Metropolis on Two Continents

Babylon Istanbul

Babylon Istanbul

Sep 18, 2011

Babylon Istanbul opened its doors in 1999 designed as a multi-purpose performance center and is Turkey’s leading live music venue. Top international names from jazz, latin, brasillian, reggae, world music, electronica spectrum are staged on weekends. Local bands hit the stage on weekdays. Babylon presents a monthly program featuring eclectic selections from...

Ghetto Istanbul

Ghetto Istanbul

Jul 17, 2011

A former bakery set in a split-level churchlike space decorated with frescoes by local art students. Ghetto Istanbul is a self-proclaimed music lounge catering to an affluent crowd of enthusiasts from their 20s into middle age. World famous saxophonist Ilhan Ersahin (who also opened Nublu in New York) books eclectic D.J.’s. for Ghetto. The fare covers the...

Istanbul Concerts Summer 2011

Istanbul Concerts Summer 2011

May 19, 2011

2011 summer concerts in Istanbul are here! and are many great musical events in Istanbul. Lineups are out now for 2011, and tickets are on sale, so check out the top Istanbul Concerts and events below. The Istanbul air comes alive with the sound of music when summer concert series kick off all around the Istanbul. ROXETTE IS BACK AGAIN 80’S Most famous...

Top Istanbul events for 2010

Thinking about a trip to Istanbul in 2010, but can’t decide when you should go? Why not plan your trip around one of these top events for Istanbul that will rock the city in 2010. The cosmopolitan city of Istanbul is named 2010 European Capital of Culture and named as the best place to be in 2010. A tally of major concerts are coming to Istanbul in 2010. If...

Julio Iglesias Opens Summer Season

World famous singer Julio Iglesias, is going to sing at the grand opening of Sortie, one of the best night club on the Bosphorus. Father of Enrique Iglesias will arrive with his private jet and will join a dinner at BARCODE, a new night club which is the first night club in a shopping mall called City’s. Sortie will open its doors for summer on May 27th...