Babylon Istanbul

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 jazz to reggae, world music to electronica, Latin to Turkish vibes as well as indie pop and rock acts.

Babylon is not only the first club in Istanbul, but is also the first venue having a professionally designed sound system which provides an extended aural experience.

With this marvelous placement of sound systems, you can enjoy the concerts in various music styles ranging from dub to rock, eclectic lounge to noise, electronica to world music.

Its capacity is 450 standing and 300 seated. Babylon was named one of the best 100 jazz clubs by Downbeat Magazine in 2002 and 2004 and is acclaimed for its variety and intimacy.

This is the best place where you can taste the real world music in Istanbul all through the year.