Open-Air Food Festivals: Summer 2025 Calendar

The full list of the best food festivals in and around Istanbul this summer.

Listorant Ekibi · 24 April 2026 · 2 min read

A Flavor Map of Summer Festivals

Summer 2025 is set to be packed with food festivals in and around Istanbul.

Bosphorus Flavors Festival (July)

At this annual festival, restaurants from both sides of the Bosphorus compete with their best recipes.

Kadıköy Street Food Fair (August)

The stands set up in Kadıköy square offer the most authentic tastes of Turkish cuisine.

Organic Market Food Days (Monthly)

Organic markets around the city host cooking workshops and tasting events.

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