Bodrum Events: August 24-30, 2026

Bodrum events The week of August 24-30, 2026 closes with one of the most intense schedules of the summer season. Sertab Erener, Selami Şahin, and Nükhet Duru at Zai Bodrum, Fire of Anatolian at Bodrum Antique Theatre, Gündoğarken and Suzan Kardeş at Gümüşlük Sahne, Gümüşlük Music Festival recitals at the Antique Quarry, stand-up nights at Metreküp and Dion stages, as well as exhibitions at Dibeklihan and Merqezart, children's workshops, free open-air cinemas, and August 30 Victory Day concerts are on this week's schedule. The full list of the week, along with date, time, and venue information, is below.

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Concerts & Live Music

Kerimcan Durmaz – Live Performance
Savor Bodrum's August stage program opens on Monday evening with Kerimcan Durmaz. A night where food and music intertwine on the seaside stage; reservations are recommended.
📅 Monday, August 24 – 9:00 PM | Savor Bodrum
@savorbodrum

Mythrise – Concert
Mythrise is performing at the Hyde Bodrum event, which brings the festival spirit together with the energy of Bodrum. All drinks within the hotel's all-inclusive concept are included in the ticket price.
📅 August 24, Monday – 8:00 PM | Hyde Beach, Yalıkavak
@biletix

Aldo – Temple Bar Monday Night
Aldo, known from renowned stages, is on the Temple Bar stage of Manuela Hotel with his unforgettable songs. An energetic night for those who want to start the week dancing.
📅 August 24 Monday – 21:00 | Manuela Hotel Temple Bar, Bitez
@manuelaotel

Casino Nights with Şebnem Keskin
Savor's Tuesday evenings are dedicated to gazino culture. A nostalgic repertoire accompanied by Şebnem Keskin's stage performance and a long dinner by the sea.
📅 Tuesday, August 25 | Savor Bodrum
@savorbodrum

Müjde Kızılkan – Funk / Soul / RnB Night
In Cafe Bien Gümüşlük's "Season Two: Groovy" program, Müjde Kızılkan interprets a Turkish repertoire with funk and soul textures. A late-night concert by the seaside; reservations are required.
📅 Tuesday, August 25 – 10:00 PM | Cafe Bien Gümüşlük
@cafebiengumusluk

Cuban Nights – Septeto Carisma
Traditional Cuban music and dance featuring a live performance by the Cuban musicians Septeto Carisma at Manuela Hotel. A special summer night program danced to the accompaniment of Latin rhythms.
📅 Tuesday, August 25 and Friday, August 28 – 21:30 | Manuela Hotel, Bitez
@manuelaotel

İrem Derici – Concert
İrem Derici is on the stage at Club Catamaran, the world's first floating bar. A late-night concert at one of the most famous venues of Bodrum nights.
📅 Tuesday, August 25 – 11:30 PM | Club Catamaran Bodrum
@biletix

Özcan Deniz – Concert
Özcan Deniz is on stage at Günay Yalıkavak Restaurant. A concert evening with dinner and marina views.
📅 August 26, Wednesday – 20:00 | Günay Yalıkavak Restaurant
@biletix

Dilek Sert Erdoğan – Jazz Night
Jazz vocalist Dilek Sert Erdoğan is performing in the Wednesday leg of Pera 77’s August jazz series. A jazz night accompanied by dinner on the scenic terrace.
📅 Wednesday, August 26 – 21:00 | Pera 77 Pop-Up Bodrum
@perayetmisyedi

Sertab Erener feat. Emre Kula – Concert
Sertab Erener, one of the most powerful voices in Turkish music, is accompanied on stage by Emre Kula, who has been her producer for many years and composed numerous songs. All proceeds from the concert will be donated to animal welfare projects working for stray animals.
📅 Wednesday, August 26 – 21:30 (doors open 20:45) | Zai Bodrum Stage
@bodrum_zai

Grup Gündoğarken – "Hal ve Gidiş"
The 40-year musical journey of brothers Gökhan and Burhan Şeşen, stretching from their childhood to the present day. The story, which extends from vinyl records and concerts to school life and dreams, is told through beloved songs and the original compositions of master musicians.
📅 Wednesday, August 26 – 10:00 PM | Gümüşlük Sahne
@gumusluksahne

Terry Jorrys – Funk / Soul Night
At Café Bien Gümüşlük’s "Season Two: Groovy" program, Terry Jorrys brings rhythm, soul, and a high-energy night. Reservations are required.
📅 Wednesday, August 26 – 10:00 PM | Cafe Bien Gümüşlük
@cafebiengumusluk

Son de Cuba – Latin Night
Live Latin music at Pera Thai Bodrum. High tempo, dancing, and one of the last strong nights of summer; outdoor seating with a limited number of tables.
📅 Wednesday, August 26 | Pera Thai Bodrum, Dibeklihan
@perathaibodrum

Yol Project – Live Music
Yol Project is on the Savor stage for two nights this week. A live performance by the water, accompanying dinner.
📅 Wednesday, August 26 and Friday, August 28 | Savor Bodrum
@savorbodrum

Hakan Altun – Concert
Hakan Altun is on the stage at Günay Yalıkavak Restaurant. A summer evening concert with a seated dinner setup, against a marina view.
📅 August 27 Thursday – 20:00 | Günay Yalıkavak Restaurant
@biletix

Su İdil – Funk / RnB / Pop Night
In Cafe Bien Gümüşlük's August program, Su İdil; a Thursday night with funk and RnB textures. Reservations required.
📅 Thursday, August 27 – 10:00 PM | Cafe Bien Gümüşlük
@cafebiengumusluk

