When you wake up to a day in Istanbul, you will hear many sounds that you can listen to. When you let yourself go with the flow of the day, the excitement, movement, stress, sadness, the happiness of the city… For those who want to take a break from the tiredness of the day with a musical evening, you can be a guest in a beautiful place where you can listen to your favorite type of music.

Istanbul is a city that embraces all styles that are very different and unique from each other and is one of the leading cities in terms of alternative spaces. Let's look at our list to find what you are looking for more quickly in this city, which hosts pleasant places to relax your soul with rock, metal, jazz, pop, and many other types of music.

• Eskici Pera, Beyoğlu
• Wizard Pub, Kadıköy
• Bova Jazz Club, Beyoğlu
• Yazı Tura Barcade, Beşiktaş
• Celtic Irısh Pub, Beyoğlu

1. Eskici Pera, Beyoğlu

Asmalı Mescit, Istiklal St. No:186, Beyoglu/Istanbul

“Eskici Pera is the address of those who miss the 90s!”

With its nostalgic winds, warm-tempered employees, lovely people, and highly colorful 90’s music. It is a place where you can have a great time in Pera, the heart of Istanbul.

You can dance until the morning in Eskici Pera, which is the perfect place to listen to good music and relieve your stress while wandering around Istiklal Street, or you can enjoy the beautiful music while sipping your beer in a corner.

2. Wizard Pub, Kadıköy

Caferağa, Sakız Gülü St. No:19, Kadıköy/İstanbul

With its quality music, delicious drinks, and snacks, Wizard Pub is a nice bar where metal music lovers meet and spend time with pleasure, and it is a place that even those with prejudices against the genre should visit.

We recommend you stop by one of the most fun places in Kadıköy, where the regulars create a family atmosphere, where you can have pleasant conversations and "headbang" with the bartenders.

3. Bova Jazz Club, Beyoğlu

Şehit Muhtar, Mis St. No:17, Beyoğlu/İstanbul

Let's turn a little bit to the "sexy" side of music, to jazz. Bova Jazz Club is one of the most popular places in Istanbul among jazz lovers. Bringing good music to the audience at affordable prices, Bova is a very cute place that makes you feel at home. With its friendly employees, comfortable atmosphere, and affordable prices, Beyoğlu stands out as one of the rare beauties that embody Istanbul's spirit.

Bova works 6 days a week, rarely 7 days a week. Music starts around 21.30 - 22.00 on weekdays and around 22.30 - 23.00 on weekends. Unlike its counterparts, Bova opens at 13.00 and serves as a pub where people come to chat and have a drink during the time period until the music hour.

4. Yazı Tura Barcade, Beşiktaş

Sinanpaşa, Şehit Asım St. No:38, Beşiktaş/İstanbul

One of the most preferred activities by music lovers is undoubtedly karaoke. If you are one of those who say that you don't just want to listen to music, singing is in my soul, this section of our list is for you. 

If you want to sing karaoke in an extraordinary place, you can find the answer to your expectations with Yazı Tura Barcade. It is possible to find entertainment for all musical tastes in Yazı Tura, a luxurious and exciting pub. Listen to music, have something to drink, or take the microphone on the karaoke floor and show your skills.

5. Celtic Irish Pub, Beyoğlu

Asmalımescit District. İstiklal St. Narmanlı Han, No: 180, Beyoğlu/İstanbul

With its splendid decoration dominated by wood and green, a variety of beers, and a qualified menu, the Celtic Irish Pub is a very interesting place where you can enjoy your meals with your friends or alone while listening to excellent Celtic music.

Celtic Irish Pub, which keeps the Irish Pub culture alive in the historical Narmanlı Han in Istanbul, offers its guests broadcasts of all sports events, good food, good beer and live music 4 days a week in a wonderful atmosphere.

Celtic is a place that offers a real Irish Pub atmosphere from its decoration, playgrounds, and events to its carefully created menu.