Your guide to festivals and events on the Turkish Riviera.
Open all year One of the world's largest open-air sand sculpture museums at Lara Beach in Antalya. Discover impressive sculptures, changing themes and spectacular evening lighting throughout the year.
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12–26 September One of Türkiye's most prestigious cultural festivals, held every year in the ancient Aspendos Theatre. The 2026 festival takes place from 12 to 26 September. The full programme will be announced by the organisers.
Learn moreThis section is your travel guide to festivals, cultural highlights and seasonal events on the Turkish Riviera. Here you'll find selected happenings around Antalya that are worth planning your trip around.
Right now we highlight Sandland – Antalya Sand Sculpture Museum, open all year at Lara Beach, and the Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival, held every September in the ancient Aspendos Theatre.
Yes. We review dates and details for each festival and event as soon as the organisers confirm them, so the information you see here stays current.
Each event page links to the official ticket source. For the Aspendos Festival, tickets are sold via Biletinial. For Sandland, you buy your ticket directly on-site at the entrance.
Yes. Many guests combine an event with a private tour of Antalya, Side, Belek or the surrounding region. We plan the timing so your day fits perfectly around the performance or visit.
Yes. We organise comfortable private transfers to and from every event location, including Aspendos and Sandland. Your driver waits for you until the event ends.
Absolutely. As a local travel partner we offer personal advice and custom holiday planning around your chosen event, from timing tips to combining tours, transfers and free days.
Yes. We continuously add new festivals, cultural events and seasonal highlights from Antalya and the Turkish Riviera as soon as reliable information is available.
