Harbiye Auditorium – Istanbul Congress Center
Located within the heart of Istanbul’s bustling Congress Valley in Harbiye, Şişli, the Harbiye Auditorium is one of the city’s most prominent and versatile event venues. Situated inside the modern Istanbul Congress Center (ICC), it offers world-class facilities ideal for concerts, conferences, corporate events, and cultural performances.
Key Features:
- 📐 Total Area: 3,028 m²
- 🎭 Seating Capacity: 2,192 to 3,555 (depending on layout)
- 🎤 Stage Area: 620 m² with 9 adjustable sections (0–106 cm height), 9 mechanical modules, and ceiling height up to 9.4 m
- ♿ Accessibility: Seating for mobility-impaired guests; 12 entry doors across two levels for smooth audience flow
- 🎧 Technical Infrastructure:
• 24 simultaneous interpretation booths
• Automated curtain system with up to 3 red dividers
• Professional light bridges, acoustic panels, intercoms, and fireproof curtains
• Backstage: 11 rooms including 3 VIP rooms (total 264 m²)
Istanbul Congress Center Facilities:
- 🏢 Total Area: 119,500 m² across 7 floors
- 🧩 Meeting Halls: 115 spaces ranging from 38 m² to 3,028 m²
- 🔧 Workshop Rooms: B3 level (17–168 m²)
- 🖼️ Exhibition Space: B4 & B5 levels, totaling ~14,576 m²
- 🚗 Parking: On-site for up to 850 vehicles
- 🚶 Connectivity: Underground link to Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar ICEC and Harbiye Muhsin Ertuğrul Stage
Location & Transport Access:
- 📍 District: Harbiye, near Taksim and Maçka, surrounded by hotels, restaurants, and cultural venues
- 🚇 Metro: Line M2 to Osmanbey or Taksim (≈ 7 min walk)
- 🚡 Funicular: F1 Taksim–Kabataş to Taksim, short walk to ICC
- 🚌 Bus / Metrobus / Minibus: Stops nearby (Mecidiyeköy & Beşiktaş–Harbiye routes)
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