Ata Marin Band – Live Music
The rhythm of summer is at Parlé Bodrum every Thursday with the Ata Marin Band. A night of live music with special flavors, signature cocktails, and the atmosphere of Yalıkavak Marina.
📅 Thursday, August 27 – 10:00 PM | Parlé Bodrum, Yalıkavak Marina
@parle_restaurant

Ethnolyra – Live Performance
Ethnolyra is on stage for Hyde Beach's Friday evening program. The ticket price includes all drinks within the scope of the hotel's concept.
📅 Friday, August 28 – 8:00 PM | Hyde Beach, Yalıkavak
@biletix

Ebru Yaşar – Concert
Ebru Yaşar is on the stage at Günay Yalıkavak Restaurant. A Friday night with dinner, featuring her beloved songs.
📅 Friday, August 28 – 8:00 PM | Günay Yalıkavak Restaurant
@biletix

Ferhat Göçer – Free Concert
In memory of the late Şevket Sabancı, a free concert is being held in collaboration with the Şevket Sabancı Culture and Art Center and Bodrum Municipality. Invitations can be obtained from the Şevket Sabancı Culture and Art Center, with a maximum of two invitations per person, and children under 12 are not admitted.
📅 Friday, August 28 – 21:00 | Turgutreis Şevket Sabancı Park
@bodrumbel

Selami Şahin – Concert
Selami Şahin, one of the most powerful lyricists and composers of Turkish music, is back on the Zai stage by popular demand. A summer night under the olive trees with his unforgettable songs. There is a +15 age limit.
📅 Friday, August 28 – 22:00 | Zai Bodrum Open-Air Stage
@bodrum_zai

House Band feat. Fikri Karayel – Indie-Pop Night
On the closing-soon Friday night of Café Bien Gümüşlük's August series, Fikri Karayel is accompanying the house band. An alternative indie-pop heavy program; reservations are required.
📅 Friday, August 28 – 22:00 | Cafe Bien Gümüşlük
@cafebiengumusluk

İskender Paydaş and Orchestra – Live Music
İskender Paydaş is on the Ginn Gümüşlük stage with his orchestra. A Friday night by the sea with dining arrangements; capacity is limited, reservations are recommended.
📅 Friday, August 28 | Ginn Gümüşlük
@ginngumusluk

Jazz Evenings – Live Music
Jazz every Friday evening at Voyn Kitchen & Bar; exquisite flavors are accompanied by jazz rhythms, and special cocktails are served during the pre-show Happy Hour. The artist of the week is announced on the venue's account.
📅 August 28, Friday – 21:00 | Voyn Kitchen & Bar
@voynkitchen

"Jazz in the Vineyard" – Özge Metin & Murat Arkan
The Saturday leg of Purple Grapevine's August jazz program. With Özge Metin on vocals and violin, and Murat Arkan on vocals and guitar; an evening extending into the sunset amidst the vineyards. Paid event, guests under 12 are not permitted.
📅 Saturday, August 29 – 19:00-22:00 | Mor Salkım Vineyards
@morsalkimbaglari

One Man Show – Türker Otcu
Musician Türker Otcu is on stage every Saturday at Jour Bodrum with his one-man show. It is an evening at the venue on the Gündoğan coast that can be enjoyed alongside dinner; reservations are recommended.
📅 Saturday, August 29 | Jour Bodrum, Gündoğan
@jourbodrum

Şenay Lambaoğlu – Jazz Night
Şenay Lambaoğlu’nye's distinct interpretation is accompanied by Neşet Ruacan, Şenova Ülker, Mert Önal, and Yiğit Şen from the Turkish jazz scene. Outdoor dinner & live performance format with table seating.
📅 Saturday, August 29 | Pera Thai Bodrum, Dibeklihan
@perathaibodrum

Nükhet Duru – Concert
Songs that carry the spirit of an era and never grow old, no matter how many years pass. Nükhet Duru brings not only beloved songs of the past, but also a rich repertoire compiled from different eras that is renewed on every stage. There is an age limit of 15+.
📅 Saturday, August 29 – 10:00 PM (doors open at 9:15 PM) | Zai Bodrum Stage
@bodrum_zai

Suzan Kardeş - Tavern Night
Suzan Kardeş is back at Gümüşlük Sahne following the tavern night on August 1st. It is one of the venue's traditional nights where songs, dinner tables, and laughter meet at the same table.
📅 Saturday, August 29 – 10:00 PM | Gümüşlük Stage
@gumusluksahne

Anıl Piyancı – Concert
Anıl Piyancı, one of the well-known names of the Turkish rap scene, delivers a high-tempo night on the Dion Bodrum stage.
📅 Saturday, August 29 – 22:00 | Dion Bodrum
@dionbodrum

"Jazz in the Vineyard – Sinem Öztop Trio
It is the Sunday evening closing the August jazz program of Mor Salkım Vineyards. Sinem Öztop is accompanied by Ethem Yavuz on saxophone and Nejat Parlar on guitar. Paid admission, guests under 12 years old are not accepted.
📅 Sunday, August 30 – 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Mor Salkım Vineyards
@morsalkimbaglari

Seran Bilgi – Jazz Night
Seran Bilgi is performing on the closing night of Pera 77’s August jazz series. A Sunday evening with dinner on the scenic terrace.
📅 Sunday, August 30 – 9:00 PM | Pera 77 Pop-Up Bodrum
@perayetmisyedi

Gripin – August 30 Victory Day Concert
The Bodrum center leg of the Victory Day celebrations. The torchlight procession starts at 21:00 from Milta Marina, and the concert is at 21:45 at Bodrum Municipality Square. Participation is free.
📅 Sunday, August 30 – 9:45 PM | Bodrum City Square
@bodrumbel

