Music and Food on the Shores of the Bosphorus

A metropolis at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, a city of extraordinary history and a cuisine beloved the world over: from May 23-25, 2025 Tertulia arrives on the shores of the Bosphorus, in intoxicating Istanbul.

Four world-class performances by musicians from the US, Europe and Türkiye fill Istanbul's finest eating, drinking and cultural spaces, forming the backbone of a choose-your-own adventure opportunity to explore of one of the world’s most dynamic cultural capitals.

The beautifully restored, five-star boutique Bank Hotel, walking distance from the Galata Tower, the historic sites of Sultanahmet and the lanes of Karaköy, serves as home base for a weekend of world-class music and fine dining. We can’t wait to see you in Istanbul.

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Ticketing Information

Packages include:

  • Three-night stay at the five-star Bank Hotel Istanbul in historic Karaköy, perfectly situated for exploring all major sites by foot, ferry or streetcar

    (check-in May 23, 2025 at 3PM, check-out May 26, 2025 at 12PM) 

  • Daily breakfast in the Bank Hotel’s Lobby Bar and Restaurant

  • Four specially-curated music and food events (at least two of which will be full dinner-performances) in dining and cultural spaces around Istanbul

  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for all events 

We are happy to assist in extending your stay at the Bank Hotel at Tertulia’s preferential rates (before or after the weekend).

Supporter Add-On includes:

  • Front row seating at all events

  • Recognition in festival program book

  • Fully tax-deductible in the United States

Guests who choose to pay via check, QuickPay or Zelle will save on all ticketing fees. Please contact Tertulia to arrange payment.

Travel Information

Turkish Airlines provides convenient non-stop flights to Istanbul from 14 US gateways including San Francisco, Atlanta, Newark and New York JFK (we understand Mayor Adams personally recommends their business class); Uber is safe, convenient and reliable for airport transfers as well as within Istanbul.

Please note that neither flights nor airport transfers are included in our packages. 

Geography

Tertulia x Istanbul is being organized in geographic relation to the Bank Hotel; should you choose to book a hotel elsewhere in this sprawling city, you may encounter long travel times to the weekend’s events. Event specifics, along with artists and programs, will be announced in February/March 2025.

Perfect with Friends and Family

While Tertulia’s weekend festivals are great solo or as a pair, many guests enjoy the opportunity to meet up with far-flung friends and family over wonderful meals and cultural experiences. We will ensure you spend your evenings seated together.

See More of Türkiye

Extend/expand your stay in Türkiye! Tertulia is pleased to be partnering with Istanbul Tour Studio, a top-rated, Istanbul-based, bespoke travel and tour agency who will gladly assist in extending your trip to Bodrum, Cappadocia, Antalya or wherever else you have always wanted to explore.

Making it Happen

All packages, as well as the Supporter Add-On, include a donation to Tertulia (tax deductible in the United States) to help offset the costs of Tertulia x Istanbul. Donations will be calculated and recognized in tax year 2025.