From ancient theatres hosting opera under the stars to harbor-side jazz nights — there's always something on in Antalya.
Antalya's calendar runs on a mix of ancient and modern: the Aspendos International Opera & Ballet Festival fills a 2,000-year-old Roman theatre every summer, while the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival — Turkey's oldest, running since 1963 — takes over the city's cinemas and public squares each October.
Beyond the two headline festivals, expect a steady calendar of harbor-side concerts, seasonal beach club parties, and cultural events tied to Kaleiçi's old town. Whatever time of year you visit, check what's on below before you land.
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Annual opera and ballet season in the Roman theatre at Aspendos, usually staged in September; check the official site for exact dates.
The 11th Kaleiçi Old Town Festival, organised by Muratpaşa Municipality, ran 8-11 October 2026 and is free to attend.
An international music and folk-dance festival listed for 24-30 October 2026; the venues change by year.
The 63rd Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival, running 24-31 October 2026, according to Turkish press reports from June 2026.
Pinhani, one of Turkey's best-known indie-pop acts, is listed at Holly Stone Antalya on 13 November 2026.
Altın Gün, the Amsterdam-based band that reimagines Turkish folk with psychedelic rock, is listed in Antalya on 18 November 2026.
Antalya's long-running piano festival brings established pianists and young talent to the city, with free admission.