Istanbul will host a wide range of cultural events throughout the week, spanning exhibitions, theater, concerts and opera performances across the city.
One of the highlights of the program is the staging of “Swan Lake” as part of the 17th International Istanbul Opera and Ballet Festival organized by the General Directorate of State Opera and Ballet. The production will be performed on June 10 at the Atatürk Cultural Center’s (AKM) Türk Telekom Opera Hall. At the same venue’s Yeşilçam Cinema, the movie “Rabbit Empire” featuring child actors Alpay Kaya and Sermet Yeşil, will be screened for audiences between June 9 and 11.
Dance and theater performances will continue across the city. The internationally known Svetlana Antipova Classical Dance School and Studio will stage “Little Red Riding Hood” on June 13 at the Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center.
Atatürk Cultural Center’s (AKM) Children’s Art Centre will host events and workshops for different age groups. These include “Theater of Emotions,” designed to develop emotional awareness and expression skills for children aged 7-11 under Tuba Karabey Özkök; “Mystery Island,” which focuses on teamwork, problem-solving and imagination through improvisation and an “Ebru Workshop” led by Emine Uğur for children aged 4-6, aimed at developing fine motor skills and creative thinking through traditional techniques.
