What we’re about
We are a community for Istanbul's Erasmus, international, and English-speaking Turkish university students interested in making the most out of our time in Istanbul.
With regular events, we aim to bring people together and foster a real sense of community.
This group is an extension of the organizer's work with the community platform Yabangee (http://www.yabangee.com). To keep up with all our events, you can also follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yabangee
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Trivia Night: Questions in English & TurkishSanat Restaurant Cafe & Bar, BeyoğluTRY 200.00
(Türkçesi aşağıdadır)
Join us for our weekly trivia sessions, now at Sanat Teras in Beyoğlu.
A limited number of discounted early bird tickets are available.Discount tickets: https://biletino.com/tr/u-3pj6/yabangee-reklam-organizasyon-aracilik-ve-dan-ltd-sti/ (Note: Make sure you choose the correct date.)
NOTE: We promote events on multiple platforms. Even if attendance is low on Meetup, there will likely be several attendees. You can see photos from recent sessions here: https://www.instagram.com/istanbulquiznights/
Trivia will conclude by 22:30, but there'll be sweet tunes for those who want to stay after and enjoy some good music or karaoke.
Join us in taking in the city vibes, indulge in some delicious food and reasonably priced beverages, and show us just how smart you are!
Top three teams win prizes, with some other surprise awards in the mix.
The Basics:
- Max 6 people to a team. We're more than happy to help arrange teams for those who are keen to play but are arriving solo or in a group of two. (Note: We will permit groups of more than six to play, but they will not be eligible for prizes.)
- No cell phones/laptops during play. If you're caught cheating, we'll ring the shame bell excessively and disqualify your team.
- 200 TL entry fee per person at the venue. Cash only.
- Must be 18 or older to participate
- There are no cash prizes.
- Questions are in English and Turkish.
- Someone from our team will be around starting at 19:00 to welcome guests, etc.The questions are set to start at 20:00. Please arrive by 20:00.
Keep up with all our progamming via: https://www.instagram.com/yabangee
Our Trivia Nights are made possible with support from the global team at Scorp, currently hiring native speakers of Arabic, Russian, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Spanish to join their ever-growing team based in Istanbul.
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Sorular Turkce ve Ingilizce olacaktir.
Kurallar:
- Bir takımda en fazla 6 kişi olabilir. Takımınız yoksa sizi başka bir takıma ekleyebiliriz. (Not: 8 kişiye kadar grupların oyuna katılmasına izin verilecektir ancak ödüller yalnızca 6 kişilik gruplara verilecektir. Eğer grubunuz 6 kişiden fazla ise ödül kazanma hakkınız olmayacaktır.)
- Oyun sırasında laptop / telefon gibi gereçlerin kullanımı yasaktır. Eğer kopya çekerken yakalanırsanız takımınız diskalifiye olur.
- Giriş ücreti 200 TL’dir. (Sadece nakit.)
- 18 yaş altı katılamaz.
- Para ödülümüz yoktur.
- Kapılar 19.00’da açılır ve oyun saat tam 20.00’da başlar. Geç kalmamanızı rica ederiz.Address: Hüseyinağa, No: 11, 34, Nevizade Sk., 34435 (Beyoğlu)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Attendees must be 18+. Tickets are non-refundable. // Katılımcılar 18+ olmalıdır. Biletler iade edilmez. Trivia Nights regularly feature a photographer, with photos being posted online afterward.Discount tickets: https://biletino.com/tr/u-3pj6/yabangee-reklam-organizasyon-aracilik-ve-dan-ltd-sti/ (Note: Make sure you choose the correct date.)
NOTE: We promote events on multiple platforms. Even if attendance is low on Meetup, there will likely be several attendees. You can see photos from our events here.
- Thirsty Thursday: Karaoke & Pong (Free Entry)Feraye Nevizade, Istanbul
Join us for a night of games, karaoke, DJ performances, and more! All night long. (Doors open at 21:00, with karaoke and pong tournament starting after guests start arriving.)
The venue features heavily discounted drinks until 23:00.
Feraye Nevizade is located at Hüseyinağa, Kameriye Sk. No: 9, 34435 Beyoğlu. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/NaH3waoQibpm1EWg8)
Note: Attendees will need to be 18+ and gender balance will be enforced by the venue. (This means men must be accompanied by women to enter.)
Attendees should be made aware that there is often a photographer at our events and a photo album may be shared afterwards.
Not: Katılımcıların 18+ olması zorunludur ve damsız giriş sağlanmayacaktır.
