Bornova Kültür ve Sanat Merkezi

About Bornova Kültür ve Sanat Merkezi

Bornova Kültür ve Sanat Merkezi is a large state culture and arts centre built by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Mustafa Kemal Caddesi in Bornova. It has more than 38 thousand square metres of floor space, was provisionally handed over in January 2019, and the state arts companies began performing there on 7 February 2019. The building houses the administration of the İzmir State Opera and Ballet, the İzmir State Theatre and the İzmir State Turkish Music Choir, and the İzmir State Turkic World Dance and Music Ensemble also stages its seasonal programme here. There are three stages. The Necdet Aydın Sahnesi, used by the opera and ballet, seats 736 and, with its orchestra pit, two balconies and backstage areas, can host large-scale opera, ballet and musicals. The single-balcony Bozkurt Kuruç Sahnesi seats 382 and is used by the İzmir State Theatre; it has an orchestra pit and stage machinery for large sets. The Rakım Elkutlu Sahnesi, used by the Turkish Music Choir, seats 328 in an amphitheatre layout and is also used for conferences, recitals and talks. The stages, exhibition area and foyers can also be hired by other organisations under ministry rules.