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Sami Yusuf to perform in Istanbul, Ankara for 'Live in Türkiye' tour

World-renowned musician Sami Yusuf will meet music lovers in Istanbul and Ankara in June with his “Live in Türkiye” concert series. (Wovo Entertainment/ AA Photo)
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World-renowned musician Sami Yusuf will meet music lovers in Istanbul and Ankara in June with his “Live in Türkiye” concert series. (Wovo Entertainment/ AA Photo)
May 14, 2026 04:01 AM GMT+03:00

Singer Sami Yusuf is scheduled to perform in Türkiye this June as part of his “Live in Türkiye” concert series, which will bring him to both Istanbul and Ankara for a series of large-scale live performances.

The concerts are organized in partnership with Anadolu PSM and Wovo Entertainment. In Istanbul, Yusuf will appear at the Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre on 23–24 June. The tour will continue in Ankara, where he is set to perform at ATO Congresium on 27–28 June.

According to organizers, the concert series will present a production that blends traditional musical forms with contemporary orchestral arrangements. The repertoire is expected to include specially arranged works influenced by Turkish musical and poetic traditions, alongside selections from Yusuf’s international catalogue.

Sami Yusuf, with over 45 million albums sold worldwide and more than 1 billion streams, is recognized for his international career. (Wovo Entertaiment/ AA Photo)
Sami Yusuf, with over 45 million albums sold worldwide and more than 1 billion streams, is recognized for his international career. (Wovo Entertaiment/ AA Photo)

A cross-cultural journey

Yusuf has previously expressed his connection to Türkiye, noting its cultural heritage and artistic traditions as a continuing source of inspiration in his work.

Over the course of his career, the artist has released 10 studio albums and 13 live albums, achieving more than 45 million album sales and surpassing 1 billion global streams. He has performed at leading international venues, including Wembley Arena, Royal Albert Hall, Shrine Auditorium and the Philharmonie de Paris.

The “Live in Türkiye” series forms part of Yusuf’s recent global touring schedule alongside other major 2025 highlights, including "Ecstasy: Between Two Seas" in Istanbul, "Live at the Roman Theater" in Jordan, and Abu Dhabi's "Symphony of Stars."

May 14, 2026 04:01 AM GMT+03:00
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