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The Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place from 30 July to 2 August 2026. During the festival, specially shaped and colourful balloons from different countries will fill the Cappadocia sky, creating spectacular views across the region. Visitors can enjoy sunrise balloon displays, photography opportunities and festival activities. The detailed daily programme and locations may vary, so please check the official website for the latest announcements: balonfest.com.

Etkiler: Hotel guests, visitors, families, photographers

The Nevşehir Culture Route Festival will take place from 1 to 9 August 2026 across Nevşehir and Cappadocia. The programme includes concerts, exhibitions, theatre performances, opera and ballet shows, workshops, talks, children’s activities and digital art events. Many activities are free of charge, while locations and schedules vary by event. Guests can check the official festival website for the complete and updated programme. kulturyolufestivali.com.

Etkiler: Hotel guests, visitors, families, children and art lovers

ARTBAT @ Space On Stage is an international music, technology, aviation and visual arts experience in Cappadocia. The event will take place on August 22–23, 2026, in Perili Ozanlar Valley, Nevşehir. The main night event runs from 21:00 to 01:00, followed by the Global Sunrise Show at Balloon Party on August 23 from 06:00 to 07:30. The experience features ARTBAT’s headline performance, a specially designed rocket-shaped hot air balloon called “Space Rocket”, 400 synchronized drones, mapping shows, laser effects, lighting production and a sunrise hot air balloon experience broadcast live to a global audience. Program highlights: • 20:00 – Space Rocket rises above the event area. • 21:00 – Warm-up DJ performance and mapping show. • 22:00 – Drone show with 400 drones and ARTBAT main performance. • 01:00 – Night event ends. • 06:00 – Global Sunrise Live Set at the balloon launch area. • 06:30–07:30 – Synchronized balloon take-off experience with Space Rocket and approximately 30 hot air balloons. Important notes: • The event has limited capacity. • Some ticket types include only the night event, while others include the Global Sunrise Show at Balloon Party. • General Admission and VIP tickets for August 22 do not include the sunrise balloon party unless purchased as a combined ticket. • Dress code applies for the night event. • Alcohol is not allowed before the balloon flight. Participants may be checked before the flight according to aviation safety rules. • If the balloon flight is cancelled due to weather, the live set will continue as planned, while the flight may be postponed. • Pets are not allowed. • Strong sound, lights, lasers, fog, flame, fire and CO2 effects may be used during the event. • Hotel package tickets may include accommodation depending on the selected ticket type. Location: Perili Ozanlar Valley, Nevşehir, Cappadocia.

Etkiler: Visitors, electronic music lovers, ARTBAT fans, festival guests, balloon experience guests

The 2nd Cappadocia International Open Chess Tournament will take place in Ürgüp between 17–23 August 2026. Hosted at Turgut Özal Cultural Center, the event brings together chess players from Türkiye and different countries in the unique atmosphere of Cappadocia. With a total prize fund of 1,000,000 TL, it is one of the notable local events to follow for visitors staying in the region during these dates.

Etkiler: Chess players, visitors, families