Turkey Guide
İstanbul
Theatres and concert halls
1 Atatürk Cultural Centre (AKM) Taksim Square; Theatre 
0212/251 5600; Opera & Ballet 0212/243 2011; Symphony Orchestra 0212/243 1068. Price: Ticket prices are subsidized by the government, so remain low (8–13YTL). Student discounts available, but no credit cards Opening time: The box office is open daily 10am–6pmMulti-purpose venue shared by the Symphony Orchestra, State Theatre Company, and State Opera and Ballet. Leading venue during the various international festivals and has regular performances of classical music on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings, plus opera and ballet on Thursday and Friday nights throughout the year.
2 Borusan Arts and Cultural Centre İstiklâl Cad 421, Tünel, Beyoğlu 0212/292 0655 
www.borusansanat.com Price: Tickets 16–24YTLHome to the Borusan Philharmonic Orchestra, one of Turkey's most successful private orchestras, which performs two monthly concerts. Also boasts one of the country's most extensive CD libraries.
3 Cemal Reşit Rey (CRR) Darülbedai Cad 1, Harbiye 0212/231 5497 www.crrks.org Opening time: Daily performances (season Oct– May) at 8pmPrice: 8–16YTL; no credit cardsChamber music, classical, jazz and Turkish music, plus regular performances by visiting international orchestras. Venue for the International Music Festival in June and the CRR Piano Festival in December.
4 Kenter Theatre Halaskargazi Cad 35, Harbiye 0212/246 3589 Opening time: Box office daily 11am–6pmPrice: Tickets 8–16YTLTheatre founded by the famous Turkish actress Yldız Kenter who appears in most of the plays. Some English-speaking performances such as Shakespeare and Chekhov, and venue for the Turkish Shadow Play performed on most weekend mornings.