Daily edition · 10 November 2026

Istanbul Today

Tuesday, 10 November. Remember Atatürk in the morning, plan museums and palaces around their closing days, and choose theatre, a show or jazz for the evening.

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Atatürk Remembrance Day

09:05 — a moment of remembrance

10 November marks the 88th anniversary of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s death. Commemorations take place at 09:05 to the sound of sirens; Ataşehir Belediyesi confirms this time for its ceremony at Cumhuriyet Meydanı in the Barbaros neighbourhood.

Source: Ataşehir Belediyesi ↗
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Weather

Partly to mostly cloudy with showers, +8…+14 °C

MGM’s forecast for Istanbul is valid until 18:00 on 10 November: intermittent showers are expected. Haze and patches of fog are possible across the region overnight and in the morning. Wear layers and bring an umbrella.

Source: Meteoroloji Genel Müdürlüğü ↗
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Museums and palaces

Hagia Sophia: the tourist route requires a ticket

Foreign tourists pay to visit the gallery. The tourist route and prayer entrance are separate; check current conditions before visiting.

Source: Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı ↗

Dolmabahçe Palace is open on Tuesdays

The palace where Atatürk died is closed on Mondays. The official ticket-office hours are 09:00–17:00. Check the arrangements for Remembrance Day before travelling.

Source: Millî Saraylar ↗

İstanbul Modern, 10:00–18:00

The museum is open on Tuesdays; last admission is 30 minutes before closing. An option for a rainy day.

Source: İstanbul Modern ↗

Borusan Contemporary is closed today

The museum welcomes visitors on Saturdays and Sundays only. Plan your visit for the weekend.

Source: Borusan Contemporary ↗
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An evening at Zorlu PSM

Toz, 20:30 — Turkcell Platinum Sahnesi

A one-woman play starring Zerrin Tekindor about a woman growing up. Performed in Turkish; 65 minutes, ages 13+. Doors open at 20:00. Find tickets on the official Zorlu PSM page.

Source: Zorlu PSM ↗

Afife, 20:30 — Turkcell Sahnesi

A play inspired by Afife Jale’s life and a woman’s struggle for the right to perform on stage. Performed in Turkish; 120 minutes with no interval, ages 18+. Doors open at 20:00. Follow the ticket links on the official Zorlu PSM page.

Source: Zorlu PSM ↗

Melis İşiten ile Zaten Şov, 21:00 — touché by N Kolay

A talk and comedy show in Turkish. Doors open at 19:30; ages 18 and over. Find tickets on the official Zorlu PSM page.

Source: Zorlu PSM ↗
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Jazz in Beyoğlu

Güç Başar Gülle Trio at Nardis, 21:30

Güç Başar Gülle on guitar, Alper Yılmaz on bass guitar and Erkan Sönmez on drums. The official page for 10 November lists a 21:30 start and a 1,000 TL ticket. Reservations: +90 212 244 63 27; check availability with the club.

Source: Nardis Jazz Club ↗

NeGid recommends

Allow for the 09:05 commemorations, choose İstanbul Modern for a rainy day, and pick one Zorlu PSM performance or Nardis for the evening. Topkapı Palace and Borusan Contemporary are closed today.

Your day, put together

Toz and Afife start at 20:30; Melis İşiten at 21:00; Güç Başar Gülle Trio at 21:30. Check tickets and reservations in advance.

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