THE ENERGY OF THE STAGE, THE HEART OF THE FESTIVAL

STAGE EVENTS

SCIENCE & ILLUSION

Stage experiences that amaze children and spark curiosity with science shows, magic, and illusion performances.

DANCE & MUSIC

Stage experiences that raise the festival’s rhythm with energetic dance performances, children’s songs, and live performances.

THEATER & PERFORMANCE

Colorful experiences that nurture the imagination through children’s theater, pantomime, and entertaining stage performances.

TALKS & SURPRISES

Enjoyable moments continuing throughout the day with inspiring gatherings, interactive conversations, and unexpected stage surprises.

STAGE MUSIC ENERGY IMAGINATION SCIENCE ILLUSION TALK

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 be wondering about before the festival.

Istanbul Children's Festival has been designed 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 mobility; for ages 3–7, play, mascots, stage activities, and introductory workshops; for ages 8–11, sports, discovery, missions, and experience areas; and for ages 12–15, activities focused on stage programs, social content, and experiences with friends.

Yes. Every visitor aged 3 and over entering the festival grounds must have a valid ticket. If one adult and one child will attend together, the “1 adult + 1 child” package can be purchased. For larger groups, individual tickets or a family package for 4 people 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.

Separate daily tickets are available for Saturday and Sunday. Visitors who wish to attend both days of the festival may choose the combined ticket, valid on September 19–20. The selected day and ticket type must be checked carefully before purchasing a ticket.

Your ticket grants you access to the festival grounds for the day you select or as part of a 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 indicated as separately chargeable are not included in the ticket price.

Visitors will be given a wristband for verification upon their first entry. Re-entry to the grounds during festival hours is planned, provided that the wristband is not damaged or removed.

Participation in the workshops and all activities within the festival is free of charge. Only food and beverages are chargeable.