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Dr Kadir Topbas Culture and Arts Center Istanbul
Nenehatun Neighborhood No: 4, Nine Hatun Neighborhood, Kemal Hatipoğlu Avenue, Esenler, Istanbul, TurkeyExplore Dr Kadir Topbas Culture and Arts Center Istanbul venues
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Location
Getting here
45–60 minutes Drive From Istanbul Airport.
30–50 minutes Drive From Taksim Sq.
Accessibility
Production details
- High speed internet access
- Sound systems
- Microphones (wireless, handheld, lapel)
- Projectors and screens
- LED displays and video walls
- AV capabilities
- Stage lighting (spotlights, floodlights, gobo projectors)
- Ambient lighting (uplighting, color-changing LEDs)
- Podiums and lecterns
- Backdrops
- Chairs (folding, banquet, theater-style)
- Rigging point / Hanging Points
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Onsite parking
- Medical Support
Most popular facilities
Facilities
- 24 Hour Security
- Accessible Parking
- Air Conditioning
- CCTV in Common Areas
- CCTV Outside Property
- Internet Access
- Lectern
- Lighting Equipment
- Non-Smoking Throughout
- On-site Parking
- Piano
- Wheelchair Accessibility
Overview
Dr Kadir Topbas Culture and Arts Center Istanbul stands out as a municipal cultural hub dedicated to a wide variety of arts and community services. The centre brings together performance, cinema, cultural education, and community outreach under one roof offering a versatile platform for concerts, theatre, film screenings, seminars, cultural courses, and social events. Its public-service orientation and combination of functional spaces make it attractive for arts-oriented and community-oriented events, while offering a modest yet flexible environment compared to large commercial convention centres.
The layout is built around a main hall ( with 553 seats), a small cinema( with 100 seats), plus cultural-education facilities (art classrooms, library / reading rooms, community-art workshops), and a modest social-cafe area. The materials, lighting and interior design lean towards functional and multipurpose use, optimized for theatre, cinema, seminars and cultural gatherings rather than luxury or high-end hospitality. As a whole, the venue provides a practical, no-frills stage for mid-size cultural and community events suitable for conferences, performances, film screenings, workshops, and cultural festivals particularly when organisers prioritise accessibility, versatility, and community orientation over luxury amenities.
Seasonality
- Jun 1 - Sep 30
- Apr 1 - May 31
- Oct 1 - Nov 30
- Jan 1 - Mar 31
- Dec 1 - Dec 31