A fantastic show, we really, really enjoyed it and would highly recommend it. One of the best things we saw on our trip to Istanbul. The dancing, staging and music was wonderful.

This show made my entire trip to Turkey worth the visit. I'm shocked by how little they charge per ticket. The location (old hammam), the choreography, the costumes, the talented dancers - were all spectacular. The spinning man and solo belly dancer were my favorites. I'm truly impressed!

Traditional dances in beautiful coreography. Ok for families with children. Took one hour but it was too short. Best money spend in Istanbul.

This was truly great - a packed 70 mins show representing a variety of cultural dances. The guy that played the musical instrument was really really good! And so was the lady who did the masked and psychedelic dances. Much refined than the usual belly dancing experiences that you hear so much of. Highly recommended.

The Hodjapasha Theater in Istanbul offers a unique cultural experience, blending Turkey’s rich heritage with contemporary artistic performances. Located in a restored 15th-century Turkish bath, the theater provides an intimate and authentic setting that enhances each show. Highlights: 1. Location and History: • Situated in the heart of Istanbul, near significant landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. • The building, originally a 15th-century bath, retains its historical architecture, adding cultural depth to the performances. 2. Performances: • Famous for traditional Turkish dance and music shows, including the Whirling Dervishes (Sema) and folk dances. • The Whirling Dervishes offer a deep spiritual experience, showcasing Sufi mysticism.

This is a regular international touring troupe of the National Dance Company of Ireland, but their 2024 UK Touring troupe is quite simply the best that they have ever toured ! Everything about the show is outstanding; the music, the musicians, the musicianship, the choreography, the lighting, the dancers and the sheer brilliance of the dancing; the cohesion, the precise exactitude of every dancers movements; it is all dynamic, explosive and breath-taking ! This is a Show not to be missed if you ever have a chance to see it.

Cultural dance form at best, it was of almost 1 hr program. With all forms starting from slow dance, to belly with fast number.

A great show. It was lovely to see the varied styles of dance from different parts of Turkey. The solo drummer was spectacular. Only negative: we were enjoying it so much that it felt it stopped too early!

This is a wonderful cultural show not to be missed if you are in Istanbul. Lots of regional dance and costumes and with sensational musical back up, with a small audience number. Very highly recommended, so glad I discovered it and booked this evening, it was a definite highlight.

My partner was a bit reluctant about the show but ended up loving it too, like me. A great variety of dances, and the dancers are amazing, full of energy and give a 100% performance even though this was a quieter night out of season. You get a much better idea of the culture of the country apart from the belly dance. And don't worry, there is a belly dance too.

We have seen so many shows, so maybe we are harsh critics! The set up of the show, the venue and lighting is wonderful! I would suggest the quality of some of the costumes need more investment and some of the choreography could be improved, as well as music cuts and the ending of the show (when everybody bows and just walks off, could be nice to have a blackout or keep the picture) : just because, this is the only show like this in Istanbul, so it should be the best of the best! But overall, a nice experience.

I think those who rated this experience poorly did not research what the Whirling Dervishes are about. A quick read on Sufism is necessary to understand that this is a religious ritual, not a performance. I found this fascinating, hypnotic, and mesmerizing.

We were expecting this to be a mystical experience. It seemed very commercialized operation. We did not the show memorable and would only recommend if one has nothing else to do.

Not worthy, a little disappointed, no distinct style , choreography was not so perfect , some dancers were not so skillful

I had a brochure that my Hotel gave me with the price of 400 TL per person to see one of their shows. My Hotel made the reservation for 2 and we came very early to pay for the tickets. To my surprise they ask us 1000 TL per person. I said that was not the price from their own brochure and I show them. They didn't care and asked again for 1000 TL per person. That was more then double the price from their own brochure. It was measleading and we cancel on the spot the reservation and left.