EXPLORE, MOVE, HAVE FUN THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL
Experience Areas
SPORT & MOVEMENT
Action-packed experiences with football and basketball corners, inflatable play courses, mother–child yoga, and Zumba Kids.
EXPLORATION & TECHNOLOGY
Exploration areas offering children new worlds through a planetarium, space cinema tent, VR glasses, and digital experiences.
FAMILY & CHILDREN
Enjoyable family time with face painting, a mini club for ages 0–3, mascot meet-and-greets, photo areas, and free play.
SUPPORT AREAS
A safe festival experience with food and beverage areas, information desk, lost child point, health services, and vision screening.
FESTIVAL
COURSE
PLAY
SPACE
EXPLORATION
FAMILY
CHILDREN
SPORTS
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Are Wondering About
Here you can find essential information about transportation, age groups, tickets, and the festival grounds that you may want to know before the festival.
Which age groups is the festival suitable for?
Istanbul Children's Festival has been prepared with different content for children between the ages of 0 and 15. For ages 0–2, the program includes a first festival experience, stroller access, and comfortable movement around the grounds; for ages 3–7, games, mascots, stage shows, and introductory workshops; for ages 8–11, sports, exploration, challenges, and experience areas; and for ages 12–15, activities focused on stage shows, social content, and experiences with friends.
Is it necessary to buy a ticket for both children and adults?
Yes. Every visitor aged 3 and over entering the festival grounds must have a valid ticket. If one adult and one child are attending together, the “1 adult + 1 child” package can be purchased. For larger groups, a single-person ticket or a four-person family package may be preferred. Children aged 0–2 enter free of charge; however, a free registration ticket must be obtained together with the accompanying adult's ticket.
Are tickets daily, or is there a two-day ticket option?
Separate daily tickets are available for Saturday and Sunday. Visitors wishing to attend both days of the festival may choose the combined ticket valid for September 19–20. The selected date and ticket type must be checked before purchasing a ticket.
Which events can I attend with a single ticket?
Your ticket provides entry to the festival grounds for the selected day or within the scope of the combined ticket. Workshops, stage programs, sports, technology, games, and brand experiences are offered as part of the festival program. Some activities may have age, session, and capacity restrictions. Food and beverage purchases and services specified as separately paid are not included in the ticket price.
Can I re-enter the festival grounds during the day?
Visitors will be given a wristband for verification upon their first entry. Re-entry to the grounds is planned during the festival's opening hours, provided that the wristband is not damaged or removed.
Is there a fee to participate in the workshops?
Participation in the workshops and all activities within the festival is free of charge. Only food and beverages require payment.
