Discover Ankara’s Best Concerts, Culture and Family Events This Weekend

Ebru Yaşar brings her arabesk-pop repertoire to Günay Restaurant for a Saturday-night concert. It is a strong option for visitors looking for Turkish live music and dinner in an evening setting.

Gökhan Türkmen performs a romantic pop set at one of Ankara’s established live-music venues. The late-evening show suits travellers staying around central Ankara and Kavaklıdere.

Pentagram headlines a heavy-metal concert for fans seeking a high-energy night out. The performance takes place at Ankara Milyon Event Hall.

FACE 2 FACE offers an electronic-music-focused Saturday night at Club Mirador. The event begins early enough to combine with dinner or drinks in central Ankara.

Children can make a ceramic decorative figurine during this free, family-oriented workshop. Multiple sessions are listed, making it convenient for families planning a flexible Saturday itinerary.

LÖSEV’s public gathering at Anıtkabir offers visitors an opportunity to join a large community event at one of Ankara’s most significant landmarks. The listing specifies a Saturday afternoon meeting.

Beypazarı Ultra Trail combines outdoor sport with a visit to the Ankara region’s countryside. The event listing mentions four route options and an evening after-party at Hattuşa Ankara.

This exhibition presents a contemporary selection connected to the cultural heritage of Korea and Türkiye, including minhwa and miniature traditions. It is listed as continuing through October 3 at CSO Ada.

The exhibition brings together artists and perspectives under the theme of shared frequencies and differing ideas. It is listed as running through Sunday, making it a practical daytime cultural stop.

Cheers Fest is an open-air Sunday festival featuring Can Bonomo, Aisu, Selin and additional performers. Its afternoon start and outdoor format make it suitable for a relaxed weekend itinerary.

Ankara’s classic-car fair is scheduled across the weekend and offers a visual, family-friendly activity for automobile enthusiasts. The event is listed at the Ankapark car park on both October 3 and 4.

Alessandro Safina appears in Ankara on Sunday, with listings also associating the programme with Burak Yeter, Cecilia Krull and a cinema symphony orchestra. It offers a polished classical-crossover option for the final evening of a weekend trip.

Killing Will, Killrush and Thyroid share a bill for a Sunday metal show. Haymatlos Mekan provides a more alternative setting for travellers seeking Ankara’s heavier live-music scene.

Velet performs at IF Performance Hall for a contemporary Turkish music night. The venue’s central Tunus location makes it convenient for a Sunday evening in the city.

October Tide closes the weekend with a late alternative-metal performance. The show is aimed at visitors looking for a later Sunday-night concert.