Istanbul Expres stands for five days of Turkish music in Ghent. It allows you to experience life in a metropolis to the rhythm of live music. You will be moved, touched and compelled to dance by the music.
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This event will take place at several locations
16 until 20 November 2022
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This festival brings all aspects of the vibrant musical city of Istanbul to Ghent. The programme includes the Turkish indie pop of Can Bonomo, Kalben and Göksel as well as the sensuous psychedelic rock of Gaye Su Akyol. You become acquainted with the exuberant dancing to the sound of Fasil music. In addition, you can enjoy the rich Ottoman tradition of Incesaz and the melting pot of cultures of the Bright Bridges festival production.

This activity takes place on a location within the low emission zone

Are you driving to Ghent? First check whether you may enter the city centre with your vehicle. Clean vehicles may enter the city centre free of charge, polluting vehicles have to pay. Is your vehicle allowed to enter, but do you not have a Belgian or Dutch number plate? You will ALWAYS have to register!
Find out all there is to know about Ghent’s low emission zone (LEZ) here
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