DISCOVER, CREATE, LEARN IN THE WORKSHOP
WORKSHOPS
CREATIVE DESIGN
Workshops that transform children’s imagination into creation through ceramic, tote bag, wood, mask, mosaic, T-shirt, jewelry, and kite design.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Discovery-focused content featuring robotic coding, experiments, digital character design, junior archaeologists, and traffic rules.
RECYCLING
Experiences that develop children’s environmental and nature awareness through recycling, nature detectives, and little farmers workshops.
GASTRONOMY & STAGE
A fun creative space featuring cupcake, cookie, and chocolate workshops, as well as rhythm and creative drama activities.
CREATE
PRODUCE
NATURE
LEARN
IMAGINATION
SHARE
EXPERIMENT
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 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 circulation; for ages 3–7, games, mascots, stage activities, and basic workshops; for ages 8–11, sports, exploration, missions, and experiential areas; and for ages 12–15, activities focused on stage performances, social content, and experiences with friends.
Is it necessary to buy a ticket for both children and adults?
Yes. Every visitor aged 3 and above entering the festival grounds must have a valid ticket. If one adult and one child are attending together, the “1 adult + 1 child” package may 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.
Are tickets daily, or is there a two-day ticket option?
Separate daily tickets are available for Saturday and Sunday. Visitors who wish to attend both days of the festival may choose the combination ticket, which is valid on September 19–20. The selected day and ticket type must be checked before purchasing.
Which activities can I attend with a single ticket?
Your ticket grants admission to the festival grounds for the day you select or under the combination ticket. Workshops, stage programs, sports, technology, games, and brand experiences are offered as part of the festival program. Age, session, and capacity restrictions may apply to some activities. Food and beverage purchases and services indicated as separately chargeable 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 festival opening hours, provided that the wristband remains undamaged and is not 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 are chargeable.
