Akbank Jazz Festival marks its 36th edition in Istanbul in 2026

One of Türkiye’s most established cultural and artistic traditions, the Akbank Jazz Festival will once again bring different genres of jazz and iconic artists to Istanbul in its 36th year. With an extensive schedule spanning more than two weeks, the festival spreads across leading performance venues including Babylon, Zorlu PSM, Salon İKSV and Akbank Sanat, turning Istanbul into a vast jazz stage.

From legendary names on the global jazz scene and emerging talents to avant-garde performances and fusions of ethnic jazz, the event offers an exceptionally rich repertoire and is not limited to concerts. Through its “Jazz on Campus” tours at university campuses, workshops focused on jazz history and music production, panels and talks, and “Jazz in High Schools” events, it brings music to the entire city and offers audiences of all ages a comprehensive cultural festival experience.