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Bu Festival Bizim, organised by Kreşendo, returns for its fifth edition on 13-14 November at Paribu Art, bringing Istanbul together for two days of music. Day one, 13 November, features Lady Shaka (DJ set), Melody's Echo Chamber, Dilan Balkay and OD BAND. Lady Shaka, known for her Boiler Room performances, brings a set rooted in club culture, Melody's Echo Chamber builds a dreamy, fairytale-like soundworld, and Dilan Balkay stands out with hypnotic, story-driven music. This year's idea is to really listen to music in a fast-consuming age and to share a common mood. Alongside the stage programme, the grounds offer all-day workshops, a market area and surprise pop-up events. This page covers day one of the festival; day two has its own event page. Entry and ticket details are on the ticketing page.

On Friday evening, November 13, the Sanat Performance stage hosts the 90s Dance Night. A DJ and live performance bring back Turkish and international pop hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s, along with childhood cassettes and first-love memories, and the floor sings along from start to finish. The night runs every Friday and Saturday from 21:00 to 04:00; this date is listed in the calendar at 20:30, so check the ticket page for the latest door and start times. A great pick for a nostalgic night out with friends.

Friday acoustic nights at Sanat Performance continue with Okan Reis, a composer and performer who reworks his own songs alongside Turkish pop and alternative rock material. The draw is variation: arrangements shift week to week, so the same piece can arrive in a new tempo or with a different opening. Start time 20:30. A balanced option for anyone who wants live music without a loud club night.

Jozi Levi Brazil Project feat. Raika Mizanoğlu performs on the Pera 77 stage on 2026-11-13 at 9:00 PM, with tickets sold through Passo. The line-up features keys, percussion, vocals, saxophone, guitar, bass and drums. Pera 77 is the restaurant of The Marmara Pera hotel, a good choice for an evening of live jazz with food and drinks. We recommend contacting the venue for reservations and table arrangements.

Altin Gun plays its first Istanbul concert for the sixth studio album Garip at Volkswagen Arena on November 13. Rebuilding the Anatolian psychedelic tradition with funk, synth and modern production, the band gained worldwide recognition with a Grammy nomination, but the heart of its repertoire is still familiar Anatolian melodies. Being the new albums first Istanbul performance makes this concert special: alongside known songs, tracks that will be heard live for the first time are also on the program. Volkswagen Arenas large hall carries the bands intense rhythm section comfortably. The seasons standout date in November for those looking for a concert that is both danceable and familiar.

On the night of November 13 at 22:00, 303 Records presents the Alignment night at 74 Hall.

Two Worlds Duality opens its doors at Suma Han on Friday, 13 November at 22:30. The line-up features Sadriano, ONI BLVCK, CHTDEVIL and 4dali, promising a night that moves between two distinct sound worlds in true electronic fashion. Tickets are on sale via Resident Advisor. Check the ticket page for entry rules and age limits before you head out.

Mask Beach hosts a Balkan Party with DJ Samet Kurtuluş on the night of 13 November. Built around Balkan tunes and a danceable tempo, the night starts at 22:30. Tickets are on Biletix.

SOLTO plays at KLOOZ on Friday night, 13 November at 23:00. For anyone in Istanbul looking to start the weekend with dance music; check the event page for entry and table information.

Minimüzikhol hosts the 'Khan / Shabi' night on Friday, 13 November, featuring Shabi Seyf. The night starts at 11 PM. Ticket details are on the Resident Advisor page.

Bu Festival Bizim is a two-day festival of music and togetherness held in Istanbul at Paribu Art on 13-14 November, now in its fifth year. On the second day, 14 November, 2MUCH! (DJ set), Güneş, aisu, ARKADAŞ and Okay Vivian take the stage. Güneş writes her own rules where R&B, hip-hop and pop meet; aisu brings a fresh sound to mainstream pop; Okay Vivian blends experimental melodies with catchy pop textures. 2MUCH! rounds the day off with a DJ set that moves it onto the dance floor. Besides the stage programme there are all-day workshops, a market area and surprise pop-up events. This page covers day two; the artists of the first day have their own event page. Entry and ticket information is on the ticketing page.

One of Friend Point's signature meetups on the European Side comes to The Hunger Torun Center as a two-part night. The first part, "Meet, Talk, Share", is about getting to know people from different circles, chatting and having dinner together – the aim is not just to sit at the same table but to create a warm atmosphere where real conversations and new friendships can start. After dinner the pace changes: in the section of the venue reserved for this event, an after party kicks off with a DJ performance. With 80s, 90s and other favorite songs the dance floor opens up and the fun goes on until 2:00 AM. Good to know: there is a minimum food and drink spend of 1,000 TL per person. Because of a special arrangement with the venue, finishing the night on just tea or coffee is not accepted. Food and drink costs are paid by attendees. The event starts on Saturday evening, 14 November 2026 at 7:30 PM; tickets are on Passo.