Turkey’s first and only cocktail festival, Istanbul Cocktail Festival, is returning to the city this fall! Having become one of the city’s traditional festivals over the years, Istanbul Cocktail Festival is set to meet cocktail enthusiasts once again at KüçükÇiftlik Park, the city’s entertainment hub, on the weekend of September 28-29. The festival, featuring popular cocktail bars from different cities in Turkey, workshops with expert mixologists, activities, games, food stations, and much more, will also showcase unique performances by beloved artists and bands as always. Organized by Wonder Wheel Creative Agency and URU, tickets for the festival are available at Biletix and the KüçükÇiftlik Park box office!

KüçükÇiftlik Park is gearing up to once again host one of the city’s most vibrant and entertaining festivals. Inviting Istanbul residents to explore the colorful world of cocktails and have fun while doing so, the Istanbul Cocktail Festival will take place for the ninth time on September 28-29, 2024.

The Istanbul Cocktail Festival, which brings the stars of the food and beverage world—creative and uniquely presented cocktails—to the heart of the city, will feature pop-up bars from the most popular cocktail venues across different cities. Participants will have the chance to taste delicious creations crafted by expert mixologists. With workshops led by mixology experts, food areas catering to every palate, and entertaining activities and games, the Istanbul Cocktail Festival promises a multifaceted festival experience once again. As always, the festival will feature performances by some of the most popular names, with non-stop music, dance, and entertainment throughout the day.

The artists and bands who will perform at the Istanbul Cocktail Festival, organized by Wonder Wheel Creative Agency and URU, will be announced in the coming days along with the detailed festival program. The festival gates will open at 2:00 PM, and tickets are available at Biletix and the KüçükÇiftlik Park box office!

About KüçükÇiftlik Park:

Located in the heart of Istanbul, KüçükÇiftlik Park has been the city’s cultural and entertainment hub since the 17th century. Over the years, it has welcomed Istanbulites as a picnic area, imperial garden, casino, and amusement park. Today, it serves as a multi-purpose event center, hosting everything from corporate events and product launches to fairs, weddings, major concerts, and all forms of performing arts and exhibitions. The venue offers a 17,000-person capacity area that can be adapted according to event needs during the summer season, while a 4,500-person capacity indoor space is available during the winter season. Additionally, KüçükÇiftlik Bahçe, with its 2,000-square-meter lawn, operates as a separate area during the summer season.