A project by Vehbi Koc, Arter offers a sustainable infrastructure to produce and exhibit contemporary art. Arter contributes to the visibility of contemporary art through solo and group exhibitions, and supports production of artworks in Turkey. You can follow current exhibition schedules on www.arter.org.tr. Open on Tuesday and Thursday between 11:00 am and 07:00pm and on Friday and Sunday between 12:00 pm and 08:00 am. Admission is free.

After Peri Gazozu, Cin Aynası and Bozkırda Gece Yarısı, Ercan Kesal's new book - Aslında -in which he has brought together his interviews has been released by Iletisim Publishing. It reflects Ercan Kesal's point of view on life, our country, humans, literature, and cinema.

Famous Turkish pop singer Gulsen is going to give a concert in Bostanci Showland on 17 February. Being a composer and songwriter at the same time, Gulsen is going to amaze her fans.

Leyla's house adapted to the stage from Zulfu Livaneli's best seller novel by Nedim Saban is on stage again this season and narrates conflict of generations emerging from a mansion passing into the hands of some others. Songs of old Istanbul performed by Zulfu Livaneli and hip hop songs performed by Ayça Varlier create a striking contrast. Celile Toyan, who performed brilliantly in the movie Cinar Agaci, plays the character Leyla in the play. You can visit www.biletix.com for details of the play to be staged in various theatres during January.

Sertab Erener narrates stories behind her songs with her voice and dances in Sertab's Musical. A 120 minutes long concert, a show and much more... Sertab Erener narrates stories of her songs with her voice and dances in Sertab's Musical. The show features songs from her new album Kirik Kalpler Albumu (The Broken Hearts Album) as well as her hit songs such as Mecbursun, Kumsalda, and Zor Kadin (You have to, On the Beach, and The Tough Lady). The show will last 120 minutes and it will be more of a show rather than a concert for art lovers. You can watch this brilliant musical in UNIQ HALL Istanbul on 19 January.

With its iconic Indian songs and dazzling dance performances, Taj Express first premiered in Mumbai and will perform at Zorlu PSM between 23rd and 28th of January 2018 and you will have an exhilarating experience. Taj Express introduces Bollywood culture and traditions to the rest of the world through costumes, live music and colourful performances has taken the stage in many European countries and the USA. Do not miss out Taj Express musical directed by the famous Bollywood director Shruti Mechant.