TURKCELL PLATINUM STAGE

The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.

Onur Ünlü’s “Güneşin Oğlu” is being adapted for the stage! Considered one of the most distinctive films in Turkish cinema, “Güneşin Oğlu,” written and directed by Onur Ünlü, is brought to the stage as a Zorlu PSM production with a powerful cast of master actors and emerging talents. Adapting the darkly comic universe of the original film for theatre, “Güneşin Oğlu” meets theatre lovers in a brand-new form.

The play stars İbrahim Selim, Deniz Celiloğlu, İlayda Alişan, Beyti Engin, Ali Yoğurtcuoğlu, and Zeynep Kankonde, joined by Efekan Can, Sergen Özdemir, Ilgaz Kaya, and Selin Beliz Şahan. Having spent his entire life waiting for a miracle, Fikri Şemsigil finally experiences one and discovers that he is the “Son of the Sun.” Yet, contrary to his expectations, this miracle completely turns his life upside down. Fikri Bey’s spirit now moves in and out of the bodies of the people around him. Eventually, he realizes that in order to free himself from the miracle he once longed for, he must pursue the truth. Events spiral out of control. But what will happen to the beautiful young woman living in the apartment across the street? Directed jointly by Onur Ünlü and Nagihan Gürkan, the play features a unique stage language in which the actors create their own spaces on stage, maintaining a relentless pace from beginning to end. “Güneşin Oğlu” premieres on December 5 at the Zorlu PSM Turkcell Platinum Stage.

Single act / 90 minutes

The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.

A company meeting room: four candidates attending a job interview go through mysterious tests, each trying to outdo the others and secure the position. Written in 2003 by Jordi Galceran, the play exposes the ruthless side of today’s corporate world and brought the author international acclaim. Semaver Kumpanya’s long-running repertoire piece The Method returns to the stage in the company’s 23rd year, after more than a decade on its lineup.

Single act / 2 hours

Dominic Miller takes the stage at Turkcell Platinum Stage on September 25!

Guitarist, composer, and producer Dominic Miller is best known worldwide for the distinctive guitar sound and playing style that have become an integral part of Sting’s musical identity. Since 1991, Miller has performed on every Sting album and world tour, co-writing timeless songs such as "Shape of My Heart" and "La Belle Dame Sans Regrets," which have secured their place in popular music history.

Born in Buenos Aires, Miller grew up in Argentina, the United States, and the United Kingdom. He studied at London’s Guildhall School of Music and Boston’s Berklee College of Music, and has collaborated throughout his career with renowned artists including Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Bryan Adams, Pat Metheny, Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, Plácido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, and Sheryl Crow.

Alongside his long-standing collaboration with Sting, Miller has built an acclaimed solo career, releasing 12 studio albums to date. Blending elements of jazz, contemporary classical, Latin, folk, rock, and pop, he has developed a distinctive musical voice. His latest album, Vagabond, was released in 2021.

In concert, Miller performs selections from his solo catalogue alongside songs co-written with Sting, reimagining classics such as "Fragile," "Fields of Gold," and "Bring On the Night" through sophisticated jazz-fusion arrangements. Joined by an ensemble of internationally acclaimed musicians, his performances showcase exceptional fingerstyle technique, lyrical melodies, and expressive improvisation, creating an intimate and memorable live experience.

Fikri Karayel is taking the stage—reserve your spot for this special night today!

The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.

An old armchair, a bench by the sea, the terrace of their childhood home. Two sisters. A confrontation seeping through time.

“Are we really going to become strangers like this? Everyone is gone, Asiye. It’s just the two of us now.”

Age Limit: 16+ Duration: One Act / 75 min

“Music and life are inseparable; my elders taught me that music is a culture and a way of life,” says Detroit-born saxophone virtuoso James Carter. Raised on recordings by Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, and sharing the stage with Wynton Marsalis at a young age, Carter is regarded as one of the most distinctive figures of his generation with his high-energy approach to music, moving effortlessly between tenor, alto, and soprano saxophones.

Having released numerous albums on labels such as Blue Note, EmArcy, and Atlantic, James Carter will be a guest of the 36th Akbank Jazz Festival with his concert on October 3 at Zorlu PSM Turkcell Platinum Stage, as part of the Coltrane: A Centennial Supreme tour.

Reflecting on this special performance, created in celebration of the 100th anniversary of John Coltrane’s birth, Carter says:

“We need to focus not only on Coltrane’s immense musical legacy, but also on the spirit that brought these works to life. The greatest purpose of this group is to honor Coltrane’s legacy and accompany his spirit through these performances.”

James Carter: Saxophone Gerard Gibbs: Piano Hilliard Greene: Bass Alex White: Drums

A defining figure in the history of jazz, Arturo Sandoval is a versatile composer and performer who masterfully blends Afro-Cuban music, jazz, and classical music traditions. A student of legendary trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, Sandoval played a pivotal role in the transformation of Cuban music as a founding member of the groundbreaking group Irakere.

