Istanbul Nightlife

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Nightlife

Turkey may be primarily Muslim, but leave your preconceptions behind – it is not without nightlife. These days, Istanbul hops after dark as much as any other European city. Live music venues, designer bars, gay and lesbian venues…it’s all here and all a short taxi ride from the historic sites. Covers at upscale clubs can hit $30.

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Babylon
Excellent acoustics ensure that Babylon lands most of the big-name foreign and Turkish bands (Patti Smith, Mercan Dede) to hit town, except in summer when the club closes and migrates to Cesme.
Seyhbender Sokak 3; Istanbul; 011-90-212-292-7368; www.babylon.com.tr
Tags: international travel | trendy | dancing | cover charge | nightclub
Roxy
Slightly scruffy live music venue that grabs an eclectic collection of live offerings ranging from jazz to pop.
Siraselviler Caddesi; Aslanyatagi Sokak 7; Istanbul; 011-90-212-249-128; www.roxy.com.tr
Tags: trendy | dancing | cover charge | nightclub
Nardis Jazz Club
Jazz is the music of the moment in Istanbul and the Nardis, in a cozy historic space, is where the crowds head to listen to the best live music while tucking into pasta.
Kuledibi Sokak 14; Istanbul; 011-90-212-244-6327; www.nardisjazz.com
Tags: international travel | jazz | trendy | cover charge | live music
Gabile
Dancing and drag shows star at this happening gay and lesbian hangout in the heart of Istanbul’s nightlife center. A superb terrace-bar keeps things hopping in this cozy, bi-level space.
Yesilcam Sokak 7; Istanbul; 011-90-538-277-1699; www.gabile.com
Tags: gay | nightclub
Ulus 29 smart splurge
This superb, late-night restaurant overlooks the Bosphorus from the hills. After dining on Mandarin duck, hit the adjacent Club 29 for dancing. Both establishments were conceived by local nightlife designer Metin Dadillioglu.
Adbab Saygun Caddesi; Istanbul; 011-90-212-358-2929; www.group-29.com
Tags: smart splurge | trendy | nightclub
Harbiye Acik Hava Tiyatrosu
During the summer big-name Turkish pop stars like Ajda Pekkan and Tarkan perform in this open air theater, next to the Istanbul Congress Center.
Harbiye; Istanbul; 011-90-212-296-3630
Tags: international travel | live music
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