Spring is in full swing in Bodrum during the first full week of May. This week, which kicked off with Hıdırellez rituals, is packed with theater, Anatolian rock concerts, sailing races, wellness retreats, and Mother's Day celebrations. Follow us on Instagram to see all the week's events: @bodrumguru
🎡 Hıdırellez Festival
3. Bodrum International Hıdırellez Festival
The festival held at Kumbahçe Paşa Tarlası continues into its 3rd and 4th days this week. In addition to workshops, competitions, traditional rituals, and cultural talks, live performances will also take the stage in the evenings.
📅 Monday, May 4th – All Day + 7:00 PM Nilgün Çalık Concert
📅 Tuesday, May 5 - All Day + 6:20 PM Bodrum Dance Flamenco Team Performance
📍 Kumbahçe, Paşa Tarlası
@hidirellezbodrum
🎭 Theater
Macbeth – A Two-Person Nightmare
Shakespeare's dark tragedy is staged this time with only two actors. Inspera Bodrum presents a minimalist yet powerful interpretation.
May 7 Thursday - 20:00
@insperabodrum @tiyatrobereze
Not Now, My Love! – A Two-Act Comedy
This complex comedy, set in a fur shop, promises an enjoyable Friday evening for audiences aged 13 and up.
📅 Friday, May 8 - 8:00 PM
@tiyatromeftun
What Are We Now? – An Interactive Relationship Comedy
The interactive relationship comedy, brought to the stage by Furkan Tuğrul Akbulut and Melisa Savrul, continues with its 2nd season. 45th performance.
Saturday, May 9 - 9:00 PM
@cabarettobodrum
What is This? Women – A One-Woman Show
A provocative and original performance about women, with commentary by Cemil İpekçi. At Bodrummodroom.
Saturday, May 9th – 3:00 PM
@bodrummodroom
🎤 Stand-Up
Alpay Erdem “New Show” – Stand-up
Alpay Erdem, performing with fresh material in Bodrum, opens the week with laughter at The Tap.
📅 Monday, May 4th – 9:00 PM
@thetapbodrum
Concerts & Nightlife
Kurtalan Express – Live Concert
The legendary Anadolu rock band Veli will be on stage at Bodrum.
May 6 Wednesday – 00:00
@velibodrum
Kurtalan Express – Live Music
The same week, a different scene: Kurtalan Ekspres this time at The Beatles in Turgutreis.
Thursday, May 7 – 11:00 PM
@thebeatlesturgutreis
Jazz Nights in Voyn – Tahsin Ünüvar Trio
This Friday, the mainstream jazz series in Voyn Bodrum continues this week as well.
📅 Friday, May 8 – 7:00 PM
@bodrumjazz
Latin Wind – The Cuban Latin Orchestra's Finale
A Saturday night at 1401 Food & Drink: dance and music together.
📅 Saturday, May 9th
@1401foodanddrink
Burcu Durmaz Acoustic – Live Performance
The acoustic night tradition that continues every Saturday at So Big Gastro Pub is still ongoing.
📅 Saturday, May 9th
@sobigpubbodrum
Piera Spring Festival – Live Music & Dance
Spring celebration at Piera with nostalgic songs, percussion, and solo performances.
May 10 Sunday – 8:00 PM
@atolye_piera
🌍 Cultural Festival
6th International Two Shores Culture Festival
Turkish-Greek folk dances, music ensembles, and cultural gatherings for three days in Bodrum.
May 8 Friday – 5:00 PM (opening parade and show)
📅 Saturday, May 9 - 1:00 PM (Kumbahçe Square opening)
📅 Sunday, May 10 – 1:00 PM (closing program)
@bodrumikiyakakulturfestivali
🖼️ Exhibitions
Atatürk Painting Exhibition – Dr. Şahin Ünal
An exhibition of Atatürk portraits is being held at the Mausoleum Exhibition Hall until May 31.
📅 May 4 – May 31, 2026 | Opening: Monday, May 4 – 6:00 PM
B.B. Mausolos Reception Hall
@bodrumbel
Wireworks – Personal Sculpture Exhibition
Kadir Özyalçın's solo exhibition, featuring his wire sculptures, is opening at Hey Joe Bodrum.
May 5 - May 16, 2026 | Opening: Tuesday, May 5 - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Hey Joe Bodrum
@start.sanat
Trace: Experimental Processes on Image – Group Exhibition
MSKU Bodrum Faculty of Fine Arts Graphic Design master's exhibition opens its doors at BodrumArt.
📅 Opening: Wednesday, May 6 – 6:00 PM
📍 BodrumArt Art Gallery, Ortakent Meetpoint AVM
@bodrumgra
Garden of Time – Group Exhibition
Curated by Nevin Yalçın Beldan, the mixed exhibition Inspera is on display in Bodrum until May 28.
