About
Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre is an open-air concert and performance venue located in the Harbiye neighbourhood of Şişli, right next to the Hilton Hotel and Lütfi Kırdar Convention Centre. Its semicircular seating arrangement, inspired by the ancient amphitheatre tradition, provides an unobstructed view of the stage from every one of its 4,532 seats. The stage itself is spacious enough for more than 200 performers to move simultaneously, making it an ideal setting for large-scale productions.
Open year-round with a diverse events calendar spanning concerts, theatre plays, dance performances, and festivals, Harbiye has preserved Turkey's most deep-rooted stage tradition for decades.
Transportation
Public transport
Metro: Take the M2 Hacıosman-Yenikapı metro line and get off at Osmanbey or Taksim; the stage is within walking distance of both stations. Bus: You can reach the venue using the following lines that pass by the "Harbiye" stop: 129T, 26A, 30A, 30M, 40T, 48T, 54K, 66, 89T. Dolmuş (Shared Taxi): Take the Beşiktaş-Harbiye dolmuş (Yellow Dolmuş) directly to Harbiye and walk towards Taksim-Nişantaşı. Marmaray/Metrobüs: Take the Marmaray to Yenikapı and transfer to the M2 Metro, or take the Metrobüs to Mecidiyeköy and transfer to the M2 Metro.
Parking
İSPARK operates several car parks in the Harbiye neighbourhood close to the venue. The nearest is the Darülbedai Street Car Park with a capacity of 160 vehicles. As occupancy fills quickly on busy event nights, arriving early is strongly advised. For real-time availability, use the İSPARK mobile app or visit ispark.istanbul.
Venue experience
Weather & Conditions
As an open-air venue, most events continue in light rain; however, postponement or cancellation may occur in severe weather conditions. Guests are advised to bring a light jacket or shawl for the cool evening air.
Food & Drink
Refreshment stands inside the venue offer tea, coffee, popcorn and light snacks.