SÜMERPARK HOSTED COLOURFUL MOMENTS ON THE FINAL DAY OF THE FESTIVAL

As part of Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality's 2026 Eskişehir Year events, the International Eskişehir Porsuk Festival, organised for the first time this year with ETİ as the main sponsor, continued to transform the city into a centre of art, music and entertainment on its final day. Events held throughout the day at Sümerpark and İskele 26 offered Eskişehir residents a full day of festival activities.

THE DAY BEGAN WITH YOGA AT SÜMERPARK

The final day of the festival got off to an active start at Sümerpark early in the morning. Residents who took part in the yoga session led by Yasemin Gül began their day with exercise and a sense of tranquillity.

The Design Market, which opened as part of the festival, also continued to welcome visitors on its final day. Stalls where students displayed their own designs and handmade products attracted great interest from visitors. Featuring a wide range of colourful and original products, the market became one of the key meeting points where young people showcased their creativity.

WASTE WAS TRANSFORMED INTO ART

The Waste-to-Art Sculpture Workshop and Baycan Dalga Workshop, among the festival's notable activities, also continued their work on the final day. Works created from scrap and waste materials took shape in the hands of artists, attracting the attention of visitors.

Another colourful part of the festival area was the easels set up along the riverbank. Local and international artists reflected the colours of the festival and Eskişehir on their canvases against the unique backdrop of the Porsuk River. This special area, where art met nature, offered visitors delightful scenes.

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT REACHED THEIR PEAK

The Red Bull activations held throughout the festival continued on the final day. Music and entertainment reached their peak with performances by DJ Akın Şener and Berkay Sinmez. Residents who filled the area enjoyed the final day of the festival to the fullest accompanied by the DJ performances.

Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality City Theatres' play "Rüzgârda Savrulan Yapraklar" also met with audiences as part of the festival. The performance attracted particular interest from children, who watched the play with great curiosity.

Russian artist Valeria Sonar gave music lovers unforgettable moments with her acoustic concert. Sonar's performance received great acclaim from the audience, while Cosmokiss's mini concert also provided enjoyable moments at the festival area.

RIVER TALKS AND THEATRE EXCITEMENT AT İSKELE 26

While events continued throughout the day at Sümerpark, İskele 26, one of the festival's key venues, also hosted a range of special programmes.

This time, Prof. Dr. Zülfükar Bayraktar was the guest of the "River Talks" programme at İskele 26. During the talk, Bayraktar shared information about Nasreddin Hodja, offering participants an enjoyable and informative conversation.

Artalan Kolektif's play "Yıldız" was also staged at İskele 26. The play was highly appreciated by the audience and added colour to the festival's theatre programme.

Later in the day, visitors enjoyed an open-air cinema experience. Eskişehir residents gathered to watch the film "Neşeli Günler" and, making the most of the pleasant weather, spent the final evening of the festival in a nostalgic and enjoyable atmosphere.

NATIONAL TEAM EXCITEMENT ON THE BIG SCREEN

On the final day of the festival, Eskişehir residents also came together to share the excitement of sport. The European Championship final featuring the Sultans of the Net was shown on a giant screen set up at İskele 26.

The thrilling final between Türkiye and Italy generated great excitement, and the Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team claimed the European Championship gold medal with a 3-2 victory. The result was followed by great celebrations at İskele 26.

AN ARTISTIC FINALE TO THE FESTIVAL WITH "KHATUN"

One of the final performances of the International Eskişehir Porsuk Festival took place on the stage of the Art and Culture Centre (Opera), where the production "Khatun" met with art lovers.

The performance attracted great interest, with the audience closely following the impressive stage production. "Khatun" provided a powerful finale to the festival's cultural and artistic programme, while the International Eskişehir Porsuk Festival offered Eskişehir residents unforgettable moments with its colourful programme bringing together music, sport, theatre and social activities.