Can Ozan – August 30 Victory Day Concert
The Turgutreis leg of the Victory Day celebrations. The torchlight procession starts at 21:00 from Akçaalan, and the concert is at 21:45 at Turgutreis Atatürk Square. Participation is free of charge.
📅 Sunday, August 30 – 21:45 | Turgutreis Atatürk Square
@bodrumbel

Esra Üçcan – "Parisien Sunday"
Esra Üçcan and her piano are at Sepaj Stage every Sunday evening. A special repertoire compiled from Turkish and French songs, adorned with classical music melodies and jazz motifs, accompanied by the chef's delicacies and special cocktails.
📅 Sunday, August 30 – 21:30 | Sepaj Stage, Yalıkavak
@esra_uccan

Greek Night - DeeJay Mr. Guide
A wonderful Aegean tavern turns its direction to Greece every Sunday. A selection from the shared musical culture of the 70s and 80s; a cheerful Aegean night that starts with food and leads to trying sirtaki.
📅 Sunday, August 30 | A Wonderful Aegean Tavern, Bitez
@harikabitez

Kıvanç Kasar – "Golden Hours"
The long-sought Golden Hours format is moving outdoors this time. With Kivanç Kasar's selection, it is on the Savor stage on the last Sunday evening of August.
📅 Sunday, August 30 | Savor Bodrum
@savorbodrum

Nightlife & Party

Cielo – DJ Performance
Cielo is performing at Roota Bodrum's open-air program running from day to night. An upbeat Tuesday set for the end of summer.
📅 Tuesday, August 25 – 16:30 | Roota Bodrum
@biletix

Vidojean – DJ Performance
Vidojean is performing at Hyde Beach's Thursday night program. The ticket price includes all drinks within the scope of the hotel's concept.
📅 August 27 Thursday – 21:00 | Hyde Beach, Yalıkavak
@biletix

80’s – 90’s Disco · Adamik X Savor Party
In collaboration with Adamik, 80s and 90s Disco is a dance-focused program that turns Savor's Thursday night into a party format.
📅 Thursday, August 27 | Savor Bodrum
@savorbodrum

ZAMNA On The Beach: Bodrum – Electronic Music Festival
ZAMNA, one of the world's largest electronic music festivals, is coming to Bodrum with its "On The Beach" concept. An all-day festival program at Kali Beach Yalıkavak.
📅 Friday, August 28 – 16:00 | Kali Beach, Yalıkavak
@bubilet

August Full Moon Party
A night where the full moon sets the stage: A program extending from midday to late night with sets by Yula Residents, Soul Grinders, Giulia Gutterer, and Fabrizio Mammarella.
📅 Friday, August 28 – From 3:00 PM till late | Yula Ortakent
@yulaortakent

Levent Dörter – DJ Performance
Levent Dörter presents a Friday set on Roota Bodrum's open-air stage; a program stretching from sunset to night.
📅 Friday, August 28 – 19:00 | Roota Bodrum
@biletix

Mati’s Fest 2026 – "Sunset to Late"
One day, four sets, one rhythm. A musical journey stretching from sunset to the rhythm of the night: Tutan (4:00 PM-6:00 PM), Kivanch K live (6:00 PM-8:00 PM), and Fuchs & Cervus (8:00 PM-10:00 PM).
📅 Saturday, August 29 – 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM | Mati’s Bodrum, Ortakent
@matisbodrum

Doğuş Çabakçor – DJ Performance
Doğuş Çabakçor is on stage during Hyde Beach's August closing week. The ticket price includes all beverages within the scope of the hotel's concept.
📅 August 30 Sunday – 21:00 | Hyde Beach, Yalıkavak
@biletix

Era7capone – Concert
Era7capone is on the Club Catamaran stage on the last night of August. A closing night during the floating bar's late-night program.
📅 Sunday, August 30 – 11:30 PM | Club Catamaran Bodrum
@bubilet

Classical Music & Festival

Gwendolyn Masin & Faruk Kalaycı – "Pendulum"
Innovative violin virtuoso Gwendolyn Masin and award-winning pianist Faruk Kalaycı are on stage as part of the 23rd Gümüşlük Music Festival. The program was curated inspired by the thousand-year history of the Ancient Stone Quarry and the concept of "time." Masin is the founding artistic director of the GAIA Music Festival and has performed as a soloist with orchestras such as those in Ireland and the Bern Symphony.
📅 August 26, Wednesday – 21:00 | AT THE STONE – Ancient Quarry, Gümüşlük
@gumuslukfest

Ekin Su Paker & Fügen Yiğitgil – Classical Music Concert
Soprano Ekin Su Paker, who has achieved success on Europe's leading stages from Oper Frankfurt to Theater an der Wien, and pianist Fügen Yiğitgil, known for her long-standing career at the Ankara and Istanbul State Opera and Ballet, are coming together as part of the 23rd Gümüşlük Music Festival.
📅 August 28, Friday – 21:00 | TAŞTA – Ancient Quarry, Gümüşlük
@gumuslukfest

Love Stories from the Opera – "Classics of Summer"
Opera, operetta, zarzuela, and musical selections meet the Bel Canto tradition. Accompanied by Maestro Tulio Gagliardo on the piano, soloists of the Izmir Opera are on stage: Aydın Uştuk (tenor), Eylem Demirhan (soprano), Evrim Keskin (mezzo-soprano), and Christopher Gagliardo (bass-baritone).
📅 Sunday, August 30 – 19:30 | Metreküp Bodrum, Midtown Plaza
@metrekupbodrum

