19th Istanbul Biennial

In real life Sat, Sep 18 – Sun, Nov 14, 2027

İKSV's international contemporary art biennial, curated in 2027 by LIU Ding and Carol Yinghua LU.

The Istanbul Biennial is İKSV's international contemporary art exhibition, held across venues in the city. The 19th edition is scheduled for 18 September to 14 November 2027.

It will be curated by LIU Ding and Carol Yinghua LU. At the time of writing İKSV had not announced the title, the venues or the participating artists, and its site will carry the details as they are released.

📍 Venues across Istanbul (İKSV)
🎟 Cost: Check the organiser's site for prices
🕒 When: Sat, Sep 18 – Sun, Nov 14, 2027
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What to expect

A contemporary art exhibition over roughly two months
Work shown at several venues around Istanbul
A programme curated by LIU Ding and Carol Yinghua LU

Tips for going

Venues and opening hours had not been announced at the time of writing, so check iksv.org nearer the date
Istanbul in autumn is usually mild, but bring a layer for the evenings
Past editions have used venues on both sides of the Bosphorus, so leave time for ferries once the 2027 venues are announced

Questions people ask

When is it?

18 September to 14 November 2027.

Who is curating?

LIU Ding and Carol Yinghua LU.

Is it free?

İKSV hasn't said for 2027. Check their page before you go.

About İstanbul

Istanbul's Historic Peninsula is where Byzantium and the Ottoman capital overlap. Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque face each other across Sultanahmet Square, Topkapı Palace crowns the point, and the Grand Bazaar sprawls below Süleymaniye.

Getting there: The T1 tram stops at Sultanahmet, beside Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, and at Beyazıt for the Grand Bazaar. Ferries to Üsküdar and Kadıköy leave from Eminönü.

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Istanbul Tulip Festival

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Emirgan Park (and parks citywide)

Details checked against www.iksv.org. Organizers change plans, so confirm there before you go.

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