Best events: Ankara, Turkey - September 2026

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September 2026 brings a varied programme of live music, theatre, stand-up and dance to Ankara, Turkey. This guide focuses on verified events taking place in the capital city during the upcoming month. Listings have been selected where an organiser, venue or official Ankara event calendar publishes a date and programme time. Ankara’s September diary ranges from open-air performances in Oran and at ODTÜ to shows in Çankaya’s Atatürk Sanat Merkezi. Concertgoers can choose between established Turkish performers and contemporary alternative acts. Theatre audiences will find a new staging of Molière alongside storytelling and comic productions. Several events occur on the same September weekends, making it worthwhile to plan routes and ticket purchases early. Prices and paid-entry notes appear only where a published listing confirms them. Check the organiser’s current event page before travelling, as live schedules can change.

Oran and Çankaya open-air stages

Cimri — Ankara, Turkey — 3 September 2026

Date/time: 3 September 2026, 21:00.
Venue/city: Oran Açıkhava Sahnesi, Ankara, Turkey.
Why go: See Semaver Kumpanya’s staging of Molière’s classic comedy, directed by Tansu Biçer.
Tickets/entry: Listed at TRY 1,180.

Ekin Uzunlar — Ankara, Turkey — 4 September 2026

Date/time: 4 September 2026, 21:00.
Venue/city: Oran Açıkhava Sahnesi, Ankara, Turkey.
Why go: An open-air concert by Ekin Uzunlar in the capital.
Tickets/entry: Listed at TRY 1,080.

Erol Evgin Konseri — Ankara, Turkey — 11 September 2026

Date/time: 11 September 2026, 21:00.
Venue/city: Oran Açık Hava Sahnesi, Ankara, Turkey.
Why go: Enjoy an evening concert by Erol Evgin at Ankara’s outdoor stage.
Tickets/entry: Listed at TRY 1,350.

Sertab Erener — Ankara, Turkey — 12 September 2026

Date/time: 12 September 2026, 21:00.
Venue/city: Oran Açık Hava Sahnesi, Ankara, Turkey.
Why go: Hear Sertab Erener’s powerful live voice in an open-air setting.
Tickets/entry: Listed at TRY 1,350.

Atatürk Sanat Merkezi, Çankaya

Baturay Özdemir - Ayağa Kalk — Ankara, Turkey — 5 September 2026

Date/time: 5 September 2026, 20:00.
Venue/city: Atatürk Sanat Merkezi, Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey.
Why go: A stand-up evening led by Baturay Özdemir and his distinctive, bold comic perspective.
Tickets/entry: Paid admission.

Kirli Sepeti — Ankara, Turkey — 6 September 2026

Date/time: 6 September 2026, 20:30.
Venue/city: Atatürk Sanat Merkezi, Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey.
Why go: This theatre performance turns previously untold, absurd yet true memories into a comic stage show.
Tickets/entry: Paid admission.

Memleket Kumaşı — Ankara, Turkey — 11 September 2026

Date/time: 11 September 2026, 20:00.
Venue/city: Atatürk Sanat Merkezi, Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey.
Why go: Sunay Akın combines literature and history through carefully woven stories of people from Turkey.
Tickets/entry: Paid admission.

Cenk ve Erdem – Müebbet Muhabbet — Ankara, Turkey — 19 September 2026

Date/time: 19 September 2026, 20:30.
Venue/city: Atatürk Sanat Merkezi, Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey.
Why go: Join Cenk and Erdem for a live stand-up performance.
Tickets/entry: Paid admission.

MDT Gangster Ankara DOB — Ankara, Turkey — 26 September 2026

Date/time: 26 September 2026, 20:00.
Venue/city: Atatürk Sanat Merkezi, Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey.
Why go: A paid opera-and-ballet programme presented in Ankara.
Tickets/entry: Paid admission.

Soğuk Savaş — Ankara, Turkey — 26 September 2026

Date/time: 26 September 2026, 20:30.
Venue/city: Atatürk Sanat Merkezi, Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey.
Why go: A late-evening stand-up option at the centre’s September programme.
Tickets/entry: Paid admission.

Music venues across central Ankara

Görkem Karabudak — Ankara, Turkey — 11 September 2026

Date/time: 11 September 2026, 21:00.
Venue/city: IF Ankara Performance Hall, Ankara, Turkey.
Why go: Hear the Çilekeş founder and vocalist, also associated with Bubituzak, in concert.
Tickets/entry: Listed at TRY 434.

Bengü Beker — Ankara, Turkey — 11 September 2026

Date/time: 11 September 2026, 21:00.
Venue/city: Jolly Joker Ankara, Ankara, Turkey.
Why go: A live set by Bengü Beker in a dedicated Ankara music venue.
Tickets/entry: Listed at TRY 616.

Ceren Sagu — Ankara, Turkey — 12 September 2026

Date/time: 12 September 2026, 21:00.
Venue/city: Jolly Joker Ankara, Ankara, Turkey.
Why go: Catch Ceren Sagu’s Ankara concert during a busy September weekend.
Tickets/entry: Listed at TRY 770.

Pinhani — Ankara, Turkey — 12 September 2026

Date/time: 12 September 2026, 21:00.
Venue/city: ODTÜ Mezunları Derneği Vişnelik Tesisleri, Ankara, Turkey.
Why go: Pinhani brings its blend of local musical character and broad appeal to an outdoor Ankara show.
Tickets/entry: Listed at TRY 800.

Practical planning tips for Ankara, Turkey

Book paid events ahead of time, particularly for Friday and Saturday performances. Allow extra travel time between Çankaya, Oran and the ODTÜ area, and use Ankara’s metro, buses or a licensed taxi according to your venue and finish time. September can bring warm days but cooler evenings in Ankara, so take a light extra layer for open-air shows. Arrive before the published programme time to complete entry checks and find your seat or standing area. Always confirm the latest start time and venue instructions with the organiser before you set out.