Bodrum is packed with ballet, theater & stand-up comedy, concerts, talks, workshops, exhibitions, and children’s activities this week!
🩰 Bodrum Ballet Festival (North Moat of Bodrum Castle) — @operabaleizmir
- Tango Passion – A passionate dance night.
🗓️ August 17–18, 2025 • ⏰ Starts at 9:45 p.m. • 🎫 biletinial.com - Blood Wedding – A dramatic adaptation of Lorca’s play.
🗓️ August 21–22, 2025 • ⏰ 9:45 p.m. • 🎫 biletinial.com - Electronics – Modern Dance Performance – Dynamic performance with contemporary choreographies.
🗓️ August 25, 2025 • ⏰ 9:45 PM • 🎫 biletinial.com
🎭 Theater & Stand-Up (List on the card)
- Havva - Theater & Talk - Stage narrative inspired by Irmak Zileli.
🗓️ Tuesday, August 19, 9:00 p.m. • ℹ️ @metrekupbodrum - Nora 2 – Theater – A contemporary continuation of Ibsen's classic.
🗓️ Thursday, August 21st, 10:00 PM • ℹ️ @bodrum_zai - Okan Çabalar – Stand-Up – A one-man show guaranteed to make you laugh hard.
🗓️ Thursday, August 21, 9:00 PM • ℹ️ @metrekupbodrum - Vedat Özdemiroğlu – Stand-Up – A show full of sharp humor.
🗓️ Thursday, August 21, 9:00 PM • ℹ️ @thetapbodrum - United Nations 5-some - Stand-Up - Energetic evening with multiple comedians.
🗓️ Saturday, August 23rd, 9:00 PM • ℹ️ @metrekupbodrum
Discussions
- An Interview with İlker Başbuğ on Young Leadership – A Conversation that Inspires Young Leaders.
🗓️ Monday, August 18, 8:30 PM • ℹ️ @bodrumrotaract - Özgür Mumcu – Interview & Signing – On current issues and literature.
🗓️ Friday, August 22, 7:00 PM • ℹ️ @insperabodrum - Conference on the Taviloğlu Collection – Art history and collection awareness.
🗓️ Thursday, August 21st, 5:30 PM • ℹ️ @insperabodrum - Local Deity in Caria During the Hellenistic Period – History and Culture of Caria.
🗓️ Thursday, August 21, 9:00 PM • ℹ️ @bodrumbel
🛠️ Workshops
- Roman Dance Workshop – The energetic rhythm of Roman dance.
🗓️ Monday, August 18, 7:00 PM–8:15 PM • ℹ️ @insperaartacademy - In the Footsteps of Central Asian & Turkic Traditions – TÜMATA – The Tradition of Music Therapy.
August 20th, Wednesday • @tumata.tr - From Zero to Stage: Role, Direction, Dream – Theatre Workshop – 6-week creative process.
🗓️ Wednesday, August 20th, 19:00 (every Wed & Fri) • ℹ️ @insperaartacademy - Chemical Body Workshop – An experience exploring the body as a laboratory.
🗓️ Saturday, August 23, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM • ℹ️ @insperaartacademy
🌊 Experiences & Community
- Freediving – Freediving Experience – Introductory training to the magic of the underwater world.
🗓️ Date details on card • ℹ️ @freedivingbodrum - Garage Sale - Vintage pieces & delicious finds.
🗓️ Tuesday, August 19, 7:00 PM • 📍 Gupa • ℹ️ @cielo_eventco - Star Patrons Gala – Dog Beauty Contest – Night with DJ performance and surprises.
🗓️ Sunday, August 24, 7:00 PM–12:00 AM • ℹ️ @pabbodrum - Yoga & Art Therapy – Mind-Body Balancing.
🗓️ Tuesday, August 19, 7:00 PM–9:45 PM • 📍 Bodrum Dome Suites • ℹ️ @tenseatsbodrum
🎶 Gümüşlük Music Festival — @gumuslukfest
- Deli Bakkal – Concert – Colorful stage with Afrobeat & Anatolian funk touches.
August 19, 8:30 PM • SUDA – Festival Center - Congyu Wang – Piano Recital – Enchanting evening from a world-class pianist.
August 21, 9:15 PM • Location: TAŞTA – Ancient Quarry - Mehmet Tekin – “Junk Poetics” Sculpture Exhibition – Impressive works with recycled materials.
🗓️ August 24–September 3 • ⏰ Opening August 24, 6:00 PM • 📍 Armonia Bodrum Evleri, Chapel
For Children
- Cezanne and Oil Pastel Landscapes – Workshop – Pastels inspired by nature for ages 5–12.
🗓️ Tuesday, August 19, 17:00–18:30 • ℹ️ @umayarthub - Violin Lesson – Little Musicians Take the Stage – Basic Violin for 7+.
🗓️ Every Wednesday, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM • ℹ️ @insperaartacademy - Monet's Water Lilies – 3D Paintings – 3D works inspired by famous pieces.
🗓️ Saturday, August 23, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM • ℹ️ @insperaartacademy - Workshop Piera Children & Youth Choir – Polyphonic, rhythmic choir experience.
🗓️ September 6th Meetup Workshop • ℹ️ @atolye_piera - Children's Cinema - Kiko the Hero - Colorful & adventurous animation.
🗓️ Saturday, August 23rd, 9:00 PM • ℹ️ @oasisbodrum - Pinocchio - Children's Theater - Stage adaptation of the classic story.