📅 April 14 – May 28, 2026 (ongoing)
Inspera Bodrum
🐣 Kids' Activities
Bodrum Kids & Family Fest – Spring Edition
A Saturday program filled with science experiments, a mascot show, a children's concert, and competitions.
📅 Saturday, May 9 – 2:30 PM Doors | 4:00 PM SinoLab Science Show | 5:15 PM KidzMino | 6:00 PM Concert
Sea Soul Beach Hotel, Bitez
@berominievent
Lozenge Dance Competition – Kids' Party
Balloons, popcorn, theater, and mind games. Free admission.
📅 Saturday, May 9th
📍 MONART
@lozenge.dc
21st Bodrum Kite Festival
On Mother's Day, the sky will be colored in the Gümbet Mill area. Food and drinks are free.
📅 Sunday, May 10 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Gümbet Mill Hill
@bodrumucurtmafestivali
🧘 Wellness & Transformation
Shine From the Inside Out - Longevity Retreat
Scientific-based holistic transformation experience under the leadership of Elif Tuncel. At Le Meridien Bodrum.
May 8–10, 2026
Vitalica Wellness, Le Meridien Bodrum Beach Resort
@eliftuncelofficial
Nature Breathing Exercise – Bones Village
Theoretical and practical breath training in a natural environment. Certificate will be awarded.
📅 Saturday, May 9th – 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
@kindyaretreatcenter
FASCIA and Touch Me - Body Workshop
Fascia Awareness and the Body Workshop with Görsev Özenler.
📅 Friday, May 8 - 4:00 PM
@bodrummodroom
Tai Chi – With Gülçin Erşen
City-supported public tai chi sessions.
📅 Friday, May 8 - 3:00 PM | Sunday, May 10 - 3:00 PM
@bodrummodroom
🧘♀️ Yoga & Mindfulness
Mindful Fitness “Strength” – Christiane Vincenz
📅 Tuesday, May 5 - 10:00 AM
@gumusluk_forum
Laughter Yoga and More – Biriz Gündüz & Gülden Kleber
📅 Tuesday, May 5 – 4:30 PM-5:15 PM
@gumusluk_forum
Pilates - With Eşen Çep
📅 Monday, May 4th – 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
@gumusluk_forum
Zumba with Gaye İnanç
May 8 Friday - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
@gumusluk_forum
🍳 Culinary Workshop
Basic Level Service Training
Two-day training on service rules, table setting, and presentation techniques.
May 4–5 Monday–Tuesday – 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
@foodrum_
🍽️ Gastronomy & Tasting
Sunday Brunch – Turkish Themed
A Turkish-themed Sunday breakfast with music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and today.
May 10 Sunday – 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
@voynkitchen
🏄 Sports & Outdoors
14. BIOR – Bodrum International Optimist Regatta
An international competition for young sailors in the waters of Bodrum.
May 6–10, 2026
📍 Bodrum, Muğla
@bodrumbior
SUP Sunrise Tour
📅 Wednesday, May 6 - 06:30–08:00 | Sunday, May 10 - 06:30–08:00
@bodrumwindsurfcenter
SUP Aquarium Tour
📅 Saturday, May 9 – 06:30–09:00
@bodrumwindsurfcenter
🧵 Hobbies & Classes
The Rhythm of the Flower Behind the Savagery of Fascism – Painting Workshop
Painting workshop on Paul Cézanne and Fauvism with Gül Cengiarslan Safi.
📅 Friday, May 8 - 14:00-16:00
📍 BodrumArt Arts and Culture Association, Ortakent Meetpoint AVM
@bodrumart_art_culture_association @gul_cengiarslan
Wood Carving Class – With Cengiz Gür
📅 Monday, May 4th – 10:30 AM–2:00 PM | Wednesday, May 6th – 10:30 AM–2:00 PM
@gumusluk_forum
📚 Chat & Book Club
Beauty Training Interview – Begüm Şahpaz
📅 Friday, May 8 – 12:00 PM
@bodrummodroom
Transmission with the Touch of Love – Conversation
May 8, Friday - 3:00 PM
@bodrummodroom
Bodrum Municipality Book Club - “Being Human”
Meeting about Engin Geçtan's book.
📅 Friday, May 8 - 14:00-16:00
Umurca Park, Nazım Hikmet Library
@bodrumbel
📌 Other Events
Health Foundation Fair
Thursday, May 7 - 10:00 AM
Turgutreis Atatürk Square
Songs and Atatürk Show
Atatürk commemorative show by Bitez Primary School students.
📅 Friday, May 8 – 7:00 PM
📍 B.B. Herodot Cultural Center
@bodrumbel
Mother's Day Pop-Up Market
May 6-9, 2026
Avenue Bodrum AVM
@baskabirbodrum
Mother's Day Event - Kefi Beach
📅 Sunday, May 10 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kefi Beach
@fundatebodrum
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