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Date ideas in Istanbul

Romantic dinners, drinks, shows and views.

18 places

The top 18

Romantic and intimate places, plus shows, live music and galleries, ranked by our own engine.

  1. 'Baba Sahne'4.8· 2.4kTheatre

    1. 'Baba Sahne'

    Kadıköy theatre staging Turkish-language productions, including the two-actor comedy Bir Baba Hamlet.
  2. LEGENDS OF ISTANBUL4.8· 1.9kGallery

    2. LEGENDS OF ISTANBUL

    Indoor theatre show brings Istanbul legends to life with actors, music and visual effects; cultural workshops are also offered.
  3. Albert Long Hall4.8· 1.6kTheatre

    3. Albert Long Hall

    Historic concert hall on Boğaziçi University's South Campus hosting public classical music performances.
  4. Ziyade Fasıl4.8· 1.5kLive music

    4. Ziyade Fasıl

    A Kadıköy meyhane combining Özlem Mekik's meze menus with nightly live fasıl, DJ sets and dance shows.
  5. Little Hagia Sophia Mosque4.7· 5.4kGallery

    5. Little Hagia Sophia Mosque

    Active mosque in the sixth-century Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus; sightseeing access is outside prayer times.
  6. Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall4.7· 4.3kTheatre

    6. Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall

    Municipal concert hall in Harbiye presenting orchestral, jazz and Turkish music, reopened after renovation in October 2026.
  7. Meşher4.8· 730Gallery

    7. Meşher

    Exhibition space on İstiklal Caddesi presenting changing interdisciplinary exhibitions with free admission.
  8. Zorlu Performing Arts Center4.6· 20kTheatre

    8. Zorlu Performing Arts Center

    A performing arts complex at Zorlu Center hosting concerts, theatre, musicals and children's events across multiple stages.
  9. Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre4.6· 16kTheatre

    9. Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre

    Open-air amphitheatre in Harbiye hosting concerts, theatrical performances and festivals, including evening shows.
  10. Şehir Tiyatroları4.6· 3.7kTheatre

    10. Şehir Tiyatroları

    Istanbul City Theatres' Harbiye Muhsin Ertuğrul venue presents live plays, children's productions and visiting performances.
  11. Moda Stage Theatre4.6· 3.0kTheatre

    11. Moda Stage Theatre

    Kadıköy theatre staging contemporary plays, Shakespeare productions, guest performances and children's shows.
  12. Istanbul State Theater in Üsküdar Tekel Stage4.6· 2.6kTheatre

    12. Istanbul State Theater in Üsküdar Tekel Stage

    An Istanbul State Theatre stage in a converted Tekel industrial building beside the Bosphorus in Üsküdar.
  13. Anna Laudel4.7· 310Gallery

    13. Anna Laudel

    Contemporary art gallery in Gümüşsuyu presenting rotating exhibitions by Turkish and international artists.
  14. Nâzım Hikmet Kültür Merkezi4.5· 10.0kGallery

    14. Nâzım Hikmet Kültür Merkezi

    Kadıköy cultural centre with theatre, concerts, film screenings, workshops and the garden café Piraye.
  15. Yapı Kredi bomontiada4.5· 6.8kGallery

    15. Yapı Kredi bomontiada

    Former Bomonti brewery housing cultural venues, exhibitions and restaurants around a courtyard used for concerts and events.
  16. VOLKSWAGEN ARENA4.4· 6.8kTheatre

    16. VOLKSWAGEN ARENA

    Indoor concert and event venue in Sarıyer hosting live music, stage productions and sports with configurable seating.
  17. Capitol Spectrum Cineplex4.4· 4.5kTheatre

    17. Capitol Spectrum Cineplex

    A multiplex at Capitol shopping centre with 10 screens and a 19-seat VIP auditorium.
  18. Baris Manco Cultural Center4.4· 2.4kGallery

    18. Baris Manco Cultural Center

    Municipal cultural center in Kadıköy with a 141-seat hall hosting theatre, concerts, exhibitions and workshops.

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