ZORLU PSM

Ars Electronica Istanbul 2025 at Zorlu PSM!

Recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious festivals and platforms in the field of technological arts for nearly 50 years in Austria, Ars Electronica will meet art enthusiasts in Istanbul this year with the partnership of Zorlu PSM and Piksel.Creative Solutions, and the support of Diageo Turkey, from October 21 to 28.

Don’t miss the chance to see some of the most striking examples of media art, including Cod.Act’s vibrating kinetic sculpture Cycloïd-E, Marc Vilanova’s electromagnetic waterfall Cascade, Universal Everything’s interactive digital universe responding to the body, and Martyna Marciniak’s Anatomy of Non-Fact, which questions the boundaries of artificial intelligence and reality! Emerging talents from Turkey such as Özcan Ertek, İmelda Kuyumcu & Gözde Betülay Yorulmaz, and Ceren Su Çelik will also take part in this international platform.

The world’s most impressive media art works are coming to Istanbul.

Ars Electronica Istanbul 2025 will offer a unique digital art experience for visitors of all ages with a rich program ranging from exhibitions and live performances to children’s workshops and artist talks, all across 8 days at Zorlu PSM.

Performances:

bit.studio – FLOCK OF

(October 22–23–24) 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 19:30

(October 25–26) 12:00, 15:30, 18:00, 20:00

📍 Zorlu PSM Gallery Area

Özcan Ertek – Future Visioning: AI Turkish Coffee Reading

(October 22–23–24) 18:00

(October 25–26) 16:00, 17:30

📍 Zorlu PSM Meydan Foyer

Cod.Act – πTon/2

(October 21–22) 20:30

📍 Zorlu PSM %100 Studio

Ars Electronica Istanbul 2025 at Zorlu PSM!

Recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious festivals and platforms in the field of technological arts for nearly 50 years in Austria, Ars Electronica will meet art enthusiasts in Istanbul this year with the partnership of Zorlu PSM and Piksel.Creative Solutions, and the support of Diageo Turkey, from October 21 to 28.

Don’t miss the chance to see some of the most striking examples of media art, including Cod.Act’s vibrating kinetic sculpture Cycloïd-E, Marc Vilanova’s electromagnetic waterfall Cascade, Universal Everything’s interactive digital universe responding to the body, and Martyna Marciniak’s Anatomy of Non-Fact, which questions the boundaries of artificial intelligence and reality! Emerging talents from Turkey such as Özcan Ertek, İmelda Kuyumcu & Gözde Betülay Yorulmaz, and Ceren Su Çelik will also take part in this international platform.

The world’s most impressive media art works are coming to Istanbul.

Ars Electronica Istanbul 2025 will offer a unique digital art experience for visitors of all ages with a rich program ranging from exhibitions and live performances to children’s workshops and artist talks, all across 8 days at Zorlu PSM.

Performances:

bit.studio – FLOCK OF

(October 22–23–24) 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 19:30

(October 25–26) 12:00, 15:30, 18:00, 20:00

📍 Zorlu PSM Gallery Area

Özcan Ertek – Future Visioning: AI Turkish Coffee Reading

(October 22–23–24) 18:00

(October 25–26) 16:00, 17:30

📍 Zorlu PSM Meydan Foyer

Cod.Act – πTon/2

(October 21–22) 20:30

📍 Zorlu PSM %100 Studio

Ars Electronica Istanbul 2025 at Zorlu PSM!

Recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious festivals and platforms in the field of technological arts for nearly 50 years in Austria, Ars Electronica will meet art enthusiasts in Istanbul this year with the partnership of Zorlu PSM and Piksel.Creative Solutions, and the support of Diageo Turkey, from October 21 to 28.

Don’t miss the chance to see some of the most striking examples of media art, including Cod.Act’s vibrating kinetic sculpture Cycloïd-E, Marc Vilanova’s electromagnetic waterfall Cascade, Universal Everything’s interactive digital universe responding to the body, and Martyna Marciniak’s Anatomy of Non-Fact, which questions the boundaries of artificial intelligence and reality! Emerging talents from Turkey such as Özcan Ertek, İmelda Kuyumcu & Gözde Betülay Yorulmaz, and Ceren Su Çelik will also take part in this international platform.

