One of the best times to visit Turkey is during the arts festivals that take place from the start of May to end of July every year. You’ll need to book Turkey hotels well in advance during this time in order to get a good deal, due to the number of people coming to the region. The three biggest festivals during this time celebrate theatre, dance, classical music and jazz and draw crowds from around the world every year.

The first one of the summer festivals, the International Theatre festival, kicks off in May and hotels pack out as over 20,000 guests come to Istanbul to watch and participate in the events. As well as live shows and performances, you can participate in some theatre workshops, and pick up some new skills! Most years around 25 new plays are performed for the first time at this festival, and every year a lifetime achievement accolade is given out.

Next is the International Music festival of Turkey, held in June. From visual arts, to opera, there is plenty here to satisfy every type of music fan. The festival has hosted world renowned artists like New York Philharmonic, Scottish Chamber orchestra, and the Tokyo String Quartet. As well as experiencing some of the world’s best classical artists, many performances are held in some beautiful venues around Turkey.

To welcome the arrival of summer, there is the International Jazz Festival, held in Istanbul every July. It is one of the most popular and features performances from musicians from all over the world from some of the most famous orchestras to talented soloists. The festival has been graced with the likes of Lenny Kravitz, Miles Davis, and Herbie Hancock. This year festival goers will enjoy the performances of artists including Randy Crawford and Joe Sample together with Paul Simon who will play tribute to Miles Davis. With so many top events happening over the spring months, it’s a good idea to book your hotels in Turkey now, to make sure you can experience the fun.

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