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Concert Halls

Ankara, the capital of the Republic of Turkey, is a special place for national and international activities. Ankara entertains distinguished musicians, offers orchestras and ballets and has produced several worldwide known artists yet unfortunately its concert halls are not sufficient. Concerts in Turkey are usually reasonably priced, and tickets can be had for a fraction of the price you would have to pay in many other countries. Opera and ballet are popular in winter months, and performance are usually conducted in their original language. The performance schedules of the below halls can be viewed in our events calendar .

Angels Showland
Angels Showland is located at the open parking lot in Armada Shopping Mall. The capacity is 2366 and the hall is composed of three sections. A special buffet and Angels Showland accessories boutique is at the entrance.
Armada Alışveriş Merkezi, Açık Otoparkı, Eskişehir Yolu, Söğütözü
Tel: (312) 219 10 32 - 33

Bilkent Odeon Salonu (Bilkent Odeon Amphitheatre)
Attending live classical and pop music concerts, famous theatre and ballet performances and musicals are not dreams anymore. Bilkent Odeon, with a capacity of 4000, is now ready for upcoming performances.
Bilkent Üniversitesi
Tel: (312) 290 23 00

Bilkent Müzik ve Sahne Sanatları Fakültesi Konser Salonu (Bilkent Faculty of Music and Performance Arts Concert Hall)
The Faculty of Music and Performance Arts at Bilkent University organizesconcerts. The season starts in October and continues until the end of June. Also Bilkent University Symphony Orchestra, new but well-established organization, is admired by classical music buffs. They perform every Tuesday evening at 20:00. Tickets are sold at Bilkent, Dost Bookstore and Beymen stores.
Bilkent Universitesi Müzik ve Sahne Sanatları Fakültesi
Tel: (312) 290 20 99

Cumhurbaşkanlığı Senfoni Orkestrası -CSO- Konser Salonu (-CSO-Presidential Symphony Orchestra Concert Hall)
The Presidential Symphony Orchestra is one of the oldest establishments in the city. Besides cultural representation of Turkey in foreign countries, the orchestra plays an important role in the development of polyphonic music. The concert hall, belongs to the orchestra, and has a capacity of 900. The season starts in October and lasts at the end of May. Apart from special performances, the orchestra performs twice a week, Thursday and Friday evening. Tickets can be purchased from CSO ticket office, Dost Bookstore, Diapason Music Store and METU Culture and Congress Center (ODTÜ Kültür ve Kongre Merkezi). Due to limited seating, concerts are always sold-out. Therefore we recommend you buy tickets a week in advance.
Talatpaşa Bulvarı, 38
Tel: (312) 309 13 43 (4 lines)

Devlet Opera ve Bale Sahnesi (State Opera and Ballet Stage)
It is the oldest hall in Ankara with a capacity of 693 seats and five boxes of six. All activities of Devlet Opera ve Balesi take places in this hall. It is not rented for special events.
Atatürk Bulvarı, 50 Opera
Tel: (312) 324 22 00

Hacettepe Üniversitesi Kültür Merkezi (Hacettepe University Cultural Center)
This Cultural Center is located at Hacettepe University campus in Sıhhiye. M Hall has a capacity of 612 and equipped with central air conditioning and light and sound systems. The other halls and their capacities: S Hall – 100, R Hall 125, Red Hall – 273, Green Hall – 374. The upper foyer is for 400 and the lower foyer is for 700 persons. It can be rented for special events.
Hacettepe Kültür Merkezi Sıhhiye
Tel : (312) 305 11 00

MEB -Mili Eğitim Bakanlığı- Şura Salonu (MEB - Ministry of Education- Şura Hall)
The Şura Hall, which is restored with the contributions of Ankara art fans hosts various activities. It has a capacity of 1200 and suitable for concerts, exhibitions, and theaters. The hall can be rented together with security and cleaning services.
MEB -Mili Eğitim Bakanlığı- Kampüsü, K Blok, Beşevler
Tel: (312) 212 98 86

ODTÜ Kültür ve Kongre Merkezi (Middle East Technical University Culture and Congress Center)
This Culture and Congress Center, with the capacity of 850 is available for seminars, performances and concerts. The tickets for the performances are sold at METU Campus, Dost Kitapevi and Sevda Cenap And Vakfı.
Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi Eskişehir Yolu
Tel: (312) 210 41 62

ODTÜ Stadyumu (Middle East Technical University Stadium)
Every year in May and June, METU organizes Annual Spring Festival in this stadium. Among the performers, Turkish pop music groups are the favorites of this festival.
Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi -ODTÜ- (Middle East Technical University) Eskişehir Yolu
Tel: (312) 210 41 62

Operet Sahnesi (Operetta Stage)
The stage is at Devlet Resim ve Heykel Müzesi in Ulus and has a capacity of 426. All operettas of Devlet Opera ve Balesi and Chorus shows of Ministry of Culture take place in this hall. It is possible to rent it for special activities. Moreover Vural Yurdakul gives painting courses here.
Devlet Resim ve Heykel Müzesi
Opera Meydanı Ulus Ankara
Tel: (312) 310 20 94



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  • Latest comments about this article

     By restlesstraveler2  24.9.2007

    After having moved here 2 months ago, I am glad to read about all these cultural possibilities. However, it would be better to have their internet sites given.........and even better to have a listing of events, so that one can see this. Thanks. Barbara Kuntze

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