Konya to Host Türkiye Culture Route Festival

Konya is set to host a vibrant lineup of events as part of the Türkiye Culture Route Festival, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, from July 18 to 26.

The city is preparing to welcome the festival with nine days of concerts, exhibitions, cultural and artistic events, and special programs. Running from July 18 through July 26, the festival will bring a diverse program of activities to residents and visitors alike.

As part of the festival, free concerts will be held every evening at 9:00 p.m. in Kılıçarslan City Square. The nine-day concert series will feature some of Türkiye’s most popular artists.

The free concert series at Kılıçarslan City Square will begin with Ebru Yaşar on July 18, followed by Sinan Akçıl on July 19 and Sefo on July 20. Kıraç will take the stage on July 21, Özcan Deniz on July 22, and Serkan Kaya on July 23. The final three performances will feature Fatma Turgut on July 24, Mert Demir on July 25, and Simge on July 26. All concerts will begin at 9:00 p.m. and will be free of charge.

In addition to the concerts, the festival will offer a variety of cultural and artistic events. The Ottoman Sacred Relics exhibition will be on display at the Mevlana Museum, while the Living Heritage: Konya exhibition will welcome visitors at the Karatay Culture Center.