Violin in the Sand – Young Talents
Young violinists, who went through an intensive masterclass process with master artists from all over the world at the Gümüşlük Music Festival Academy, take the stage at Kumda with the closing concert. With a technically ambitious program, the contemporary reflection of the master-apprentice tradition is witnessed.
📅 August 30 Sunday – 20:30 | ON THE BEACH – Gümüşlük Festival Center
@gumuslukfest

International Gümüşlük Violin Making Days
A six-day gathering bringing together luthiers, bow makers, academics, and musicians. Hands-on violin and bow making, instrument maintenance and repair workshops, and luthier presentations; visitors can attend as observers.
📅 August 25-30 | Gümüşlük Music Festival Center
@gumuslukfest

Theater, Stage & Stand-Up

Fire of Anatolia – Dance Show
A dance portrait based on the meeting of civilizations, bringing together Eastern and Western cultures and conveying messages of universal peace. Synthesizing folk dances with ballet and modern dance, the show features 3,000 folk dance figures compiled from every region of Anatolia. Created by Mustafa Erdoğan.
📅 Monday, August 24 – 9:00 PM | Bodrum Antique Theater
@bodrumantiktiyatro

RAN – "Severmişim Meğer"
Nazım Hikmet’s verses, memories, and love for humanity come to life once again on stage through Yurdaer Okur’s powerful interpretation. Taylan Aygar’s cello accompanies the words, bringing poetry and music together in a single breath.
📅 Tuesday, August 25 – 21:00 | Dibeklihan Open-Air Stage
@dibeklihan

Herodot Dance Shows – Viva Dance
A program featuring a combination of Latin dance, modern dance, and gymnastics performances. It is organized under the title "The History of Dance Comes to Life in Bodrum"; it is open to the public and admission is free.
📅 Wednesday, August 26 – 8:00 PM | Herodot Cultural Center
@vivadans

Okan Çabalar – Stand-Up
BKM Mutfak comedian Okan Çabalar is on the Metreküp stage with his one-man show. He is a name who has won the appreciation of comedy lovers with his characters in sketch shows, TV series, and films.
📅 Wednesday, August 26 – 9:00 PM | Metreküp Bodrum Open Air Stage
@metrekupbodrum

Tolga Üyken – "ARAF" Stand-Up
Tolga Üyken, who has written for the most-watched television programs for years and is known for İtiraf Et, gives a voice to two different Tolgas in his show: Tolga from Semt-i Mukaddes, who grew up in Eyüp Sultan, and the Francophone Tolga, who studied at Galatasaray High School.
📅 August 26, Wednesday – 21:00 | Stage Sea Soul, Bitez
@sahneseasoul

Hidayet Tili – "Revizyon" Stand-Up
In Dion Bodrum's August comedy program, Hidayet Tili is on stage with his show "Revizyon". Tickets are on Bübilet and Biletinial.
📅 Wednesday, August 26 – 10:00 PM | Dion Bodrum
@dionbodrum

Ali Poyrazoğlu – "Shingle Shingle Beyoglu"
Master actor Ali Poyrazoğlu is on the Zai stage with his revamped play. Improvisation, drama, tragedy, and lived experiences all on the same stage; a night that tells stories, makes you cry, and makes you laugh. There is an age limit of 15+.
📅 Thursday, August 27 – 21:30 | Zai Bodrum Stage
@bodrum_zai

Müşkülpesent – Stage Show
The Müşkülpesent team is at Sahne Sea Soul. A night moving from the podcast format to the stage; tickets are on Bübilet, and information and reservations can be obtained from the venue.
📅 Friday, August 28 – 20:30 | Stage Sea Soul, Bitez
@sahneseasoul

Salih Tıraş – Stand-Up
Salih Tıraş is on stage for Dion Bodrum's August stand-up program. Tickets are on Bübilet and Biletinial.
📅 August 28, Friday – 22:00 | Dion Bodrum
@dionbodrum

Kaan Sekban – Stand-Up
An extraordinary journey from corporate life to casting agencies. After working in the corporate world for ten years, Kaan Sekban, who received acting training abroad, narrates everything from white-collar dramas to behavioral disorders on social media with his unique style.
📅 Saturday, August 29 – 21:00 | Metreküp Bodrum Open Air Stage
@metrekupbodrum

"Table of Objections" – Traditional Turkish Theater & Cabaret
Founded to laugh and think together, the Objection Table is back on stage. It blends the characteristic features of traditional Turkish shadow/meddah play (ortaoyunu), cabaret, minstrel tradition, and our humor literature with a contemporary theater approach. 70 minutes, no intermission; for ages 12 and up.
📅 August 29 and 30 – 20:30 (doors open 20:00) | Komos Bodrum
@komosbodrum

Yusuf Demirkıran & Arif Şengel – Double Stand-Up
The duo stand-up night closing Dion Bodrum's August program. Tickets are on Bübilet and Biletinial.
📅 Sunday, August 30 – 10:00 PM | Dion Bodrum
@dionbodrum

Exhibitions, Art & Talks

Hakan Yilmaz – "Bodrum Joy" – Contemporary Media Art
Art historian and media artist Hakan Yılmaz brings together his digital works with ceramics and wood. Layered works fed by the Ottoman miniature tradition, digital animations focusing on seagrass, and references to everyday life. The artist's first solo exhibition in Bodrum.
📅 August 8 – September 3 | Yıldız Kenter Art Gallery, Dibeklihan
@dibeklihan

