ABOUT THE EVENT
Sertab Erener at KüçükÇiftlik Park, Istanbul
Sertab Erener plays KüçükÇiftlik Park in Istanbul, Turkey on Friday, October 16, 2026. The listed start time is 20:30 local time.
Her conservatory training in opera and concert singing shapes a presentation where the voice, not the production, sets the pace.
With a vocal-led set, hall acoustics count as much as proximity; seated rooms keep the balance more controlled.
This template applies when Sertab Erener leads the event, not to a guest appearance presented as a solo concert.
Event details
- Tickets
- On sale on Ticketmaster
From the official event listing
- - Participants under the age of 18 may only enter the venue accompanied by a parent (mother or father).
- - Participants of all ages must have a ticket.
- - A student ID must be presented at the entrance to receive a student ticket.
- - The organizing company reserves the right to refuse entry to individuals it deems unsuitable for the event, subject to a refund of the ticket price.
- - The organizing company reserves the right to make any changes to the program due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances.
Quoted from the Ticketmaster listing for this date. Venue rules and times can change, so check the official page before you go.
THE LIVE SHOW
What Sertab Erener concerts are like
With a vocal-led set, the acoustics of the room matter as much as how close you sit. Seated halls keep the balance controlled, while an open-air stage brings a bigger production and a less predictable mix. Outdoor sound also shifts with the weather and the size of the crowd, which a vocal-led set feels more than a guitar-driven one would.
Category names shift between venues: a block sold as second category in one hall can sit where first category sits in another. The seat map and any restricted-view note tell you more than the label does. Rows at the very front can sit below the stage line, so a few rows back often gives a better view of the whole performance.
Tips for the Istanbul show
- Read the block and row on the seat map rather than the category name.
- Check the restricted-view note, which is often set in small print at selection.
- In seated halls, allow for a late-entry rule that can hold you until an interval.
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
About Sertab Erener
Sertab Erener is a Turkish singer and songwriter born in Istanbul in 1964. She trained in opera and concert singing at the Istanbul State Conservatory and Mimar Sinan University.
In 2003 she won the Eurovision Song Contest in Riga with Everyway That I Can, still Turkey's only win. Her catalogue carries pop, dance, Turkish art music and rock, so the arrangement changes with the room she plays.
- Origin
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Genre
- Pop, dance and Turkish art music
- Active since
- 1982
- Notable work
- Sakin Ol!, Sertab Gibi, Turuncu, No Boundaries and Her Dem Yeşil
- Known for
- Everyway That I Can, Zor Kadın and Açık Adres
Career highlights
- She won the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest, Turkey's only victory in the competition.
- She was awarded Turkey's State Medal of Distinguished Service in 2003.
- Her conservatory training in opera and concert singing shapes the vocal-led live arrangement.
Getting to KüçükÇiftlik Park
KüçükÇiftlik Park is the venue for Sertab Erener's Istanbul show. The listed address is Harbiye, Kadırgalar Cd. No:4, 34367, Istanbul. Check the venue's entry times and bag policy before the day, and plan your route home in advance, as large concerts often finish when public transport is at its busiest.
Category names shift between venues. Read the block and row on the seat map, along with any restricted-view note.
The latest stored Ticketmaster record marks this listing as on sale. No price is shown here unless the provider supplies one.
Travelling to Istanbul for the concert
Most visitors flying in for this show land at İstanbul Airport (IST). Because it is a Friday show, the concert crowd lands on top of the usual weekend visitors, so hotels in Istanbul are worth booking early.
With a 20:30 start, the show will end late in the evening. Check the last train or bus back to where you are staying before you set off, and fly in the day before so a delayed flight does not cost you the concert.
Frequently asked questions
When is Sertab Erener in Istanbul?
The stored event date and time are Friday, October 16, 2026 at 20:30.
Where is the Sertab Erener event?
It is listed at KüçükÇiftlik Park in Istanbul, Turkey.
Open location in Google MapsWhere should ticket availability be checked?
Use the official Ticketmaster link on this page for current inventory and terms.
Which Eurovision song did Sertab Erener win with?
Everyway That I Can, performed at the 2003 contest in Riga.
Are her concerts always seated?
No. She is programmed in seated halls and at open-air events alike; the format belongs to the specific listing.
