Nevşehir Culture Route Festival 2025: 9 Days Full of Art, Music and Discovery in Cappadocia

From August 2 to 10, 2025, the Nevşehir Culture Route Festival will bring together music, art, history, and family fun in the heart of Cappadocia. And the best part? Most of the events are free! Here's a guide to the festival's highlights and locations:

🎧 Unforgettable Concerts (All Free)

Every evening at 9:00 PM, beloved Turkish artists take the stage at the Göreme Festival Area and other scenic spots:

• Murat Boz – August 2, Göreme Festival Area
  A pop music star kicking off the festival with an energetic performance.
• Murat Dalkılıç – August 3, Göreme Festival Area
  Known for his dynamic shows, promising an unforgettable night.
• HomeLand Project (Tuluğ Tırpan & Serkan Çağrı feat. Mehmet Akatay & Mehmet Özen) – August 3, Paşabağları Valley
  Ethno-jazz vibes surrounded by Cappadocia's natural beauty.
• Sinan Akçıl – August 4, Göreme Festival Area
• Uğur Işılak – August 5, Göreme Festival Area
  A nostalgic evening filled with Turkish folk tunes.
• Ferhat Göçer – August 6, Göreme Festival Area
• Sagopa Kajmer – August 7, Göreme Festival Area
  Turkish rap legend energizing the youth.
• Derya Uluğ – August 8, Göreme Festival Area
• Ebru Yaşar – August 9, Göreme Festival Area
• Bayhan – August 10, Göreme Festival Area

Each concert takes place under the stars, with fairy chimneys as your backdrop. Watch the hot air balloons by day, enjoy music by night!

🌐 Fascinating Exhibitions (Free Entry)

Throughout the festival, exhibitions across Cappadocia will showcase both traditional and modern art:

• From Sketch to Pixel – Kapadokya University, Fabrika Campus
  A fusion of traditional and digital art.
• Pablo Picasso Exhibition – Güray Museum, Avanos
  Original Picasso works in a mystical underground museum.
• Matraki Miniature Art – Kurşunlu Mosque, City Center
  Fine examples of Ottoman miniatures and traditional art.
• Unruled Connections Mixed Exhibition – Eleni Church, Mustafapaşa
  Contemporary art in a historic Greek church.
• Heritage of Civilizations – Virgin Mary Church, City Center
  Archaeological artifacts and historical exhibits.
• Sculpture & Installations – Paşabağları Valley
  Contemporary sculptures amidst natural rock formations.

🎓 Family & Kids Activities

• Kids' Village (August 2-10, daily 15:30-20:30) – Avanos Event Area
  Colorful shows, playgrounds, cartoon characters, and workshops.
• Aselsan Science Workshop – August 2, Avanos
  Hands-on fun with science and technology.
• Kite Workshop – August 3, Paşabağları Valley
  Design and fly your own kite in the valley breeze!

🍾 Photo Contests & Workshops

• FotoMarathon Cappadocia – August 2, Kapadokya University
  Capture Cappadocia’s beauty through your lens.
• FotoMarathon for Kids – August 2, Kapadokya University
• "You Play / You Sing" Stage – August 2-6, Forum Kapadokya Mall
  Join the stage and perform with instruments or vocals.

🎤 Talks & Conversations

• Limitless Conversations with Züleyha – August 4, Nevşehir HBV University Congress Center
  Singer Züleyha Ortak and psychologist Beyhan Budak share stories and insights.

✨ Our Tip:

Download the Advisormapp app before attending. You’ll get navigation to each location, audio guides, and real-time discovery of nearby experiences. The easiest way to plan your festival journey!

Get ready for an inspiring cultural escape in Nevşehir this summer!