Elif Aydoğdu Ağatekin – "On the Shore, Shadows and Diaries"
The ceramic artist presents found, inherited, and discarded ceramic pieces, which have formed the basis of her production for many years, this time as part of a more personal narrative.
📅 August 8 – September 3 | Erdinç Bakla Art Gallery, Dibeklihan
@dibeklihan

Serhat Özdemir – "POSSIBILITY" – Painting Exhibition
Solo painting exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Serhat Özdemir. One of four exhibitions opened in Dibeklihan as part of the 2026 Filiz Akın Culture and Art Season.
August 8 – September 3 | Nedim Günsur Street, Dibeklihan
@dibeklihan

Güler Genç Erol – Art Exhibition
Painter Güler Genç Erol's solo painting exhibition is on display in the open-air square of Dibeklihan, amidst the village's stone texture.
📅 August 8 – September 3 | Orhan Kemal Square, Dibeklihan
@dibeklihan

Payam Latifi – "Simurgh: When Distances Disappear"
Shaped by Payam Latifi’ining original drawing language, the exhibition intertwines the concepts of mythology, transformation, and rebirth. The story of the thirty birds' quest for the legendary Simurgh is worked into earth, fire, and patience.
📅 July 8 – September 13 | Umay Art Hub, Dibeklihan, Yakaköy
@dibeklihan

Merqezart – Three Exhibitions in One
Opened in collaboration with Emin Antik Art Center, three exhibitions are in the same venue: Reta's "Geography of Self: Spirit and Body" (22 works on belonging and the body), Şeyma Tüzül & Aykut Öz's "We Are Not Depicting an Angel Here" (paintings and sculptures on the ambiguity of good and evil), and Ahmet Hıdır's "Listen to the Voice of the Paintings".
📅 August 6 – September 3 | Merqezart, Bodrum Marina Yacht Club
@merqezart

Yiğit Yazıcı – "The Artist's Selections"
A collection selection consisting of works that Yiğit Yazıcı has been thrilled to look at for years, chosen to live with, and accumulated over time. At its center are not only the works, but also the admiration and closeness felt for the artists who produced them.
📅 August 7 – September 13 | Inspera Design Store
@insperastore

Bedri Baykam – "All at Once"
An exhibition bringing together different periods and the multidimensional practice of Bedri Baykam, one of the pioneering figures of contemporary art. Approximately half of the artworks consist of new pieces produced by the artist in 2026 and shown for the first time in Bodrum; a cross-section of a production practice spanning over sixty years.
📅 August 9 – September 13 | Inspera Bodrum Culture and Art / Art Space
@insperaartspace

Burcu Öztürk Karabey – "The Sound of the Waves"
Organized in collaboration with Mine Art Gallery, the solo exhibition consists of works shaped around the themes of sea, memory, and transformation.
📅 August 1 – October 1 | BOLEKA Bodrum, Eskiçeşme
@boleka.bodrum

Necati Seydi Ferahoğlu & Nurgül Ferahoğlu – "Memory of the Soil, Trace of Man"
Two figures of contemporary Turkish painting and sculpture art are together with a selection of their original works.
📅 August 6 – September 6 | Zeynep Art Gallery
@zeynepsanatgalerisibodrum

Mixed Painting and Sculpture Exhibition
A mixed selection of paintings and sculptures by various artists can be viewed at the seaside gallery throughout the summer.
📅 July 10 – August 31 | Stone House Gallery / La Mer Beach Bodrum
@lamerbeachbodrum

"My Life is My Art" – Yalçın Gökçebağ Retrospective Selection
A retrospective selection compiled from Yalçın Gökçebağ’s different periods; the artist’s style depicting Anatolian landscapes and folk life stands out.
📅 July 18 – August 31 | B.B. Şevket Sabancı Culture and Art Center
@bodrumbel

Derya Güncan – "Left a Trace in My Heart" – Photography Exhibition
Derya Güncan's first solo photography exhibition. Faces and moments captured by the artist's lens; a selection presented with the wish that "those who left a mark in my heart leave beautiful marks in yours as well.".
📅 August 19 – September 9 | Flamm Bodrum, Gölköy
@drderyadan

Ayşim Damladol – "Son Tango"
BOHO Gallery's August program features Ayşim Damladol's solo exhibition. The gallery allots about a week to each exhibition; the last day of this exhibition is Monday.
📅 August 18 – 24 (last day) | BOHO Gallery, Türkkuyusu
@bodrumboho

"Colors of the Past" – Group Painting Exhibition
A mixed painting exhibition consisting mostly of collection works by Albanian and Turkish artists; a one-week program at Oasis's art gallery.
📅 August 21 – 28 (last day) | Oasis Bodrum Art Gallery
@oasisbodrum

Dr. Şahin Ünal – "The Name of Victory: Mustafa Kemal Atatürk"
The personal oil painting exhibition of painter and doctor Şahin Ünal, consisting of portraits of Atatürk. The artist approaches Atatürk through different periods, expressions, and moods, establishing the portrait as a transmission of memory with the approach of "painting not a face, but an idea." Opening on Friday, August 28 at 18:00.
📅 August 28 – September 5 | Bodrum Boho Art Gallery
@bodrumboho

"Painting in the World of Nedim Gürsel" – Talk & Book Signing
An interview and book signing on art with author Nedim Gürsel, who has lived in Paris for many years and always maintained a warm connection to his native language and Istanbul. Moderator: S. Seza Yılancıoğlu.
📅 Wednesday, August 26 – 18:30 | Bodrum Kangaroo Art House, Bitez
@bodrum_kanguru_art_house

Interview and Book Signing with Author Bedri Baykam
"In the event program accompanying the "At the Same Time" exhibition, Bedri Baykam is giving a talk on his writing and holding a book signing for all his books. Free of charge, limited capacity.
📅 Thursday, August 27 – 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Inspera Art Space
@insperaartspace

