From May 22 to 24, Alanya hosts a vibrant three-day International Festival of Culture, Art, and Tourism — bringing together culture, art, and entertainment in one event. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome.
Full festival program:
May 22, 2026 (Friday) | 22 Mayıs Cuma
18:00 — Festival parade begins (Festival Kortejinin Başlaması)
Location: In front of the Atatürk Monument (Atatürk Anıtı Önü)
19:00 — Festival opening — performance by “Alanya Belediyesi Zeybek Kursiyerleri” (Zeybek dance group)
Location: Rıhtım, Şelale Square (Harbor, Waterfall Square)
19:15 — Open concert — Aspendos Ensemble (Antalya State Opera and Ballet)
Location: Rıhtım, Şelale Square
19:45 — Official opening speeches
Location: Rıhtım, Şelale Square
20:30 — Exhibition visits and stands + opening of the “Turkish Cuisine Week” (Türk Mutfağı Haftası) area
A variety of exhibitions will also open, including:
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“In the Footsteps of Time: Kızılkule and Alanya” (photography)
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“Silent Witness: Kızılkule” (photography)
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“From Cocoon to Nature: Endemic Heritage of Alanya”
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“Heart of Silk: KOZA” (exhibition & performance)
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“Alanya Mulberry Garden”
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“Once Upon a Time in Alanya” (black-and-white photo exhibition), and more
May 23, 2026 (Saturday) | 23 Mayıs Cumartesi
From 11:00 — All stands and exhibition areas open, including “Turkish Cuisine Week”
Location: Rıhtım, Şelale Square
16:00 — International folk dance and music performances + school folklore and animation shows
Location: Rıhtım, Şelale Square
16:30 — Pyrography exhibition by Anna Naini “Following the Wood, Chasing the Fire”
Location: Historic Cistern Building, Red Tower (Kızılkule)
21:00 — DJ Performance — DJ Haluk Sarıtaş
Location: Behind the Old Municipality Building
22:00 — Concert — Aşkın Nur Yengi
Location: Behind the Old Municipality Building
May 24, 2026 (Sunday) | 24 Mayıs Pazar
11:00 — Opening of all stands and “Turkish Cuisine Week” area for visitors
Location: Rıhtım, Şelale Square
16:00 — International folk dances and music performances + school folklore and animation shows
Location: Rıhtım, Şelale Square
19:00 — Musical duet Kate VOVK and Natalie BARIŞ (“Musical tones rising from historic places”)
Location: Kızılkule Terrace (Red Tower)
21:00 — DJ Performance — DJ Gökhan Sakaltaş
Location: Old Municipality Building (Eski Belediye Binası)
22:00 — Grand concert — Goran Bregović
Location: Behind the Old Municipality Building
Throughout all festival days:
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“Youth Frequency” zone (Genç Frekans)
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Craft and food markets
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Caricature exhibitions
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Various art and cultural spaces
Come and enjoy with the whole family!