FESTIVAL FEVER ON THE PORSUK: KENTPARK STAGE COMES ALIVE WITH MUSIC!

Thousands of Eskişehir residents gathered at the Kentpark Stage as part of the International Eskişehir Porsuk Festival, enjoying an unforgettable evening featuring some of the leading names in Turkish rock and alternative music.

Organised by Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality with ETİ as the main sponsor under the motto "Porsuk Flows, the World comes together in Eskişehir," the International Eskişehir Porsuk Festival continues to bring art-filled moments to the city. Held for the first time this year as part of the 2026 Year of Eskişehir events, the festival thrilled music lovers with a spectacular stage set up at Kentpark.

The evening opened with Jön, one of the long-standing bands of the Turkish rock scene. Bringing their energy to the stage, the band immediately engaged the audience at Kentpark with a dynamic and uninterrupted rhythm. Popular alternative music group Pizz then took the stage, further elevating the festival atmosphere with their distinctive style and much-loved songs.The evening reached its spectacular finale with a performance by the Korean Gyeonggi Sinawi Orchestra, whose music transcended borders. Blending the richness of traditional Korean music with contemporary touches, the orchestra offered the people of Eskişehir a captivating experience, creating a memorable atmosphere through both its music and visual performance.

The festival programme will continue on Saturday, 5 September, with performances by Role, K-Pop group Blingone, Selin Çıngır and Pinhani. On Sunday, 6 September, the festival will come to a spectacular close with the "Mor ve Ötesi" Symphonic Concert, featuring the Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Conductor Orçun Orçunsel.