Culture and arts festivals taking place across Türkiye in August and September will offer a diverse lineup of events, ranging from ballet, opera, classical music, jazz, rock and metal concerts to interdisciplinary performances.

According to information compiled by Anadolu Agency (AA), the 23rd International Bodrum Ballet Festival, organized by the State Opera and Ballet Directorate General, will begin on Tuesday and run through Aug. 17. The festival, featuring renowned ballet productions, will be held at the Bodrum Castle North Moat Stage.

The eight-month-long Türkiye Culture Route Festival brings together people of all ages through culture and the arts.

During August and September, the festival will host a broad range of events in Nevşehir, Malatya, Erzurum, Ordu, Çanakkale, Kayseri, Kahramanmaraş, Ankara and Istanbul.

Featuring hundreds of events, including concerts, exhibitions, theater performances and talks, the festival will take place in Nevşehir from Aug. 1-9, Malatya from Aug. 8-16, Erzurum from Aug. 15-23, Ordu from Aug. 22-30, Çanakkale from Aug. 29-Sept. 6, Kayseri from Sept. 5-13, Kahramanmaraş from Sept. 12-20, Ankara from Sept. 19-27 and Istanbul from Sept. 26-Oct. 4.