Ahmet Sönmez – "Let's Shoot a Film" Book Signing Event
Book signing event for director and academic Dr. Ahmet Sönmez’s new book, "Let’s Make a Movie." Saying "The movie of your dreams might not remain just a dream," the book is aimed at movie and book lovers.
📅 Thursday, August 27 – 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | İle Bookstore, Oasis Mall
@altisekizkafasi

"Health Advice Regarding Life" – Prof. Dr. Aysel Güven Interview
Prof. Dr. Aysel Güven is at the Gümüşlük Forum Workshop with a talk on healthy living. Güven, a physician and academic, is also accompanied at the talk by her books "Lemon Scent", "The Mixture of Colors", "The Tones of Scent", and "Vitamin Library" prepared for children.
📅 Thursday, August 27 – 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Gümüşlük Forum Workshop, Gümüşlük
@gumusluk_forum

Art Talk with Genco Gülan
An interview with artist Genco Gülan on his multidisciplinary practice, the relationship between material and space, and the ideas behind his works exhibited in "Both Beauty and Mind" at Caresse.
📅 Friday, August 28 – 19:00 | Caresse Art, Glass Lounge
@caresse.art

Ahmet Sönmez – Interview: "Independent Cinema and Courage"
"An interview on independent cinema and courage about the book "Let's Make a Movie." A meeting of film and book lovers with director and academician Dr. Ahmet Sönmez.
📅 Saturday, August 29 – 18:30-20:30 | Bodrum Art Club, Konacık
@altisekizkafasi

Child Activities

Turgutreis Sailing Club – Winter Season Team Trials
Turgutreis Sailing Sports Club is looking for new team athletes. Children born in 2017, 2018, and 2019 who reside in Bodrum are invited to be introduced to the sport of sailing and to the tryouts. Participation is free of charge.
📅 August 24 – 28 – 09:30-12:30 | Turgutreis Sailing Sports Club
@turgutreisyelkenkulubu

Inspera Art Academy – Tuesday Program
Theater Academy "New Edition" stage work and improvisation for the 9-11 age group; guitar lessons for ages 6 and older in the evenings.
📅 Tuesday, August 25 – Theater 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Guitar 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Inspera Art Academy
@insperaartacademy

Zache Art Studio – Children's Art Exhibition
A day showcasing children's artwork produced in the Zache Art Studio workshops. At the end of weeks of ceramic, mosaic, and painting work, the children are opening their own exhibition.
📅 Tuesday, August 25 | Zache Art Studio
@zache.artstudio

Sensory Studies Introductory Meeting
A meeting introducing sensory activities prepared for special education children. The content of the program, which supports the active use of the senses of sight, touch, hearing, taste, smell, balance, and body awareness, is being explained. Presented by: Burcu Özen.
📅 Wednesday, August 26 – 17:30 | Sade Atölye Bitez
@sadeatolyebodrum

Piano Workshop (ABRSM) – Larry Sevilla
ABRSM preparation; one-on-one study with a repertoire suited to each student's level. Technique, nuance, and musical expression are developed in a simple manner; those who successfully complete the exam receive their certificates from England.
📅 Thursday, August 27 – 17:00-20:00 (ages 6+) | Inspera Art Academy
@insperaartacademy

Inspera Art Academy – Friday Program
Theatre Academy "New Edition" stage work for the 12-16 age group and the Japanese Summer Program for the 7 and older group. In the Japanese class, language, games, stories, and Japanese culture come together.
📅 Friday, August 28 – Theater 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Japanese 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Inspera Art Academy
@insperaartacademy

Oasis Open-Air Cinema – "The Minecraft Movie"
Free open-air cinema organized by Oasis Bodrum in collaboration with Cinemarine. Family screening on the screen set up in the square under the stars; suitable for ages 10 and over.
📅 Friday, August 28 – 9:00 PM | Oasis Square
@oasisbodrum

Oasis Open-Air Cinema – "Ron's Gone Wrong"
Saturday screening at Oasis Bodrum's free open-air cinema. Robot friendship-themed animation; suitable for the 6+ age group, admission is free.
📅 Saturday, August 29 – 21:00 | Oasis Square
@oasisbodrum

Children's School – English Creative Drama & Painting
Two separate classes for kids: English through creative drama and an art workshop. Language learning through games, stories, and role-play, followed by creation with paint and brushes.
📅 Saturday, August 29 – 16:30-19:30 | Gümüşlük Forum Workshop
@gumusluk_forum

Inspera Weekend Children's Workshops
Theater, movement, painting, ceramics, and drum workshops on Saturdays and Sundays. On Saturday, Action and Movement Design on Stage and Japanese Summer Program; on Sunday, Theater Academy, painting, ceramics, and drums. Age range 4-16.
📅 Saturday, August 29, 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM and Sunday, August 30, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Inspera Art Academy
@insperaartacademy

Wellness & Yoga

Mindful Fitness – With Christina Werner
Mental and physical training method with Christina Werner; a morning session on strength, balance, and mindfulness.
📅 Tuesday, August 25 – 09:00 | Gümüşlük Forum Workshop
@gumusluk_forum

Laughter Yoga - Biriz Gündüz & Gülden Kleber
A yoga session full of joy, breath, and laughter. A short and enjoyable program in the garden of Gümüşlük Forum, requiring no prior experience.
📅 Tuesday, August 25 – 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Gümüşlük Forum Workshop
@gumusluk_forum

