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🎼 61 Students Graduate from Türkiye’s First Children and Youth Conservatory

“Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality celebrated the graduation of 61 students who successfully completed the 2025–2026 Spring Semester at Türkiye’s first Children and Youth Conservatory, highlighting a new generation of young musicians through an inspiring graduation performance.”

🎶 Vox Humanis Polyphonic Choir Ensemble Meets Music Lovers in Şanlıurfa

"Organized through the cooperation of Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality and Harran University, the concert brought distinguished polyphonic works to audiences and received great appreciation."

🎹 Young Pianists Take the Stage in Şanlıurfa

““A total of 98 young talents delivered remarkable performances during the two-day World Piano Day event.”

🎷 Jazz Meets Anatolian Melodies in Şanlıurfa

“As a UNESCO City of Music, Şanlıurfa hosted an unforgettable evening where Anatolian melodies met the universal rhythms of jazz through the ‘Anatolian Goes Jazz’ concert, organized in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut and the City of Hannover.”

Austrian Musician Phoebe Violet Performs in Şanlıurfa

“Enchanting the audience with songs in French and Spanish”

61 Young Talents Embark on Their Conservatory Journey in Şanlıurfa

“Nurturing the Next Generation of Musicians in UNESCO’s City of Music”

From the Rural Area to the Fine Arts High School: Nisa’s Inspiring Journey with the Violin.

“A young violinist from Şanlıurfa rises to the Fine Arts High School with determination and support.”

Şanlıurfa Culture Road Festival 2025: A Grand Celebration of Heritage as a UNESCO City of Music

Şanlıurfa, Turkey — From May 24 to June 1, 2025, the historic city of Şanlıurfa, proudly designated as a UNESCO City of Music, came alive with the vibrant energy of the Culture Road Festival, an important stop in Turkey’s nationwide Culture Road Festival series. Over nine days, nearly one million visitors celebrated the city’s rich musical heritage alongside its deep-rooted cultural traditions, positioning Şanlıurfa as a dynamic cultural hub on the global stage.

Şanlıurfa Takes the Global Cultural Stage with UNESCO “City of Music” Status

Şanlıurfa, Türkiye — With a history spanning nearly 12,000 years and home to some of the earliest traces of human civilization, Şanlıurfa has taken a major step to elevate its cultural heritage by joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network under the title of “City of Music.” İn 2023. The launch ceremony, held on 23 October 2024 at the Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum, aimed to showcase the city’s rich musical traditions to the international community.

ŞANLIURFA'S UNIQUE MUSIC WAS CROWNED WITH ONLINE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Şanlıurfa music is being registered by UNESCO. Under the leadership of Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality, Şanlıurfa will become 'UNESCO Music City'. On the other hand, the unique music of the city was crowned with a festival.