The world’s most impressive media art works are coming to Istanbul.

Ars Electronica Istanbul 2025 will offer a unique digital art experience for visitors of all ages with a rich program ranging from exhibitions and live performances to children’s workshops and artist talks, all across 8 days at Zorlu PSM.

Performances:

bit.studio – FLOCK OF

(October 22–23–24) 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 19:30

(October 25–26) 12:00, 15:30, 18:00, 20:00

📍 Zorlu PSM Gallery Area

Özcan Ertek – Future Visioning: AI Turkish Coffee Reading

(October 22–23–24) 18:00

(October 25–26) 16:00, 17:30

📍 Zorlu PSM Meydan Foyer

Cod.Act – πTon/2

(October 21–22) 20:30

📍 Zorlu PSM %100 Studio

Ars Electronica Istanbul 2025 at Zorlu PSM!

Recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious festivals and platforms in the field of technological arts for nearly 50 years in Austria, Ars Electronica will meet art enthusiasts in Istanbul this year with the partnership of Zorlu PSM and Piksel.Creative Solutions, and the support of Diageo Turkey, from October 21 to 28.

Don’t miss the chance to see some of the most striking examples of media art, including Cod.Act’s vibrating kinetic sculpture Cycloïd-E, Marc Vilanova’s electromagnetic waterfall Cascade, Universal Everything’s interactive digital universe responding to the body, and Martyna Marciniak’s Anatomy of Non-Fact, which questions the boundaries of artificial intelligence and reality! Emerging talents from Turkey such as Özcan Ertek, İmelda Kuyumcu & Gözde Betülay Yorulmaz, and Ceren Su Çelik will also take part in this international platform.

The world’s most impressive media art works are coming to Istanbul.

Ars Electronica Istanbul 2025 will offer a unique digital art experience for visitors of all ages with a rich program ranging from exhibitions and live performances to children’s workshops and artist talks, all across 8 days at Zorlu PSM.

Performances:

bit.studio – FLOCK OF

(October 22–23–24) 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 19:30

(October 25–26) 12:00, 15:30, 18:00, 20:00

📍 Zorlu PSM Gallery Area

Özcan Ertek – Future Visioning: AI Turkish Coffee Reading

(October 22–23–24) 18:00

(October 25–26) 16:00, 17:30

📍 Zorlu PSM Meydan Foyer

Cod.Act – πTon/2

(October 21–22) 20:30

📍 Zorlu PSM %100 Studio

Turn up the volume! On November 14–15, with the contribution of %100 Müzik, the multi-genre music festival MIX Festival returns to the city! Bringing together music’s brightest stars and rising talents, MIX Festival is back in 2025 with a brand-new edition!

As every year, MIX Festival offers a program filled with distinguished artists and unforgettable performances. Among this year’s headliners are Dutch DJ and producer Bakermat, the English duo Maribou State DJ Set who blend electronic music with atmospheric touches, Grammy Award-winning producer and DJ Purple Disco Machine—one of the global icons of modern dance music known for creating disco magic on stage—and Sigrid, one of today’s rising pop stars with over 1.4 billion streams.

Festivalgoers will also be treated to exciting surprises throughout the event. Alongside captivating artists like Marissa Nadler, who combines imagination with emotional depth, this year’s lineup will feature acts performing in Turkey for the first time, including the project of Sofia-born musician Daniel Stoyanov that turns his powerful storytelling and original sound into art, called Bulgarian Cartrader, Barcelona-based experimental music group Egosex; Jadu Heart, offering an emotional, genre-defying musical journey from electronic folk to post-rock; Nusantara Beat, who draw attention with their innovative sound rooted in tradition; Belgian music collective Tukan, creating a unique sonic world by blending electronic music with jazz, funk, and psychedelic rock on stage and in albums; and Youngr, one of the digital age’s standout musicians with high-energy live performances in over 40 countries.

