Alanya 2026: Your Essential Guide to Turkey’s Mediterranean Festival Capital Planning a trip to Alanya in 2026? You’re in for an extraordinary experience! Turkey’s stunning Mediterranean coastline comes alive throughout the year with an incredible lineup of festivals, sporting championships, and cultural celebrations that transform this historic city into a year-round entertainme...
Important Information: The 20th Alanya International Jazz Festival has been cancelled this year due to the unfortunate forest fire in Alanya. According to the Alanya Mayor, the festival funds will be used to help those affected by the fire. Experience the Magic: 20th International Alanya Jazz Festival 2025 Two Decades of Jazz Excellence in Turkey’s Riviera The 20th International Alanya Jazz ...
Important Information: The 20th Alanya International Jazz Festival has been cancelled this year due to the unfortunate forest fire in Alanya. According to the Alanya Mayor, the festival funds will be used to help those affected by the fire. 20th Alanya International Jazz Festival 2025: Your Ultimate Mediterranean Cultural Escape Experience Two Decades of Jazz Excellence on Turkey’s Stunning ...
Alanya Hosts Epic European Beach Handball Championships This July 2025 Prepare yourself for an incredible summer of world-class beach sports action! Alanya transforms into Europe’s beach handball capital this July, welcoming elite athletes and passionate fans from across the continent. Following the tremendous success of the Beach Volley Pro Tour, our stunning Mediterranean city once again t...
CELEBRATE CULTURE AT THE 23RD ALANYA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL The 23rd Alanya International Culture, Art and Tourism Festival will take place on May 23-25, 2025, embracing the theme of “Neighbourhood” (Komşuluk). This premier cultural event will feature world-class performances including Gipsy Kings, Can Bonomo, and Bulutsuzluk Özlemi, alongside vibrant exhibitions and activities that ce...
Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge Alanya: June 12–15, 2025 Get ready for an unforgettable sporting spectacle on the stunning sands of Oba Beach, Alanya! The Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge is coming to town, and you won’t want to miss it. From June 12 to June 15, the world’s best beach volleyball players will gather in Alanya for four days of intense competition, incredible athle...
The second edition of the Turkish Textile Biennial, themed ‘wave fabric’, has begun. Alanya and Gazipaşa are hosting an important event that unites art and history. As part of the 2nd Turkish Textile Biennial, exhibitions are being held at the historical Kızılkule and Tersane, which are iconic symbols of Alanya, attracting art lovers from all around. The biennial, curated by Nihat Özda...
The 14th Alanya International Christmas Market will take place on December 7th and 8th, behind the Municipality building at the Harbour. The traditional event of the Alanya Christmas Market will last two days. It is one of the nicest and most colourful days in Alanya. The Alanya International Christmas Market, organized by the Alanya Municipality, will take place on December 7th and 8th. This year...
The art exhibition “Alanya through the Eyes of Ukrainian Women Painters” opened at the old castle of Alanya. The art exhibition titled “Alanya Through the Eyes of Ukrainian Female Painters” was inaugurated in the Historical Cistern next to the Red Tower. This event, organized by a group of female painters from various cities in Ukraine, aimed to promote Alanya. The opening ceremony was...
From November 1st to 3rd, Alanya will host its annual Tropical Fruits Festival, a vibrant celebration of the region’s rich agricultural heritage. This festival showcases the diverse tropical fruits grown in Alanya and emphasizes the importance of sustainable agriculture and local produce. Benefits of the Festival Promotes Local Produce: The festival provides a platform for local farmers to s...
Alanya’s rightful pride is the Jazz Festival Get ready for the return of Alanya Jazz Days, one of Alanya’s most successful events. This year, the event will kick off with performances by talented artists in a unique atmosphere, thanks to the support of the Alanya Tourism Promotion Foundation and Alanya Municipality. Alanya will be buzzing with Jazz music like never before. A new surpri...
Alanya Municipality has inaugurated the “Alanya in Time Tunnel” exhibition at the Bedesten Bazaar in Kale, showcasing the blend of historical sites and art. The book Alanya in Time Tunnel systematically explains the history of Alanya and tells the story of the two brothers’ journey through time, starting from Damlataş Beach and ending in Damlataş Cave. The journey begins with the...