17.01.2026 01:41
Turkish pop music megastar Tarkan reunited with his fans at his first concert in Istanbul after a break of about 7 years. Addressing his fans at the concert, which received intense interest, the famous singer said, "You are unique, Istanbul, there is no one like you. Forgive me, I shouldn't have put so many years in between."
The megastar of Turkish pop music, Tarkan, met with his fans at his first concert in Istanbul after a break of about 7 years. The concert, which received intense interest, once again showcased the artist's longing for Istanbul and the strong bond he has with his audience.
THE FIRST OF EIGHT CONCERTS
Tarkan held the first of his 8-concert series in Istanbul, organized by Hitt Productions, at the Volkswagen Arena.
Arriving on stage via a lift, Tarkan first sang "Ölürüm Sana," which was released in 1997 and is one of the turning points of his career, followed by the song "Dudu."
"YOU ARE UNIQUE, ISTANBUL"
In a brief speech on stage, Tarkan expressed his love for Istanbul with the words: "You are unique, Istanbul, there is no one like you. Forgive me, I shouldn't have put so many years in between."
CELEBRITIES ALSO WATCHED
The concert, which attracted great interest, was attended by many celebrities, including Ezgi Mola, Burçin Terzioğlu, Sedef Avcı, Esra Erol, Merve Dizdar, Meriç Aral, and Serkan Keskin.
TICKETS SOLD OUT IN MINUTES, LONG QUEUES FORMED
The intense interest in Tarkan's concerts in Istanbul was reflected in ticket sales as well. The tickets for the artist's first four concerts sold out in 45 minutes, while the tickets for the next four concerts were sold out in about 1 hour. Long queues formed around the venue about 2 hours before the concert; fans waited for hours to see Tarkan. Traffic heading to the concert venue was also jammed.
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE SANG ALONG TO THE SONGS
The megastar sang his beloved songs with his fans during the night, while thousands of people filling the hall sang along in unison. The concert also drew attention with its visual shows and energetic atmosphere.
Tarkan will continue his concerts in Istanbul at the Volkswagen Arena on January 20, 23, 24, 27, 30, and 31.