The local scene’s stars will also shine: Diskopolis, the synth-pop project that fuses ‘80s-inspired analog textures with today’s digital infrastructure to get crowds dancing both in the alternative scene and the mainstream; the versatile DJ Emre Can Swim, who turns music into a space for exploration; GROOVE4LOVERS, who keep the dance floor moving with different styles of house music; Hilal Kaya, who captivates with her powerful stage energy; Selût, who creates a multi-faceted artistic universe with her visual and auditory productions; Soul Grinders (live), who blend their multi-instrumental arrangements with an electronic sound; and Venice (live), who deliver rhythm-focused live sets that flow seamlessly between genres—all making the festival truly one of a kind! Stay tuned for more!

Bringing together the different colors of music and appealing to all music lovers, MIX Festival takes place at Zorlu PSM on November 14–15. See you at this unique experience, made possible with the contribution of %100 Müzik!

November 14

MARIBOU STATE DJ SET • SIGRID • DISKOPOLIS • EGOSEX • GROOVE4LOVERS • SELÜT • TUKAN • VENICE LIVE • YOUNGR

November 15

BAKERMAT • PURPLE DISCO MACHINE • BULGARIAN CARTRADER • EMRE CAN SWIM • HİLAL KAYA • JADU HEART • MARISSA NADLER • NUSANTARA BEAT • SOUL GRINDERS LIVE

Turn up the volume! On November 14–15, with the contribution of %100 Müzik, the multi-genre music festival MIX Festival returns to the city! Bringing together music’s brightest stars and rising talents, MIX Festival is back in 2025 with a brand-new edition!

As every year, MIX Festival offers a program filled with distinguished artists and unforgettable performances. Among this year’s headliners are Dutch DJ and producer Bakermat, the English duo Maribou State DJ Set who blend electronic music with atmospheric touches, Grammy Award-winning producer and DJ Purple Disco Machine—one of the global icons of modern dance music known for creating disco magic on stage—and Sigrid, one of today’s rising pop stars with over 1.4 billion streams.

Festivalgoers will also be treated to exciting surprises throughout the event. Alongside captivating artists like Marissa Nadler, who combines imagination with emotional depth, this year’s lineup will feature acts performing in Turkey for the first time, including the project of Sofia-born musician Daniel Stoyanov that turns his powerful storytelling and original sound into art, called Bulgarian Cartrader, Barcelona-based experimental music group Egosex; Jadu Heart, offering an emotional, genre-defying musical journey from electronic folk to post-rock; Nusantara Beat, who draw attention with their innovative sound rooted in tradition; Belgian music collective Tukan, creating a unique sonic world by blending electronic music with jazz, funk, and psychedelic rock on stage and in albums; and Youngr, one of the digital age’s standout musicians with high-energy live performances in over 40 countries.

The local scene’s stars will also shine: Diskopolis, the synth-pop project that fuses ‘80s-inspired analog textures with today’s digital infrastructure to get crowds dancing both in the alternative scene and the mainstream; the versatile DJ Emre Can Swim, who turns music into a space for exploration; GROOVE4LOVERS, who keep the dance floor moving with different styles of house music; Hilal Kaya, who captivates with her powerful stage energy; Selût, who creates a multi-faceted artistic universe with her visual and auditory productions; Soul Grinders (live), who blend their multi-instrumental arrangements with an electronic sound; and Venice (live), who deliver rhythm-focused live sets that flow seamlessly between genres—all making the festival truly one of a kind! Stay tuned for more!

Bringing together the different colors of music and appealing to all music lovers, MIX Festival takes place at Zorlu PSM on November 14–15. See you at this unique experience, made possible with the contribution of %100 Müzik!

November 14

MARIBOU STATE DJ SET • SIGRID • DISKOPOLIS • EGOSEX • GROOVE4LOVERS • SELÜT • TUKAN • VENICE LIVE • YOUNGR

November 15

BAKERMAT • PURPLE DISCO MACHINE • BULGARIAN CARTRADER • EMRE CAN SWIM • HİLAL KAYA • JADU HEART • MARISSA NADLER • NUSANTARA BEAT • SOUL GRINDERS LIVE