Concerts, theatre, family activities, free events and practical transport news. NeGid Istanbul brings together a day-by-day guide and city changes worth knowing before you head out.

All times are local Istanbul time. Starting prices and ticket information reflect the source list checked on November 13, 2026; always verify availability and current prices on the linked organiser or ticketing pages. Items without a direct source link in the supplied list still require additional verification.

What’s on: day-by-day guide

Monday, November 16

Tuesday, November 17

Wednesday, November 18

Thursday, November 19

Friday, November 20

Saturday, November 21

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City updates: transport and everyday costs

Transport

  • İncirli Köprüsü (Bakırköy): bridge reinforcement works have changed more than 30 İETT bus routes serving Bakırköy, Aksaray, Zeytinburnu and Topkapı. No end date announced. — https://www.iett.istanbul/Announcement/Detail/3352
  • Mecidiyeköy: from November 14, buses 622, 122M, 122C, 122Y, 522ST and 122D no longer stop at Ali Sami Yen and instead serve Gayrettepe. — https://www.iett.istanbul/Announcement/Detail/3351
  • Başakşehir: routes 78E, 78F, 78K, 79B, 79E, 79T and MK22 have changed; the Üst Yol stop has been removed. — https://iett.istanbul/Announcement/Detail/3350
  • Aşiyan: ferries to Üsküdar temporarily depart from Bebek (since November 12, until further notice).
  • Ferries: storms caused cancellations on several Şehir Hatları routes on November 13. Check https://sehirhatlari.istanbul/tr/iptal-seferler before travelling.
  • Şehir Hatları winter timetable runs until June 27, 2027: overnight Kadıköy–Karaköy–Beşiktaş ferries on Friday and Saturday nights; Bostancı–Adalar services daily.
  • Weekend night metro service is operating; confirm the participating lines at https://www.metro.istanbul/.
  • Taksim M2 and F1 are operating normally; a rumour about an April closure was not substantiated.
  • M12 Göztepe–Ümraniye metro line is reportedly targeted to open December 19, 2026; testing is underway. Treat this as a provisional date.

Prices and payments

  • Istanbulkart: standard fare ₺46.20; student fare ₺22.55. No fare increase identified for this week. — https://www.metro.istanbul/seferdurumlari/biletucretleri
  • Fuel: from November 1, petrol rose ₺4.15/litre and diesel ₺3.60/litre following an ÖTV tax change.
  • The 2027 revaluation rate is 27.83% (TÜİK). Passport and driving-licence fees, motor vehicle tax (MTV), fines and IMEI registration fees may rise in January. Exact 2027 charges have not yet been approved; check official amounts before making payments. — https://veriportali.tuik.gov.tr/tr/press/58035
  • Electricity: from January 1, 2027, the annual threshold for the subsidised tariff is set to fall from 4,000 to 3,000 kWh (EPDK), affecting an estimated 14.7% of subscribers.

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