Experience highlights Why you'll love it

A tribute concert to Sezen Aksu
Sezen Aksu's best loved songs come to life at Grand Pera Emek Sahnesi through the live performance of a string quartet.

Surrounded by a thousand candles
Only candles illuminate the room, creating a breathtaking atmosphere that makes every Candlelight concert unforgettable.

An extraordinary setting
Experience this unique concert in a stunning candlelit setting.
Program The music that awaits you
- Kusura Bakma
- Kaybolan Yıllar
- Hata
- Biliyorsun
- Firuze
- Bir Zamanlar Deli Gönlüm
- Tükeneceğiz
- Geri Dön
- Yalnızca Sitem
- Vazgeçtim
- Zalim
- Aşktan Ne Haber
- Unuttun mu Beni
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In short About the concert
Candlelight concerts bring Sezen Aksu's most beloved songs to Grand Pera Emek Sahnesi. Rediscover these songs to the sound of live music, in a hall lit by the glow of hundreds of candles.
This concert experience is a tribute. It is not associated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the artist, their heirs or their official representatives.
On the day How it works

Arrive early
Doors open 60 minutes before the concert. Late entry is not permitted once the concert has started.

Find your seat
Seats are not numbered: they are taken on a first-come, first-served basis within the zone on your ticket.

Let the music take over
Enjoy 60 minutes of live music surrounded by candles.
About the venueGrand Pera AVM
Grand Pera Emek Sahnesi, nestled on Istanbul’s iconic İstiklal Caddesi, is a storied theater born from the 1924 Emek Sineması. With art-nouveau angels, rococo flourishes and sweeping balconies, the venue charms with antique elegance while staging concerts, film premieres and live events in a modern, 600-seat setting.
Address
Hüseyinağa, İstiklal Cd. No:56/58, Beyoğlu, 34435
Parking
There is no car park at this venue, so we recommend you don't arrive by car.
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
FAQs Frequently asked questions
Where can I find my ticket?
Can I transfer my tickets to someone else?
Can I change the date or time of my ticket?
Can I get a refund for my ticket?
What are the different seating areas?
Can I sit next to my friends?
Is there an age limit for the event?
Will tickets be sold at the door?
What time should I arrive at the venue?
Can I get a ticket for my companion?
Will food and drinks be sold at the venue?
Can I leave the concert hall during the show?
Are the candles a fire hazard?
Can I use my phone during the show?
What happens if the event doesn't take place due to bad weather?
Can I bring a pet? Are guide dogs allowed?
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Is there parking available?
Is there a dress code? What should I wear?
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