Redbull Air Race in Istanbul, June 2

The Red Bull Air Race will be taking place in Istanbul for the second time this year on June 2nd, 2007. This fantastic activity will be held over the Golden Horn next to the old city, between the two bridges of Eski Galata Koprusu and Ataturk Koprusu.

The Red Bull Air Race is a competition in which the world’s most talented pilots are up against each other in a race based on speed, precision and skill. Last year about 1 million spectators gathered in Istanbul to watch this exciting air race, this was a new record in the history of the race.

Moto GP at Istanbul Park, Apr 20-22

The 3rd leg of this years Moto GP will run at Istanbul Park between April 20th-22nd. This will be also the third time that this race is organized in Turkey. Moto GP is one of the most popular motorsports in the world and the Istanbul Park racing track is one of the most impressive circuits in the world.

If you're a speed and bike fan, don't miss this spectacular event.

Tulip Festival in Istanbul, Apr 7-15

The 2nd International Istanbul Tulip Festival will be held in Istanbul between April 7th-15th. Many parks of the city, especially Emirgan Park, will be home of this festivity. This year, the Metropolitan Municipality has planted over 8 million tulips all over the city and it will be a colorful festival both for the citizens and foreign visitors. Tulips will be enjoyed until mid-May.

Since many centuries, Tulip was produced in Turkey and it was introduced to Europe. Tulip motifs were always used in clothing and tiles and today it became the symbol of Turkey.

Glass Courses in Istanbul, May 20

The Glass Furnace is helding a course on glassblowing in Istanbul between May 20th - June 2nd, focusing on the exploration of non-traditional glassblowing methods, a survey of techniques not usually included in most glassblowing classes, and concentrating on technical aspects such as "the perfect bubble".

Climate Change Congress, April 11-13

Turkey's first Climate Change Congress (TIKDEK 2007) will be held in Istanbul Technical University (ITU) between April 11th-13th, 2007. The congress is organized by the Water Foundation who is planning to bring together scholars and experts from various Turkish institutions to study climate change.

European Marine Congress, April 9-13

The 38th Convention of The Mediterranean Science Commission will be held in Istanbul between April 9th-13th. The congress will be officially opened by Prince Albert II of Monaco. Over a thosand scientists from 40 countries will participate in the congress, which will cover impact of global warming on the world seas. High rank EU executives are also expected to attend the congress.

International Istanbul Film Festival, March 31

The 26th International Istanbul Film Festival will be held between March 31st and April 15th. The festival will open its gates with famous Turkish director Ferzan Ozpetek's latest movie "Saturno Contro". This year, 235 films will be shown and 15 films will run for the "Golden Tulip" award under the theme "Arts and Cinema". The famous director of such independent hits - Johnny Suede, Living in Oblivion and The Real Blonde - Tom DiCillo will compete for the "Golden Tulip" with his latest film "Delirious". Among the films competing for the "Golden Tulip" Award in 2007 are George Hickenlooper's "Factory Girl" starring Sienna Miller, Guy Pearce and Hayden Christensen and Joachim Trier's "Reprise".

Motoshow '07 in Istanbul, March 29

International Motorcycle Fair will be held between March 29th - April 1st, 2007, at Istanbul Fair Center in Yesilkoy - Istanbul. The Motoshow 2007 will be a meeting point of the speed addicts. The brand new models of motorcycles of all types from chopper to racing, from touring to enduro that have been produced by the leading brands of motorcycle sector will be exhibited in the fair.

Jazz Master Branford Marsalis Quartet, March 21

One of the most innovative and creative jazz musicians of the world, and three time Grammy winner, Branford Marsalis, will join "Masters of the Jazz" series at Is Sanat Cultural center in Istanbul on Wednesday March 21st. Marsalis is nominated for the 2007 Grammy Award in the "Best Solo Instrumental Jazz Album" Category as well.

Pink Martini band in Istanbul, March 17

Pink Martini will be on stage at Turker Inanoglu Maslak Show Center in Istanbul on March 17th. The group has a big number of fans in Turkey where they'll sing the new songs from their new album that is going to be released in May in Europe.