Side 12th International Culture & Art Festival

Holidaymakers could enjoy the 12th International Culture and Art Festival in Side which was from 25 August - 30 September 2012.

The Side International Culture and Art Festival is the result of enthusiastic and persistent efforts of the Municipality of Side since 2001. Side owns outstanding Roman and Hellenistic heritage and today is an important Mediterranean resort town, distinguished with the quality standards of its tourism facilities. The Festival presents impressive performances by renowned interpreters at magnificent venues such as the Ancient Theatre of Side and the Temple of Apollo.

All events will start at 9.30pm and there is no cost to enter. The aim of the festival is to showcase a number of world famous orchestras, musicians and dancers which will each contribute towards a combined celebration of art, history, music and tourism.

This festival has been European Festivals Association (EFA) member since 2010. 

Festival Program:

25 August: Vienna Schloss Schönburnn Orchestra

28 August: Massimo Mercelli & Luis Bacolov Duo

30 August: Golden Trombone Orchestra

02 September: Türksoy Chamber Orchestra

05 September: Antalya State Symony Orchestra

08 September: Enbe Orchestra

11 September: Hakan Aysev Orchestra

13 September: Beijing Symphony Orchestra

15 September: Ege university Folk Dance Ensemble

18 September: Anadolu university Symphony Orchestra

21 September: Lezginka Dagestan Folk Dance Ensemble

24 September: Antalya State Symphony Orchestra

27 September: Ayhan Sicimoğlu & Latin All Stars

30 September: Side Festival Orchestra

For More Information: http://www.sidefestival.com