Orange Blossom Carnival, which is celebrated with enthusiasm in the colourful streets of Adana, comes to life once again between 4-13 April 2025. Since 2013, this event, which has been organised by civil initiative and is Turkey's first carnival, brings the vitality of spring and the unique scent of orange blossoms to Adana every year. Filling the streets with dance, music and colour, the carnival welcomes both locals and visitors from all over the world to share cultural richness. This unforgettable event offers a unique experience for everyone who wants to enjoy the energy of spring to the fullest.

12. O'Fest Çanakkale

O'Fest, which will take place in Çanakkale between 1-4 May, brings together the enthusiasm and energy of spring. Blended with the natural beauties of the region, this unique festival offers a programme full of fun events, concerts, workshops and gastronomic delights. Bringing together everyone who wants to have a pleasant experience intertwined with nature in the historical and cultural atmosphere of Çanakkale, O'Fest invites both locals and out-of-town guests to an unforgettable spring celebration.

13.Milyonfest Denizli

Milyonfest Denizli, which will be held in Denizli between the dates 8-11, offers a unique festival experience where music and entertainment meet. Bringing together Turkey's most popular artists and bands, this four-day event promises to provide unforgettable moments in the energetic atmosphere of Denizli. The festival, which will take place in an environment intertwined with nature, is waiting for everyone who wants to celebrate the enthusiasm of spring with music by offering a full programme to the participants with various activities and workshops as well as concerts. If you want to stay in a hotel during the festival, Denizli hotels are here!

14.Karagöz Culture, Art and Kakava Festival

The Karagöz Culture, Art and Kakava Festival, held between 22-24 May, crowns the arrival of spring with Kakava Festivities unique to the Romani culture. This colourful reflection of the enthusiasm of Hıdırellez, originating from Egypt and Asia Minor, is celebrated with great joy in Kırklareli, Edirne and western cities of Turkey. During the festival, there are pleasant moments with jumping over the fire, picnics by the water, music and dance activities, while in Kırklareli, traditionally, the Devil's Creek is crossed to participate in this enthusiasm. Blended with the cultural richness of Karagöz, this unique festival offers participants an unforgettable spring experience. This fascinating festival, as a cultural heritage that carries the traces of the past to the present, makes everyone who participates experience the freshness and joy of spring to the fullest.

15.Çukurova Rock Festival

The energy of music will surround Çukurova between 22-25 May. Çukurova Rock Festival is preparing to host Turkey's most popular rock bands and artists in Adana this year as it does every year. The festival, which will witness a unique combination of local and foreign music, will offer participants an unforgettable experience full of music in an environment intertwined with nature. This event, where free spirits come together in the warm atmosphere of Adana, is a candidate to be one of the most exciting stops of the year for music lovers.

16.Sakarya Music Festival

Sakarya Music Festival, which will take place at Del Lago Hotel between 15-17 May, brings music lovers together for the fourth year in a row. This unique event, which will last for three days, aims to give the participants unforgettable moments with impressive stage performances and fun activities. With its atmosphere intertwined with nature and rich programme, Sakarya Music Festival will be one of the most special stops of this spring for music lovers. Get ready for fun and the unifying power of music.

17. Wolfest

WOLFEST'25, which will take place between 30 May - 1 June 2025 at Tırmata Beach, the unique beach of Kilyos, invites nature lovers and music lovers to a fascinating experience. Set against the cool waters of the Black Sea, the festival appeals to participants of all ages with camping, sports, nature walks and special activities for children, as well as sea, sand and sun. WOLFEST'25, which is organised in the city but away from the chaos, is a candidate to be the most exciting festival of Istanbul. This event, which you can attend with combined, daily or camping ticket options, is waiting for you to accumulate unforgettable memories of the year.

18.Konya AstroFest

Konya AstroFest, which will be held between 27-29 June 2025, invites sky enthusiasts to a fascinating journey of discovery. The festival, which is full of solar observation, nature walks and creative workshop activities during the day, will allow you to make unique night observations in a sky full of stars at night. The event will also feature competitions, inspiring talks and much more for both science enthusiasts and nature lovers. Konya AstroFest is an unmissable event for everyone who wants to discover the secrets of the universe and have an unforgettable experience.

19. Mezitli Sea Sun Festival

You can spend a weekend full of sea, sun and music at the Mezitli Sea Sun Festival, which will take place on 28-29 June 2025 at the Pompeiopolis Beach in the Mezitli district of Mersin. Held on this fascinating beach where the Aegean and the Mediterranean meet, the festival awaits you with a festival full of opportunities for participants to enjoy events intertwined with the sea, colourful concerts and fun activities. It will be an unforgettable festival with dance shows, beach games and live music performances on the beach while enjoying the hot summer days... A perfect getaway for everyone who wants to enjoy the sea and have fun with the rhythm of music.

