Lucia di Lammermoor — 17th Istanbul Opera and Ballet Festival

Gaetano Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor is scheduled at Atatürk Cultural Center’s Türk Telekom Opera Hall on October 24, 28 and 31, and November 19 and 21, 2026. The official AKM page identifies the production as the opening work of the 17th Istanbul Opera and Ballet Festival, performed by Istanbul State Opera and Ballet. The staging is directed by Jean-Louis Grinda, with orchestral leadership by Antonio Pirolli and Zdravko Lazarov. The opera is performed in two acts and is listed at approximately 135 minutes. Individual dates and ticket availability should be checked before booking.