30.05.2026 22:20
Kanye West, who gave the biggest concert of his career in Istanbul, performed in front of 118,000 people at Atatürk Olympic Stadium. During the historic night, where tickets were sold out days in advance, the famous rapper delivered an unforgettable show on a giant globe accompanied by fog and lasers. Thousands of fans filled the venue to capacity, and numerous celebrities such as Afra Saraçoğlu, Ahsen Eroğlu, Hazar Ergüçlü, Defne Samyeli and her daughters also flocked to this historic musical feast.
World-famous rap icon Kanye West chose Istanbul to deliver the biggest and most magnificent stage performance of his career. Within the scope of his "Vultures" tour, all tickets for the massive concert held at Atatürk Olympic Stadium were sold out days in advance, and a total of 120,000 music enthusiasts filled the stadium to the brim.
HE SANG ON TOP OF THE "WORLD"
During the dazzling night with its massive production, Kanye West took the stage on a gigantic globe model set up in the middle of the stadium. Accompanied by thick fog clouds and laser lights covering the sky, the famous artist appeared before his fans with his iconic black mask and costume, offering a truly historic visual feast in Istanbul.
KILOMETER-LONG QUEUES FORMED IN FRONT OF THE STADIUM
Thousands of fans eager to see the global star up close formed long queues in front of the stadium from early morning hours for the concert scheduled to start at 9:00 PM. In those first moments when Kanye West emerged from the fog to the top of the globe and raised his hand, the unified screams of 120,000 people echoed across all of Istanbul.
STAR-STUDDED HISTORIC NIGHT: STADIUM VIP AREA BECAME A PARADE OF CELEBRITIES
Popular figures from television, music, and magazine worlds also took their places in the stadium to witness this historic moment. Among those attending the concert were many notable names such as Afra Saraçoğlu, Ahsen Eroğlu, Nilperi Şahinkaya, Hazar Ergüçlü, Leya Kırşan, Defne Samyeli with her daughters Deren and Derin Talu, and singer Elif Buse Doğan.
"I THINK I'M ONE OF THE FIRST TO BUY A TICKET"
Actress Ahsen Eroğlu, who answered questions from press members before the concert, expressed her great excitement with these words:
"We've been waiting for a while. I think I'm one of the first to buy a concert ticket. I love him very much; there's a lot of talk about him, but I came to have fun because I'm interested in his music and songs. I heard that he was inspired by a Japanese artist, even anime culture, for his stage performance. Honestly, I was very impressed; an amazing visual show awaits us."
HAZAR ERGÜÇLÜ: A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS FOR OUR COUNTRY
Actress Hazar Ergüçlü, who expressed being a Kanye West fan, shared her happiness, saying, "Being able to watch him up close in Istanbul will probably be an amazing experience. I'm very excited. There's an incredible crowd, and having such a huge organization in our country is a tremendous success for us."
INTENSE INTEREST FROM DEFNE SAMYELI AND HER DAUGHTERS
Defne Samyeli and her daughters Deren Talu and Derin Talu, who drew all eyes at the stadium entrance with their striking combinations and elegance, posed for cameras before the concert. Stating that they had been waiting for this moment for a long time, Defne Samyeli said, "Kanye West is a very visionary artist who shapes world music. Seeing 120,000 people together with such a massive production in Turkey is truly pride-inducing. There is an incredible atmosphere." Sisters Deren and Derin Talu shared the enchanting globe show amidst the fog with their followers on social media accounts.
ELIF BUSE DOGAN CUT HER VACATION SHORT
Singer Elif Buse Doğan, who stated that she cut her vacation short and returned to Istanbul, said, "Having such large productions in our country makes me very proud. I hope the whole world sees this magnificent day."
Young actress Leya Kırşan also stated, "We are very excited; we gathered with our friends and came. We believe we will have a great time." This massive concert, where 120,000 people were united as one heart and pushed the limits of visual effects, went down in history as one of the biggest music events in Istanbul's history.