Rock legend Patti Smith will take the stage at Istanbul’s Bonus Parkorman on May 17, 2026, accompanied by the Patti Smith Quartet.
The iconic figure of rock music, Patti Smith, is returning to Istanbul after a long hiatus. Smith, who will perform with the master musicians that have accompanied her for years as the Patti Smith Quartet on May 17, 2026, at Bonus Parkorman, will meet her audience under the organization of Stagepass. Recognized as one of the most influential artists of our time in both literature and music, Patti Smith is preparing to deliver an unforgettable night in Istanbul, leaving yet another mark on a career spanning more than fifty years.
The Poet of Rock and the Icon of the Free Spirit
With her 1975 debut album Horses, Smith reshaped the direction of rock music, and with songs like Because the Night and People Have the Power, she became an icon not only in the music world but also on the political stage. Her four Grammy nominations and the National Book Award she received in 2010 for Just Kids demonstrate the originality of her artistic and literary journey. From Madonna to Nirvana, from Taylor Swift to Florence Welch, countless artists consider Smith both an inspiration and a symbol of unrestrained freedom.
The Patti Smith Quartet consists of guitarist and longtime creative partner Lenny Kaye, drummer Jay Dee Daugherty, bassist and keyboardist Tony Shanahan, and guitarist Jackson Smith, who joined the lineup in the past decade. This longstanding collaboration highlights the artist’s multifaceted creativity and boundless energy in their live performances.
Highly anticipated in Türkiye, this concert offers a unique opportunity for those who wish to experience Patti Smith’s impact on both the music and literary worlds simultaneously. Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, December 10, at 12:00 p.m. and will be available via Biletinial.
