Events - Car Rental in Istanbul

The page you have just reached is an essential guide with information on the city of your choice as well as informing you about the most popular events of Istanbul. Be sure that in Istanbul you will find an event or a festival that would suit any taste. Be part of the celebrations and festivals which allow you also to learn more about the locals and their culture.

The reports from our customers can also give you a taste of the service being offered in Istanbul. Visit our Reviews Page.
Thanks to the videos gathered by Economy Car Rentals in our Videos Section, you can take a short Istanbul 'city tour' preview.

Visiting Istanbul can hold many surprisingly notable events, which you can participate in and blend into the local culture. Take the chance of immersing yourself in the many events taking place in Istanbul throughout the 2012. The Economy Car Rentals team has grouped only a few of the events thinking that they represent the best of this location (Istanbul).

January

Epiphany (January 6th) – This celebration of the Greek orthodox community commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. The ceremony in Istanbul takes place with the participation of the Greek Orthodox Patriarch on the banks of the Golden Horn.

July

International Eurasia Culture Festival – More than 60 groups from abroad participate at the festival with dance, music, ballet and other artistic disciplines.
Bosphorus Cross Continental – Asia-to-Europe swimming, rowing and sailing competition. Don’t miss this sporting annual event in Istanbul. (www.bosphorus.cc)

February

Istanbul Fashion Week – See the latest models of Turkish fashion designers at this event in Istanbul.

August

Independence Day (August 30th) – This national holiday commemorates the victory of the Turkish Republican armies over the invading Greek army during Turkey's War of Independence in 1922.

March

International Istanbul Gastronomy Festival – At this festival taking place at Tuyap Istanbul Exhibition Palace, international chefs compete against top Turkish cooks. Here, foods from around the world meet Turkish cuisine providing visitors with a good opportunity to discover new culinary pleasures. (www.istanbulgastronomyfestival.com)
Artbosphorus – It is an international Modern Art Fair. (www.artbosphorus.com)
Istanbul Jewelry Show – This event in Istanbul takes place twice a year, first in spring and also in autumn. (www.istanbuljewelryshow.com)

September

International Istanbul Poetry Festival – Meet 40 authors from Europe, Africa and beyond and have a broad overview of poetry in present times. (www.istanbulsiirfestivali.org)

April

Garden World – This exhibition at the Tuyap Fair Convention and Congress Centre covers the complete range of gardening products.
International Film Festival – It is an annual film festival of Istanbul. (http://film.iksv.org)

October

Istanbul Jewelry Show – This annual event in Istanbul takes place twice a year, first in spring and also in autumn. (www.istanbuljewelryshow.com)

May

Istanbul Theatre Festival – This festival in Istanbul takes place in various theatres and performance spaces in and around Istanbul with performances of a wide variety of Turkish and European theatrical works.
International Istanbul Baroque Music Festival – The festival presents operas, cantatas and sonatas performed in concert halls around the capital city by the Istanbul Baroque Ensemble and other international virtuosos.

November

Istanbul International Short Film Festival – See short films from all over the world.
Istanbul Book Fair – Every year the fair welcomes a different country of honor. (www.istanbulbookfair.com)
Auto Show Istanbul – You will see the latest innovation products for automobile industry in Turkey at more than 200 exhibitors.

June

International Music Festival – This musical marathon attracts сlassical music fans to Istanbul. (http://muzik.iksv.org)

December

Flower Show – This exhibition in Istanbul is Turkey’s largest specialization fair for the plan sector. (http://flowershow.com.tr)