Breath and Energy Body Awareness Workshop – Didem Karasaç
Breathwork, diaphragmatic exercises, energy body work, and guided meditations; one hour on inner awareness with a deep breath.
📅 Tuesday, August 25 – 19:15-20:00 | Gümüşlük Forum Workshop
@gumusluk_forum

Breathwork Session with Suzy Perry
A small-group breathwork session designed to slow down, reconnect, and reset. At The Bodrum Edition’s Sunset Terrace, against the backdrop of the sunset.
📅 Wednesday, August 26 – 19:00 | The Bodrum Edition, Sunset Terrace
@thebodrumedition

Mindful Fitness – "Right Movement, Full Awareness"
A practice offering holistic awareness for mental, physical, and spiritual health through the ZFA method. Two modules: 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM for teens aged 12 and over, 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM for children aged 7-11 and their parents.
📅 Friday, August 28 – 17:30-19:00 | Gümüşlük Forum Workshop
@gumusluk_forum

Mindful Yin & Yang Yoga – Duygu Özay
Mindful Yin & Yang Yoga practice accompanied by Duygu Özay. A morning session focusing on breath, mindfulness, and connection with the body; reservation is required.
📅 Saturday, August 29 – 08:00-09:15 | Inspera Art Academy / Surfer Caravan
@insperaartacademy

Sunday Morning Yoga – Duygu Özay
A practice of reconnecting with the body through the guidance of the breath amidst the view of Gümüşlük. The Sunday morning is welcomed following the practice, accompanied by a fresh green detox drink prepared by Sia Eli; no yoga experience is required.
📅 August 30 Sunday – 08:15-09:30 | Gümüşlük Sia Eli
@insperaartacademy

Sports & Outdoors

Paddle Board at Sunrise – Free Meetup
Paddle boarding meeting on the sea during the quietest hours of the morning. You can join with your own board or rent one from the venue; no prior SUP experience is required, a brief orientation is provided at the beginning. Participation is free, space is limited.
📅 August 24, 27 and 28 07:30-08:45 · August 29 06:00-07:15 and 07:45-09:00 | Bodrum / Güvercinlik
@sup_board_bodrum

Beach Meeting with Special Needs Children
This time it's not just about rowing: a day to share the same sea and the same happiness with special needs children. It starts with breakfast; followed by paddleboard, breathwork and meditation, fairy tales, karaoke, clown activities, and music all day long. Participation is free for those bringing their own board.
📅 Tuesday, August 25 – Starting at 09:00 | Tequila Beach Caravan Park, Çökertme
@sup_board_bodrum

Sunrise Kayak Tour
A canoeing experience against the sunrise every morning in Bodrum. An activity that requires no prior experience and can be done by anyone who knows how to swim; it is organized every day, regardless of weekdays or weekends.
📅 August 24 – 30, every morning – 06:00-08:00 | Kano Bodrum
@kanobodrum

Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Tours – August Schedule
SUP tours featuring sunrise, sunset, and Aquarium Cove routes. Capacity of twenty people, all equipment included; reservation required.
📅 Sunrise Tue/Thu/Sat 06:00 · Sunset Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun 19:00 · Aquarium Sun 06:00 | Bodrum Windsurf Center
@bodrumwindsurfcenter

August 30 Victory Day SUP Meetup
Victory Day is celebrated with the Turkish flag over the sea at the first light of day. Two separate tours are organized: the sunrise tour and the morning tour.
📅 Sunday, August 30 – 06:00 and 07:45 | Bodrum / Güvercinlik
@sup_board_bodrum

Gastronomy, Workshop & Market Pleasure

Creative Writing Workshop with Aydın Şimşek
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. The three-day creative writing workshop, led by Aydın Şimşek, is open to anyone interested in literature and writing.
📅 August 24, 25 and 26 – 13:00-15:00 | Bodrum Kanguru Sanatevi, Bitez
@bodrum_kanguru_art_house

Wood Carving Class – With Cengiz Gür
A long-term workshop where wood carving techniques are learned from a master. It is one of the regular classes in the weekly program of Gümüşlük Forum Workshop.
📅 August 24 and 26 – 10:30-14:00 | Gümüşlük Forum Workshop
@gumusluk_forum

Back at Ya - With Fani Lina (Intermediate)
Intermediate Greek folk dance class accompanied by Fani Lin. A one-hour program featuring step practice and progression with music.
📅 August 24, Monday – 19:00-20:00 | Gümüşlük Forum Workshop
@gumusluk_forum

Olive Branch Textured Canvas Workshop – with Banu Selek
The symbol of Bodrum, olive branches, is turning into art. An olive branch is painted on a textured background, and the artwork is completed by placing three-dimensional olives. Capacity is limited to six people.
📅 Monday, August 24 – 14:00-16:00 | B Store, Eski Çeşme
@bybanuselek

French Desserts Workshop
One of the workshops closing out Foodrum Club's August program; techniques of classic French desserts are learned hands-on. Enrollment is limited.
📅 Tuesday, August 25 – 2:00 PM | Foodrum Club
@foodrum_

Painting & Conversation Gathering with Aslı Hotiç Türker
A table, some color, a bit of music. An afternoon dedicated to creating, painting, and chatting with Aslı Hotiç Türker, the creator of The Calmus. Participation is free and capacity is limited; participants need to bring their own books.
📅 Tuesday, August 25 – 18:30 | Inspera Mini Stage
@insperastore

Chef’s Table – Chefs Kemal Özsoy & Ulaş Oğul
A special tasting night at Mor Salkım Vineyards. Chefs Ulaş Oğul and Kemal Özsoy reinterpret familiar flavors with new techniques; the fire, grains, meat, and roots of Turkish cuisine meet the dashi, fermentation, and umami approach of Japanese cuisine at the same table. Each dish is paired with the vineyard's wines.
📅 Tuesday, August 25 – 7:00 PM | Mor Salkım Vineyards
@morsalkimbaglari