A 10-time Grammy Award-winning musician, Sandoval has built a remarkable career not only through his virtuosity on trumpet and flugelhorn, but also through his work as a composer and arranger, collaborating with a wide range of artists from Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra to Celia Cruz and Alicia Keys. Through his trumpet concertos, performances with symphony orchestras, and compositions for film projects, he has developed an interdisciplinary approach to music.

Described by the London Evening Star as “the kind of virtuoso who appears only once or twice in a generation,” Sandoval will perform at the 36th Akbank Jazz Festival on October 8 at Zorlu PSM Turkcell Platinum Stage.

Arturo Sandoval: Trumpet Lisandro Pidre: Piano William Brahm: Guitar Daniel Feldman: Drums Maximilian Gerl: Bass Michael Tucker: Saxophone Samuel Torres: Percussion Keith Fiala: Trumpet Larry Bustamante: Baritone Saxophone

Composer, pianist, arranger, and bandleader Nicole Zuraitis is one of the most prolific and compelling artists to follow in contemporary jazz today, with an approach that continues to expand the boundaries of vocal jazz.

Zuraitis won the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album for How Love Begins (2023), a project created with Christian McBride. She became the first musician to receive this award for an album entirely written and arranged by herself. Her collaborations with drummer Dan Pugach, who will also join her for her Istanbul performance, along with their acclaimed reimagining of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” titled “Little Fears,” have established her as one of the most recognized voices in the contemporary jazz scene.

Continuing her activism alongside her musical work, Zuraitis’ 2025 concert album Live at Vic’s stands out as a powerful recording that highlights the potential of the musicians around her, particularly through its arrangements. The New York-based artist will perform at the 36th Akbank Jazz Festival on October 10 at Zorlu PSM Turkcell Platinum Stage.

Nicole Zuraitis: Piano, Vocals Dan Pugach: Drums Idan Morim: Guitar Sam Weber: Bass

The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.

Herbert von Karajan and Leonard Bernstein… Two of the greatest conductors in the history of the music world. With their adventurous and inspiring life stories, they have been widely debated—and continue to be so. Fierce rivalry, jealousy, and admiration… It feels like a clash between Europe and America. A confrontation between bold, instinct-driven expression and strict, disciplined control. And within the story, the unresolved tensions left after the Second World War are also woven into the narrative. Come and witness the clash of giants!

Duration: 85 minutes / 2 acts

The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.

The living room of a British bourgeois family, furnished with British armchairs. An English evening.

Amidst the ruins, Mr. and Mrs. Smith will welcome Mr. and Mrs. Martin into their home, holding on to the last remnants of their Englishness. But how is it that the Maid, Mary, dares to recite poetry to the Fire Chief when there isn’t even the slightest sign of a fire in the house?

If they’re somewhere around London, who is driving us mad? What is it that alienates us so much? If the Diva is actually bald, when will our reality finally arrive? Who benefits from keeping this confusion alive?

Let’s not try to find out. Let’s leave everything exactly as it is. (Shall we?)

From Eugène Ionesco’s unique pen comes a play that perfectly blends abstraction and absurdism. The Bald Diva is at Oyun Atölyesi this season, isn’t it?

(One act; 80 minutes)

One of the Balkans’ most distinctive voices, Amira Medunjanin, will meet her audience at Zorlu PSM on October 24.

Widely regarded as one of the most important representatives of Sevdalinka, the centuries-old musical heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Amira Medunjanin has become one of the most respected names in world music by blending traditional Balkan melodies with a contemporary interpretation.

Reviving the Sevdalinka tradition—which tells stories of love, longing, passion, and the deepest emotions of the human soul—through her unique artistic vision, Medunjanin captivates audiences with her remarkable voice, powerful stage presence, and emotional storytelling, taking listeners on an unforgettable journey with every performance.

With beloved songs such as “Ajde Jano,” “Pjevat Ćemo Šta Nam Srce Zna,” and “Što Te Nema,” along with many others, Amira Medunjanin has reached millions of listeners worldwide. Transcending the boundaries of Balkan music, she continues to perform sold-out concerts across the globe.

Her artistry has also earned widespread critical acclaim. The London Evening Standard has described her as “one of the most significant Balkan voices of recent years,” while UNCUT Magazine praised her as “a captivating voice floating between East and West.”

On the evening of October 24, the spirit of the Balkans, enchanting melodies, and an unforgettable atmosphere will come together on the stage of Zorlu PSM.

Reserve your place now to experience the magic of Sevdalinka live and witness the emotionally rich world of Amira Medunjanin.

The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.

(One act; 85 minutes)

As the flow of time gradually unravels, the delicate lines of memory begin to fade; familiar faces become strangers, and the boundaries of what we know disappear.

Reality and imagination, yesterday and today, dissolve and intertwine within the bond between a father and daughter.

Baba offers an experience of a journey suspended between remembering and forgetting, inviting us to reconsider what it means to be human in the face of time.

The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.

(One act; 85 minutes)

As the flow of time gradually unravels, the delicate lines of memory begin to fade; familiar faces become strangers, and the boundaries of what we know disappear.

Reality and imagination, yesterday and today, dissolve and intertwine within the bond between a father and daughter.

Baba offers an experience of a journey suspended between remembering and forgetting, inviting us to reconsider what it means to be human in the face of time.