"Rakkas Istanbul Festival"

19 - 22 June 2026

Biggest & Best Oriental Dance Festival in Turkiye

From* 799 €

( *This early booking price until 19th April 2026 )

Welcome to Istanbul!

We are very excited and happy to be organizing the 12th edition of Rakkas Istanbul Festival.

We have had a great Oriental experience in 2025, and it only gets better! We are proud to make new additions to our star teachers line up. Rakkas Istanbul team is inviting you to one of the most magical cities in the world, "Istanbul". Attend oriental dance workshops with many different styles from Egyptian to Turkish, to Tribal to Turkish Romani Style. Enjoy gala shows, open stage, competitions, costume bazaar and many more activities in a family atmosphere.

Rakkas Istanbul invites you to immerse in the world of belly dancing. This is a chance to learn from famous teachers, meet fellow belly & Oriental dancers from all around the world, polish your skills and experience the culture where belly dancing was born. Come and join us for an unforgettable time in Istanbul!

OPTIONAL TOUR" A DREAM TOUR"

Optional Bursa, Canakkale  Tour.

From monday 22nd June to Sunday 28th June 2026

For more info please send e-mail to  "info@rakkasistanbul.com"

Promotion For Teachers / Group leaders

Are you coming with your students/group/family,

if you have min. 5 people you can have extra discount. Please contact with us for more info and details. info@rakkasistanbul.com

RAKKAS ISTANBUL FESTIVAL 2026

WORKSHOPS & PROGRAM 

GALA SHOW

Opening Gala Show with International Stars. How about watching your teachers and our guest dancers on stage? Enjoy two nights of shows with International Stars.

WORKSHOPS

2 FULL days - more than 30 hours.Unlimited attendance included in the festival package.Enjoy as many workshops as you like and many different colors of oriental dance.

COMPETITIONS

Rakkas Istanbul offers you "Bellydance Star" competition.  Get ready to show your skills and talent in front of the professional juries as well as the audience.If you wish to participate in the competition, please do not forget to mark in your registration form.  Competition fee can be paid during the festival to the information desk.  Place is limited so advance registration is recommended.

IMPORTANT 

For participate to the competition or perform in the festival you need to register to Full package or Festival Package or minimum 4 workshops need to take !!!

OPEN STAGE WORLD SHOW

It's time to dance for the other festival guests. Solo, duet, trio, group, raks sharqi, Turkish style, romani style, bollywood, tribal, fusion, .....all styles and performances are welcomed.  If you wish to participate in the open stage, please do not forget to mark in your registration form. Participation is free of charge, but place is limited so advance registration is recommended.

FESTIVAL HOTEL

KALYON HOTEL 

Modern Accommodations with Spectacular Views

Relax in our recently refurbished, modern rooms decorated in earth-tones. Hard-wood floors, natural light shining through floor-to-ceiling windows offering remarkable views, and fine linens and plush pillows, all enrich the comfort you feel at our boutique hotel. Choose among rooms that offer stunning views of the Sea of Marmara and across to Asia, or our rooms with the picturesque views of the old city and Sultanhamet district.

Address:

KALYON OTEL

Sultan Ahmet  Mahallesi, Kennedy Cd. No34 34122  Fatih, Istanbul / Turkey

Phone :+90 212 517 44 00

BAZAAR

Find your dream costumes and many oriental ornaments from local costume designers.