Basic Culinary Arts Training Program
The last session of Foodrum Club's recurring basic cooking program for August. In a hands-on class format, capacity is limited.
📅 August 26, Wednesday – 16:00 | Foodrum Club
@foodrum_

Dance and Movement Workshop (60+) – F. Deniz Mardin
Especially for participants over 60, a creative movement workshop inspired by Dance Movement Therapy. No prior experience is required; the final gathering of a four-session series.
📅 Wednesday, August 26 – 19:30-20:30 | Gümüşlük Forum Workshop
@gumusluk_forum

Movie Night – With Fethi Döner's Picks
An outdoor cinema evening curated by Fethi Döner; a program compiled from the newest and the best, in the garden of Gümüşlük Forum.
📅 August 26 Wednesday – 21:00 | Gümüşlük Forum Workshop
@gumusluk_forum

Fauna Pop-Up – Chef İbrahim Tuna & Chef Emrah Coşkun
Fauna, whose reservations are booked months in advance in Istanbul, is for the first time at the pier of Avantgarde Refined Yalıkavak with a special pop-up experience bearing the signatures of Chefs İbrahim Tuna and Emrah Coşkun. A two-night chef's table.
📅 August 26 and 27 – 7:30 PM | Avantgarde Refined Yalıkavak
@avantgarderefined

Zache Art Studio – Weekly Art Workshops
Art workshops dedicated to a different theme every weekday: from painting to mosaic, ceramics and sculpture to candle and porcelain jewelry. Sessions for children, youth, and adults are planned separately for each workshop; participants create their own work and take it home.
📅 August 24–28 (every weekday) | Zache Art Studio
@zache.artstudio

Folk Dances – Advanced Level – With Mehtap Kahraman Dinç
An advanced folk dance class taught by Mehtap Kahraman Dinç; the energy of moving together to the rich melodies of our culture.
📅 Friday, August 28 – 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Gümüşlük Forum Workshop
@gumusluk_forum

Ortakent Producer Market
The producers' market, set up every Saturday to meet local producers and access fresh, in-season produce. Chemical-free products, local producers, heirloom seeds, and seasonal varieties stand out.
📅 Saturday, August 29 – 08:00-14:00 | Ortakent
@bodrumseedassociation

Sundays Around the World
The Sunday gathering continues with the curation of Artistry of Good: breakfast and brunch accompanied by a DJ set featuring the music and flavors of a different geography every week.
📅 August 30, Sunday – 11:30-15:00 | Voyn Kitchen & Bar
@voynkitchen

Sunday Summer Brunch
A chic summer Sunday brunch on the sea-view terrace of The Bodrum EDITION. A sophisticated Sunday featuring live cooking stations, fresh handmade pastas, an abundance of mezes and salads, accompanied by a live painting event during the brunch.
📅 Sunday, August 30 – 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | The Bodrum Edition
@thebodrumedition

Sunday Brunch – Accompanied by Çağla Katırcıoğlu on Cello
Jour Bodrum's Sunday brunch proceeds accompanied by Çağla Katırcıoğlu's cello performance. Reservations are recommended for a long Sunday morning on the Gündoğan coast.
📅 Sunday, August 30 | Jour Bodrum, Gündoğan
@jourbodrum

Brunch on the Counter - Sunday with Live Music
Enjoy breakfast with live music every Sunday. One of Turgutreis's most delightful Sunday gatherings; the artist lineup changes from time to time.
📅 Sunday, August 30 | Tezgah Bodrum, Turgutreis
@tezgah_bodrum

Shopping & Other Activities

La Bohemme Footvolley Tournament
Matches in teams of two, best of three sets; capacity is limited to eight pairs. The winning pair of the tournament wins a two-person invitation to the Kıvanç Kasar concert taking place at Savor on Sunday evening, August 30. Participation via DM or phone.
📅 Friday, August 28 – 11:00 | La Bohemme Bodrum
@labohemmebodrum

"Blue Suits the Sea Best" – Seabed Cleanup Event
A seabed cleanup held at Torba Beach as part of the Bodrum Municipality’s environmental program. A morning event open to volunteers.
📅 Wednesday, August 26 – 10:00 AM | Torba Beach
@bodrumbel

Blood Moon Eclipse – Celestial Event
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon. Thanks to its geographical location, Muğla is among the provinces where the event can be observed most clearly; the sky turns red.
📅 Friday, August 28 | Bodrum-wide, locations with open horizons
@muglasende

Trends and Friends – Weekend Gathering
The three-day "Trends and Friends" event at the Casa dell’Arte Hotel: a weekend that brings together fashion, design, and social activities.
📅 August 28 – 30 | Casa dell’Arte Hotel
@trendsandfriendsturkey

Akyarlar Shopping Fest & Women's Handmade Crafts Event
The second event organized with the support of the Akyarlar Neighborhood Administration, bringing together local producers and consumers. Handcrafted products by female producers are on display; the proceeds aim to purchase a wheelchair for the TSD Bodrum Representative Office.
📅 August 29 Saturday – 12:00-22:00 | Akyarlar Neighborhood
@akyarlarmuhtari

August 30 Victory Day Torchlight Processions
Victory Day celebrations begin with a torchlight procession at two points: from Milta Marina in downtown Bodrum and from Akçaalan in Turgutreis. The processions end in the concert squares.
📅 Sunday, August 30 – 21:00 | Milta Marina and Akçaalan
@bodrumbel

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