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Istanbul to host Kanye West’s long-awaited European tour

Kanye West attended the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills following the 92nd Academy Awards, February 9, 2020. (AFP Photo)
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Kanye West attended the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills following the 92nd Academy Awards, February 9, 2020. (AFP Photo)
March 06, 2026 04:53 PM GMT+03:00

Internationally renowned rapper Kanye West is set to return to the European stage after an 11-year absence, commencing his long-awaited tour in Istanbul. The opening concert is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium, one of the country’s largest venues.

According to the organizers, gates will open in the afternoon, allowing attendees entry from 3:00 PM, with Kanye West’s performance planned to begin at 9:00 PM. The concert is expected to feature a high-profile production, reflecting the significance of Istanbul as the tour’s inaugural stop.

Ticketing and pre-registration

Given anticipated high demand, the ticketing process has been structured to include a pre-registration phase. Pre-registration commenced on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 8:00 PM, and concluded on Monday, March 9, at 3:00 PM. Fans who completed pre-registration were granted priority access to general ticket sales.

Following the pre-registration period, tickets became available for general sale from March 9 at 3:00 PM. While detailed pricing has not yet been disclosed, multiple seating categories are expected to accommodate a diverse audience.

March 06, 2026 05:24 PM GMT+03:00
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