Grammy-nominated DJ Armin van Buuren thrills fans in Istanbul

Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Armin van Buuren, who has been named the world’s best DJ five times, met his fans in Istanbul with a spectacular performance.

The Dutch artist took the stage at KucukCiftlik Park with “The Orb,” a new stage concept blending light, sound, and cutting-edge technology.

Dutch DJ Armin van Buuren performs with his new stage concept “The Orb” during a concert in Istanbul, Türkiye, Sept. 21, 2025. (AA Photo)

Hits and new album captivate audience

During the show, van Buuren performed tracks from his latest album "Breathe" alongside global hits including "In and Out of Love," "Blah Blah Blah," and "Great Spirit."

The setlist drew enthusiastic reactions from the crowd, who experienced a mix of new sounds and the DJ’s most celebrated anthems.

Grammy adayı ve beş kez dünyanın en iyi DJ'i seçilen elektronik müziğin dünyaca ünlü ismi Armin van Buuren, İstanbul'da hayranlarıyla bir araya geldi. Buuren, NTRteam.com tarafından KüçükÇiftlik Park'ta düzenlenen programda, "The Orb" adını verdiği ışık, ses ve teknolojinin bir araya geldiği yeni sahne konseptiyle dinleyicilerin karşısına çıktı. ( Arif Murat Kayacan - Anadolu Ajansı )

Thousands gather for the night

Around 10,000 people filled the venue to watch the performance. The event was organized by NTRteam.com, and the night opened with sets by fellow musicians Seth Hills, Laura vanDam, Inner Sense, and Emrah Is, setting the stage for van Buuren’s highly anticipated appearance.

The concert also attracted well-known names from Türkiye’s entertainment scene. Among those spotted were actor Seckin Ozdemir, actress Cemre Gumeli, actress Fatma Toptas, and DJs Mahmut Orhan and Burak Yeter.

September 22, 2025 11:30 AM GMT+03:00