20.Finike Orange Festival

The Finike International Orange Festival, which will be held on 29 June -1 July 2025, aims to both introduce Finike's famous oranges to the world and to celebrate the enthusiasm of the Cabotage Festival. This colourful festival aims to create an international interaction by reflecting the productive spirit and unique culture of Finike as well as traditional celebrations. The event, which aims to announce the Finnish people's love for production and this enthusiasm to the whole world, will offer an unforgettable experience full of concerts, local flavours, cultural shows and orange-themed competitions. By attending this festival among the orange groves, you will discover the history of the city and have the opportunity to have a fun holiday.

21.Istanbul Jazz Festival

The 32nd Istanbul Jazz Festival, which will be held between 1-18 July 2025, brings music lovers together with a magical jazz experience. The festival, which will take place in various venues in Istanbul as every year, will fill the city with music with the performances of local and international jazz artists. In addition to concerts, the festival also offers workshops, talks and special events for those who want to explore different genres of jazz. This year, the most talented names of jazz music will bring the magic of jazz to life among the historical and cultural richness of Istanbul. This unique event, full of both music and culture, will be a meeting point for Istanbul's jazz lovers.

22.Sivrihisar International Nasreddin Hodja Culture and Art Festival

Nasreddin Hodja Festivities, which will be held on 4-6 July 2025, will host a festival full of colourful events in Sivrihisar to commemorate Nasreddin Hodja, famous for his philosophical thoughts and humorous perspective. In this special event, concerts, international folk dance performances, athletics competitions, exhibitions, children's games and local organic products unique to Sivrihisar will be presented to the palate. In addition, activities that appeal to participants of all ages will be organised with souvenir stands and various shows. An unforgettable experience awaits everyone who wants to discover Sivrihisar culture and Nasreddin Hodja's legacy more closely.

23.International Bursa Festival

The International Bursa Festival, Turkey's longest-running event, brings Bursa together with art for the 63rd time this year between 5-31 July with the participation of famous artists and groups. The festival aims to make Bursa more livable, meaningful and immortal by recognising the city not only by its buildings and streets, but also by its culture and the artistic atmosphere that feeds from that culture. This great organisation, which enlivens the city with cultural events accessible to people of all ages and walks of life, aims to fill every district, neighbourhood and street of Bursa with art. This year's festival brings the cultural richness of the city to the forefront once again, bringing art together with an atmosphere that surrounds the city.  

24.Zeytinli Rock Festival

Zeytinli Rock Festival brings together rock music lovers in the unique atmosphere of Sarıgerme Beach on 20-24 August. Offering an unforgettable experience to the participants with its natural beauty and music-filled atmosphere, this festival attracts more and more participants every year as one of the most exciting music events in Turkey. During the festival, legendary names of rock music will take the stage, offering participants not only music, but also the opportunity to enjoy pleasant moments on the mesmerising beach of Sarigerme. Zeytinli Rock Festival, where music, nature and entertainment are intertwined, invites rock lovers to an enthusiastic celebration this year.

25.What A Fest

Sea, sand, sun, music and entertainment... What A Fest offers an unforgettable experience to festival lovers in Foça, Izmir on 20-24 August. Bringing together more than 10 music genres, you can spend music-filled moments with more than 30 original bands and musicians performing in a wide range from rock music to alternative pop, synth-pop to electronic music. In addition to the concerts, workshops, dance shows, sports events and games will enrich the festival atmosphere. What A Fest, where you can enjoy fun and music while camping on the beach, is waiting for everyone who wants to have a real festival experience.

26.Bozcaada Jazz Festival

While Bozcaada always offers a unique charm with its untouched nature, warm people and delicious wine, it brings jazz lovers together with the 9th Bozcaada Festival, which will be held between 5-7 September.This festival, which started in 2017, brings together nationally and internationally renowned artists and young musicians, giving music lovers unforgettable moments. In this festival, where jazz is blended with many different genres such as pop, funk, ethnic, Balkan, music and nature melt into one in the fascinating nature of Bozcaada. This event, which grows every year, continues to add colour to the culture and artistic atmosphere of the island.

27.Bosphorus Open Air Metal Fest

Bosphorus Open Air Metal Fest invites metal music fans to one of the most special open air venues in Istanbul. This annual festival brings together legendary metal bands from around the world and the best of the local scene. Attendees experience unforgettable moments with the powerful and energetic rhythms of metal music accompanied by the Bosphorus view. With the best representatives from different metal subgenres taking the stage, this event is not only a celebration of music, but also of a lifestyle and culture. Metal lovers surrender to the power of music at Bosphorus Open Air Metal Fest. 20-21 September