It is a grossly overlooked fact that Europe has a deep and lengthy Islamic history, one that stretches as far back as the seventh century and to the companions of the Prophet Muhammad known as the sahaba (sahabe in Turkish). And according to East London-based travel writer, historian, and autho...
Renowned Turkish pianist and composer Fazıl Say will bring his jazz quintet to London’s Barbican on Monday 24 May 2027, offering audiences an inventive new perspective on his music.Titled Say Plays Jazz, the programme pairs two new works written for the ensemble with fresh jazz arrangements of compo...
The songs of iconic Turkish-Kurdish singer Ahmet Kaya will take centre stage this December when acclaimed music collective Kardeş Türküler bring a special tribute concert to London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town.Taking place on Sunday 20 December 2026, Ahmet Kaya ile Kardeş Türküler will celebrate the late...
Turkish pop royalty is heading to London this autumn, as Ajda Pekkan takes to the stage at indigo at The O2 on Sunday 15 November 2026. The concert offers British fans a chance to see one of Türkiye’s most enduring stars perform a catalogue that has provided the soundtrack to generations.At 80, the...
Three distinct voices from the Turkish and Anatolian rock underground come together for an evening where heavy riffs, restless rhythms and regional musical heritage meet on the stage of Signature Brew – Blackhorse Road, London.Headlining the night, THE MADCAP deliver modern hard rock with aren...
With their first English-language single, a London-filmed music video and a landmark Wembley concert just days away, Türkiye's biggest girl group are making an ambitious play for international stardom.Turkish pop sensation Manifest are hoping to take the world by storm with their first English-langu...
From Ottoman-inspired imagery to Audrey Hepburn, a new exhibition in Fulham invites visitors to explore the stories artists tell through colour, texture and image.Istanbul-based ArtisArt Gallery returns to London this October with Once Upon a Time, a free exhibition bringing together 15 artists work...
Finchley Türk Müziği Kulübü (Finchley Turkish Music Club) will bring together music and remembrance this November with a London concert dedicated to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic.Taking place at St Mary’s Church in Islington on Tuesday 10 November, the concert will featu...
The sights, sounds and flavours of Türkiye will fill the heart of Washington DC this autumn when the city’s 24th annual Turkish Festival returns on Sunday 18 October 2026.Organised by the American Turkish Association of Washington, DC (ATA-DC), the free event will transform Pennsylvania Avenue NW in...
Turkish pop and rock singer Sibel Tüzün will bring a night of familiar favourites to Glasgow this October, performing a special concert at Mono to celebrate Turkish Republic Day.Taking place on Sunday 18 October, the concert will feature much-loved Turkish pop songs from the 1980s and 1990s alongsid...
