Marmaris Festivals

From Music to Art it’s time to go out in Marmaris.
1 – 30 October 2023
15th International Marmaris Music Festival

It is time for you to experience the Wedding Traditions and Food in Turkey! An extensive list of traditions and food can be found in Turkey when it comes to weddings.

This year marks the 3rd year of Book Days in Marmaris. Initially introduced by UNESCO in 1995 as World Book Day, and in 1997 in the UK and Ireland. One of the main goals of the Book Days is to promote reading for pleasure. Let’s see when are the Book days and how are they celebrated in Marmaris? In 2023 Book Days are set to be celebrated from the 20th of July until the 10th of August in Marmaris. Anyone can take part in Book Days in Marmaris.According to the World Book Day official website: “World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading. Our mission is to promote reading for pleasure, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their own. “Reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child’s future success – more than their family circumstances, Click here for details >>

You will never guess what is coming to Marmaris This cultural heritage event takes place over 600 years in Turkey and we have heard of the championships held in nearby villages. Edirne is the main town where such championships are held regularly. Now it is coming to Marmaris. Can you guess what is coming to Marmaris? Not to worry if you can’t guess the event as we could have never guessed it either. The epic championship of Oil Wrestling is coming to Marmaris on Tuesday May 09 2023. The registration of wrestlers will be at 09:00 – 10:00. The oil wrestling competition will begin at 12:00 on the stadium Gölenye in Icmeler. Everyone is welcome means it a free event open to public!

The ushering in the Spring known as Hıdırellez, a traditional festival to usher in spring, falls on May 6 each year and celebrations

We still can’t believe this happened in Marmaris. Marmaris has hosted many sport events, championships and competitions but never this type of sports

Marmaris famous for festivals, large and small. Marmaris Festivals. Marmaris hosts all kind of festivals stretching from music and food, to film, dance, folklore, cycling and yachting festivals

The Provence in Mugla province where Marmaris and Icmeler are located? Definetly, yes. If you love Provence you will love the fact that it is now located in Marmaris area too

Marmaris Popular International Regatta is Back. Since 1989 when it was first held, the Marmaris International race week has been a staple in the lives of most dedicated racing sailors in Marmaris.