Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theater, the heart of Istanbul’s cultural and artistic life, has become a meeting point for young people and art lovers thanks to the innovative “Seat is Yours” application, which was implemented in collaboration with Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) subsidiary Kültür AŞ and the sector. With this application, young people aged 24 and under can fill the empty seats at concerts free of charge, both having fun and eliminating idle capacity in the venues.
With “The Seat is Yours”, There Are No Empty Seats Left, Young People Are Having Fun
The “Seat is Yours” project, implemented by Kültür AŞ, provides young people with the opportunity to benefit from cultural and artistic events free of charge, thus demonstrating an important example of social responsibility. The application detects the empty seats left after the event starts at concerts and offers the opportunity to take a seat in these seats to the waiting young people. In this way, both the concerts reach a occupancy rate close to full capacity and the young people have the opportunity to watch their favorite artists live.
Harbiye Open Air Theatre Said Hello to the Summer Season
Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre, one of the most prestigious open-air event venues in Istanbul, opened its doors to the new season in a magnificent way on May 5, 2025. Promising a summer full of giant productions and special performances, Harbiye has already started hosting world-famous local and foreign artists.
How to Benefit from the “Seat is Yours” Application?
Taking advantage of the “Seat is Yours” application involves very simple steps:
- Visit the Stand: Come to the “Seat is Yours” stand set up at the theatre entrance 1 hour before the event time.
- Scan QR Code: Download the Radar Türkiye app by scanning the QR code on the “Seat is Yours” informative totem at the entrance with your smartphone.
- Take Your Turn: Waiting participants are processed by the staff according to the order they have created.
- Take the Vacant Seat: If there are empty seats after the event starts, young people aged 24 and under will be admitted according to the queue number they were given and will be directed to the appropriate seats by the staff.
Important note: You can easily access the entire event program and ticket sales platforms of Istanbul Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre from the "Harbiye" tab in the Radar Türkiye application.
Harbiye Open Air Theatre May Event Calendar
Here are some notable events from the Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre's May 2025 program:
- May 10 – 15, 2025 | Gulsen
- May 11 – 22, 2025 | Yıldız Tilbe
- May 12, 2025 | Derya Bedavacı
- May 13 – 23, 2025 | Teoman
- May 14 – 16, 2025 | The Sky Belongs to Everyone
- May 17, 2025 | Ayta Sözeri
- May 18, 2025 | Hande Yener
- May 21, 2025 | Sila
- May 26, 2025 | Buika x Kibariye
- May 27, 2025 | Aleksandrov Russian Red Army Choir
- May 29, 2025 | Barcelona Gipsy Balkan Orchestra & Candan Erçetin
- May 30, 2025 | Gipsy Kings feat Tonino Baliardo
You can find tickets for these special concerts on platforms such as Passo, Biletix and Biletinial. The “Seat is Yours” application continues to add vitality to Istanbul’s cultural and artistic life by offering young people the opportunity to attend these events free of charge.
