Oktoberfest Istanbul by Yabangee

Oktoberfest is taking over Yabangee Base for four days! From Thursday 08 to Sunday 11 October, we’re bringing together a long weekend of food, music, drinks, games, prizes, parties, and plenty of reasons to stick around. Every evening, expect raffles & giveaways, mini quizzes & prizes , Oktoberfest promos, drinking & board games, and networking activities, alongside a different special program each day. For every 500 liras spent gain a chance to win prizes. Some of the events that are mentioned below are paid events. For more information you can DM us on Instagram (Yabangee or Yabangee Base). THURSDAY 08: 19.30- Drinking Contest Compare your drinking abilities and show how fast you can down a beer. 20:00- Language Exchange Join us at Yabangee Base for an easygoing evening built around language exchange, cultural exchange, and meeting new people. The format is intentionally free-flowing. Come practice a language you’re learning, share your own language with someone else, or simply meet people from different backgrounds. Whether you’re just starting out in your target language or already comfortable speaking it, there’s no required level and no pressure to speak perfectly. 20.30- Mini Trivia 21.00- Cup Pong Tournament 22.30- Karaoke FRIDAY 09: 19.30- The Clap Improv Looking for some English-language improv and a night full of laughs? Join us as The Clap takes over the Base with a completely improvised show built in the moment. 21.30- Indie Heads Party From Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, MGMT, LCD Soundsystem, and Phoenix to Robyn, M.I.A., La Roux, Passion Pit, and Metronomy, expect a carefully curated soundtrack spanning indie rock, indie pop, electro, blog-era classics, and everything in between. You'll also be invited to take part in our Community Mixtape Exchange. We'll provide paper and supplies, you'll handwrite your own 10-song indie mixtape, pin it to the community board, and before you leave, take home someone else's for your next listening session. 21.30- Cup Pong Tournament 22.30-DJ Performances SATURDAY 10: 20.00- Nation to Nation International Party The evening begins with opportunities to connect through conversation, cultural exchange, icebreaker activities, games, and community-led socials, creating an environment where meeting new people comes naturally. As the night progresses, the focus shifts to the dance floor, with DJs providing the soundtrack late into the night. Whether you're looking to make friends, grow your social circle, represent your community, or simply enjoy a Saturday night with an international crowd, Nation to Nation brings different communities together under one roof and celebrates the diversity of Istanbul's global community. 19.30- Drinking Contest Compare your drinking abilities and show how fast you can down a beer. 20.00- Cup Pong Tournament 21.30- Mini Trivia 22.00- DJ Performances SUNDAY 11: 18.00- Live Music Music Rising from Thin Air: Have you ever seen music being created without a single touch to an instrument, using only the movements of hands in the air? Join us for the magic of Peter Theremin. 19.30- Russian Standup Comedy Come for one event, make a weekend of it, or just drop by and see what’s happening. Individual events have their own entry details, with tickets and RSVPs available via the link in our bio. 21.30- Cup Pong Tournament 22.00- Dj Performance Event Rules This event is open to participants aged 18 and over. Entry is at the discretion of the venue. The door staff's decision is final. No outside food or drinks, sharp objects, or flammable items are permitted inside the event area. By attending, participants consent to being photographed and filmed during the event. Professional video or photography equipment is not permitted without prior written consent from the organizers. Event organizers and venue staff reserve the right to deny entry or remove any individual if deemed necessary. Etkinlik Kuralları Etkinlik 18 yaş ve üzeri katılımcılara açıktır. Giriş, mekânın inisiyatifindedir. Kapı görevlilerinin kararı kesindir. Etkinlik alanına dışarıdan yiyecek, içecek, kesici alet veya yanıcı maddeler sokulamaz. Etkinliğe katılan herkes, fotoğraf ve video çekimine onay vermiş sayılır. Organizasyondan önceden yazılı izin alınmadığı sürece profesyonel fotoğraf veya video ekipmanları kullanılamaz. Etkinlik organizatörleri ve mekân yetkilileri, gerekli gördükleri durumlarda giriş reddetme veya kişiyi etkinlikten çıkarma hakkını saklı tutar.