🗓️ August 23, 3:30 PM & August 24, 12:30 PM • ℹ️ @metrekupbodrum - Paw Patrol - Children's Theatre - Beloved cartoon characters on stage.
🗓️ August 23, 12:30 PM & August 24, 3:30 PM • ℹ️ @metrekupbodrum
🎤 Entertainment & Concerts
- Didem Doğan & Trio Notte – Live Music – Jazz & Acoustic Romantic Evening.
🗓️ August 18th Monday, 9:00 PM • ℹ️ @perathaibodrum - Evencan Gündüz and the Aliens – Concert – Energetic stage by the sea.
🗓️ Tuesday, August 19, 9:00 PM • ℹ️ @yalimhotelbodrum - Yorgo Kertis - Live Music - Entertainment with Greek melodies.
🗓️ Wednesday, August 20th, 9:00 PM • ℹ️ @perathaibodrum - Kaan Öztürk ft. Hakan Aysev – Concert – Rock Meets Classical.
🗓️ Wednesday, August 20, 11:00 PM • ℹ️ @labohemmebodrum - Kerem Görsev Trio – Jazz Concert – Select jazz from a master pianist.
🗓️ Wednesday, August 20, 22:00 • ℹ️ @bodrum_zai - Demet Sağıroğlu – Concert – Romantic summer night.
🗓️ Saturday, August 23, 22:00 • ℹ️ @bodrum_zai - Hey! Douglas – DJ Set – 60s & 70s psychedelic dance night.
🗓️ Friday, August 22, 10:00 PM • ℹ️ @kornelbodrum - Ajda Pekkan – Concert – Unforgettable performance from the Superstar.
🗓️ Saturday, August 23 • ℹ️ @gunayrestaurantbodrum - Gökberk – DJ Set – Dance at sunset.
🗓️ Sunday, August 24th, 4:00 PM • ℹ️ @pabbodrum - Roger Sanchez – DJ Set – Electronic night with a world star DJ.
🗓️ Wednesday, August 20th • ℹ️ @hydebodrum - Aloha Party – The Cranberries – Party with tropical decorations.
🗓️ Wednesday, August 20th, 9:30 PM • ℹ️ @bodrumrotaract - Jazz Night - Live Music - Jazz enjoyment with Umut Deniz & Miraç Ozar.
🗓️ Saturday, August 23rd • ℹ️ @yaghanebodrum.cafe.bistro - Barbaros – Concert – Wide-ranging stage performance.
🗓️ Friday, August 22, 10:00 PM • ℹ️ @bodrum_zai - Magnificent Moroccan - Summer Concert - A classical-inspired summer concert.
🗓️ Wednesday, August 21, 8:00 PM • 📍 Herodot Cultural Center, Konacık – Bodrum
🖼️ Exhibitions (Citywide)
- Otherworld / Afterlife – Sculpture – “Parallel Universe” sculptures.
🗓️ August 13–22 • ⏰ Limited visiting hours • ℹ️ @gumuslukfest - IDA - Sergi - Contemporary Works.
🗓️ August 12–31 • ℹ️ @idagumusluk - Levent Oyluçtarhan – Coming with Dreams – Paintings built with dreams and images.
🗓️ August 14 - September 14 • ℹ️ @merqezart - İnci Başak Yörükoğlu & Deniz Demirer – First & Last – Duo Exhibition.
🗓️ August 16–23 • ℹ️ @bodrumart_sanat_kultur_dernegi - Adnan Turani – In the Footsteps of Color and Soul – Master Artist Retrospective.
🗓️ August 14–27 • 📍 Trafo • ℹ️ @bodrumbel - Banu Tarhan – Freedom – A quest for freedom with a sea and sailing theme.
🗓️ August 14 - September 14 • ℹ️ @merqezart - Emre İçdemir – Seeking the Unknown – Balance of Consciousness-Subconsciousness with Abstract Sculptures.
🗓️ August 8–31 • ℹ️ @lagunaloungeofficial @emre_igdemir - Murat Gülsoy – An Ordinary Day After the Apocalypse – A visual journey with literature.
July 12 – August 31, 2025 • @bodrum_zai - Colors of My Soul – Ivan Klymenko – A Journey of Colors & Emotions.
🗓️ Friday, August 22 • ℹ️ @caresse.art - The Ancient Memory of Woman – Ece Gauer – Turkish-Islamic & Western Figurative Synthesis.
🗓️ August 2–30 • ℹ️ @ecegauer @dibeklihan - Muzaffer Akyol – The Key to the Universe – Contemporary works on the theme of the Universe & Humanity.
🗓️ August 5 - September 10 • ℹ️ @artmelek_bodrum - Taviloğlu Collection – Pioneers of Modern Turkish Painting – A Long-Term Selection.
August 2 - October 15 • @insperabodrum
🖼️ Dibeklihan This Week — @dibeklihan
- Sema Barlas - “Clinging to Memories” (Painting) - Portrait and figurative works with a memory theme.
August 9 – September 4 - Devrim Erakalı – “Calligraphy and Horse” (Sculpture) – Contemporary wood carving interpretations.
August 9 – September 4 - Ezel Çelikten & Arda Ekber Sırmalı (Illustration) – Drawings and colorful figurative works.
August 9 – September 4 - Mehmet Emin Erşan - “Colors of Anatolia” (Painting) - Paintings inspired by Anatolia.
August 9 – September 4 - Autumn Breeze by Dibeklihan (Karma) – Ceramics, glass, painting, sculpture selection.
August 9 – September 4
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