The International Gümüşlük Music Festival was first held in 2004 in the picturesque fishing village of Gümüşlük, reflecting the historical values of Bodrum, and has been bringing together music enthusiasts every summer since then.

Initiated by a group of musicians led by pianists Eren Levendoğlu and Gülsin Onay, the festival started as a small-scale piano event. It evolved into an international music festival in subsequent years. Held annually during the summer, the festival hosts esteemed musicians worldwide and showcases special performances in classical music, jazz, and other genres. In total, 478 different events have been organized with 1022 artists from 36 countries; among these, classical music, jazz performances, ballet, modern dance performances, theater, circus, and DJ performances.

Over 2000 music students have participated in our education programs, which offer opportunities for education, performance, networking, and scholarships. Beyond just a music event, the festival has focused on values such as education, social participation, preservation of cultural heritage, and sustainability. Over the years, with concerts, masterclasses, and other events, the festival has significantly contributed to Bodrum’s musical and cultural life, becoming a locally and internationally recognized event. Over the past two decades, the festival has remained committed to its core values of education, social participation, cultural heritage preservation, and sustainability, fostering unity among music enthusiasts, local residents, and the broader arts community.

In 2024, the Festival was awarded the EFFE Label, Europe’s quality stamp for remarkable arts festivals showing their engagement in the field of the arts, community involvement, and international openness

Balleke Sissoko and Derek Gripper in Gümüşlük Festival

Mugla Municipality Jazz Orchestra

Gumuslük Music Festival Taşocağı : A symphonic Concert

Gümüslük Music Festival-Gülsin Onay in Recital