Bostancı Show Center, Concert hall and performing arts center in Kadıköy, Turkey.
The Bostancı Show Center is a concert hall and performance venue in this district on Istanbul's eastern side. It features a main auditorium with seating for roughly 2500 people and additional spaces designed for different types of events.
The venue opened in 1991 with inaugural performances by Turkish singer Sezen Aksu and guest artists. It grew into an important location for music and performance events throughout the city.
The name reflects the Bostancı neighborhood's role as a cultural hub in Istanbul. Visitors can see how the local community gathers here for performances, making it a social meeting point for arts enthusiasts.
The venue has a snack bar for refreshments, but outside food and drinks are not permitted in the performance spaces. Visitors should ask at the entrance about current access conditions and any safety guidelines.
The venue has recorded and released several live concerts on DVD, including performances by rock band Duman and Şebnem Ferah's Istanbul Symphonic Project. These recordings preserve important moments from the local music scene.
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