June 2026 Program
This Month at Yücel Arts Center
In June, Yücel Arts Center hosts a program featuring regular stage performances, the closing performances of the Young Arts Program, a concert that brings the energy of summer to the stage, and participant-focused workshops. You can explore the month’s highlights below by category.
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Whirling Dervish Performances
A regular stage program continues throughout June with whirling dervish performances on selected dates.
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Legends of Istanbul
Performances focusing on Istanbul’s cultural heritage continue to meet audiences in June.
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Young Arts Closing Events
Young participants who have completed their dance, theatre and music trainings take the stage with two separate closing performances.
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Special Program
The CelloStones concert, emotion management training and sustainable living workshop are part of the June program.
A brief look at the June program
In June, Yücel Arts Center continues to bring performing arts and workshops together under one roof. Alongside regular performances, this month’s program highlights the closing events of the Young Arts Program, the CelloStones Orchestra concert held within the scope of Culture Hunters, and workshops designed to support participants’ personal development and everyday life skills.
June program
The program is organized under the categories of performing arts, Young Arts closing performances, concert and workshops.
Performing Arts
June 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29 Whirling Dervish Performances
Whirling Dervish Performances at Yücel Arts Center
Cogito Istanbul’s whirling dervish performances meet audiences on the Yücel Arts Center stage on selected dates throughout June.
Located in the historic atmosphere of Sultanahmet, Yücel Arts Center offers a regular and impressive stage experience for these performances throughout the month.
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Whirling Dervish Performances
June 6, 9, 13, 20, 23, 28 Performance
Legends of Istanbul performances
Legends of Istanbul meets audiences at Yücel Arts Center on selected dates in June.
Focusing on Istanbul’s stories, cultural memory and stage atmosphere, these performances stand out as one of the key highlights of the Center’s June stage program.
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Legends of Istanbul
Young Arts
June 16 Closing Performance
Young Dance Performance
Young participants who have received dance training for months as part of the Young Arts Program will meet audiences on the Yücel Arts Center stage on June 16.
The Young Dance Performance will take place as a special closing event focused on production and sharing, where participants will bring the experiences they gained throughout the training process to the stage.
Time: 20.00 - 22.00
Venue: Yücel Arts Center
Participation: Free of charge
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Young Dance Performance
June 17 Closing Performance
Young Theatre and Young Music Performances
Participants who have completed the theatre and music trainings of the Young Arts Program will meet audiences through stage performances on June 17.
Everyone who would like to witness the creativity, effort and stage excitement of young people is invited to this closing process that brings dance, theatre and music together.
Time: 20.00 - 22.00
Venue: Yücel Arts Center
Participation: Free of charge
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Young Theatre and Young Music Performances
Concert
June 27 Culture Hunters / Concert
CelloStones Orchestra: A Summer Night
Bringing together live music, rising energy and the atmosphere of summer, the CelloStones Orchestra “A Summer Night” concert will take place at Yücel Arts Center on Saturday evening, June 27.
Standing out with modern pop arrangements led by cellos, a live orchestra performance and high stage energy, the concert invites audiences not only to music but also to the feeling of creating and sharing together.
The event also stands out within the scope of Culture Hunters, a program by Yücel Cultural Foundation that aims to increase young people’s access to cultural and artistic events.
Time: 20.30
Venue: Yücel Arts Center
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CelloStones Orchestra / A Summer Night
Workshops
June 6 Workshop
Learning Together: Sustainable Living Workshop
Organized by Yücel Cultural Foundation’s Workshop and Project Development Club, the Sustainable Living Workshop brings together participants who would like to discover environmentally friendly habits that can be applied in everyday life.
The workshop covers topics such as reducing food waste, conscious consumption, sustainable kitchen practices, waste management, composting and reading labels when shopping for clothes, through real-life examples and hands-on activities.
Time: 13.00 - 15.00
Venue: Yücel Arts Center
Format: In-person workshop
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Sustainable Living Workshop
June 7 Training
Emotion Management and Psychological Resilience Training
Led by Psychologist Zeynep Şahin, the Emotion Management and Psychological Resilience Training aims to provide participants with practical tools for managing emotions in stressful moments, maintaining motivation and strengthening psychological resilience in the face of challenges.
The training covers topics such as recognizing emotions, coping with uncertainty, understanding procrastination, making healthy decisions under stress and using mindfulness techniques in everyday life.
Time: 14.00 - 16.30
Venue: Yücel Arts Center - Sultanahmet
Format: In-person training
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Emotion Management and Psychological Resilience
Keep following the Yücel Arts Center program
You can visit the Yücel Arts Center page and our other program contents to follow the performances, concerts, workshops and special gatherings taking place throughout the month.
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