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Feride Yalav / October 11, 2012
Awesome Weekend Concerts No plans for the weekend yet? Then see our list of concerts taking place from this list (and our Agenda) and get out of the house:    Adana Twins, October 12 The German DJ duo Adana ... Read More »
Feride Yalav / October 04, 2012
Babylon Lounge is Back The proof of success for an Istanbul nightlife spot is the amount of people that are standing outside in the street of the actual venue, smoking, drinking, and discussing something or other late into the nigh... Read More »
Maria Eliades / October 01, 2012
Swisstanbul Round Two For the second year running, more than 20 of the best-known Swiss DJs will descend upon Minimüzikhol for four nights of dance worthy house and techno, starting on October 3 at 11:00 pm. The line up inclu... Read More »
Jasmine Whiting / September 20, 2012
Babylon's October Line-Up Babylon is back again with a can’t-miss October line-up of international artists. From jazz to electronica, these dynamic shows are sure to warm up the fall evenings.   October 5:  Masaaki... Read More »
Feride Yalav / September 17, 2012
Kasette and the Nightly Dance Party The main artery of Istanbul nightlife runs through the streets of Beyoğlu, where people, like little blood cells, scramble through the cobblestoned passageways. Sometimes Beyoğlu has trouble breathing becau... Read More »
Eric James / September 07, 2012
Salon IKSV's New Season As fall approaches, Salon IKSV readies its upcoming season, and music lovers won’t be disappointed. The venue’s lineup is diverse, and fans of all genres will be able to find something to fit thei... Read More »
Feride Yalav / August 31, 2012
Casual Drinks at Köşe in Asmalımescit Summer’s almost gone and with it the amenable option of sitting outside without a few extra layers of clothing is slowly coming to an end. However, the Asmalımescit culture demands an entirely outdoor ... Read More »
Eric Beyer / August 23, 2012
Babylon’s New Season While the temperature may be starting to fall, the music scene is once again heating up as autumn comes ever closer. Babylon, one of Istanbul’s most popular and established venues, gears up for the seas... Read More »
Feride Yalav / August 17, 2012
Sunset: Istanbul's Best Nightlife Spot Music is what makes or breaks a venue. It is the soundtrack necessary for that profound need to shed away a few invisible layers that have accumulated as remnants of the routine nine to five. Music is the con... Read More »
Feride Yalav / August 06, 2012
Dinner Then Drinks: Istanbul's Restaurant Bars The Istanbul nightlife is very unlike that of other large cosmopolitan cities. Instead of an array of nightclubs and specified nightlife venues, it is trendy restaurants that turn into equally trendy bars aft... Read More »