Etkinliklerimizde sıklıkla fotoğrafçıların bulunduğunu ve fotoğrafları sitelerimizde paylaştıklarını ayrıca belirtmek isteriz.
- Eurovision Spirit Returns to Istanbul Ft. Alexander Rybak and Şebnem PakerHolly Stone Beyoğlu, IstanbulTRY 1,500.00
We’re heading to Eurovision together—come support your country with us! 🎉🌍
We're excited to support a special celebration of one of the world’s most iconic music events: The Eurovision Song Contest—happening live at Holly Stone Beyoğlu on Saturday, 17 May. While we’re not the main organizers of this amazing night, we’ll definitely be there in full spirit to cheer on our countries and soak up the Eurovision magic—and we’d love for you to join us!
Tickets and details: https://www.biletimgo.com/etkinlik/eurovision-watch-party-2025-13022
🎤 Taking the stage are two legendary Eurovision icons:
- Alexander Rybak, winner of Eurovision 2009 with the unforgettable “Fairytale”
- Şebnem Paker, who brought Türkiye to 3rd place in 1997 with the beloved “Dinle”
They’ll be joined by the talented Simge Pınar, bringing her own soulful energy to the celebration.
🎧 The night continues with a Eurovision-themed DJ set, packed with fan favorites and nostalgic deep cuts from across the decades—perfect for dancing, singing along, and celebrating everything Eurovision stands for.
📺 Later in the night, we’ll settle in for the live broadcast of the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final, surrounded by fellow fans from all over, cheering for our home countries and sharing the moment together.
🎥 There’ll also be exclusive video messages from past Eurovision artists, sent just for this event, along with Eurovision trivia rounds (yes, with prizes—including a ticket to the 2026 contest)!
🎟️ Tickets are available now via BiletimGO and Biletinial. Early bird pricing is limited, so don’t wait!
Whether you're in it for the music, the flags, the glitter, or just the good vibes—come join us in supporting our countries and sharing the Eurovision spirit, together.
Tickets and details: https://www.biletimgo.com/etkinlik/eurovision-watch-party-2025-13022
The price listed on Meetup is the early bird price on the date of publication of this event. It will soon increase. We advise purchasing soon.
- Trivia Night: Questions in English & TurkishSanat Restaurant Cafe & Bar, BeyoğluTRY 200.00
(Türkçesi aşağıdadır)
Join us for our weekly trivia sessions, now at Sanat Teras in Beyoğlu.
A limited number of discounted early bird tickets are available.Discount tickets: https://biletino.com/tr/u-3pj6/yabangee-reklam-organizasyon-aracilik-ve-dan-ltd-sti/ (Note: Make sure you choose the correct date.)
NOTE: We promote events on multiple platforms. Even if attendance is low on Meetup, there will likely be several attendees. You can see photos from recent sessions here: https://www.instagram.com/istanbulquiznights/
Trivia will conclude by 22:30, but there'll be sweet tunes for those who want to stay after and enjoy some good music or karaoke.
Join us in taking in the city vibes, indulge in some delicious food and reasonably priced beverages, and show us just how smart you are!
Top three teams win prizes, with some other surprise awards in the mix.
The Basics:
- Max 6 people to a team. We're more than happy to help arrange teams for those who are keen to play but are arriving solo or in a group of two. (Note: We will permit groups of more than six to play, but they will not be eligible for prizes.)
- No cell phones/laptops during play. If you're caught cheating, we'll ring the shame bell excessively and disqualify your team.
- 200 TL entry fee per person at the venue. Cash only.
- Must be 18 or older to participate
- There are no cash prizes.
- Questions are in English and Turkish.
- Someone from our team will be around starting at 19:00 to welcome guests, etc.The questions are set to start at 20:00. Please arrive by 20:00.
Keep up with all our progamming via: https://www.instagram.com/yabangee
Our Trivia Nights are made possible with support from the global team at Scorp, currently hiring native speakers of Arabic, Russian, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Spanish to join their ever-growing team based in Istanbul.
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Sorular Turkce ve Ingilizce olacaktir.
Kurallar:
- Bir takımda en fazla 6 kişi olabilir. Takımınız yoksa sizi başka bir takıma ekleyebiliriz. (Not: 8 kişiye kadar grupların oyuna katılmasına izin verilecektir ancak ödüller yalnızca 6 kişilik gruplara verilecektir. Eğer grubunuz 6 kişiden fazla ise ödül kazanma hakkınız olmayacaktır.)
- Oyun sırasında laptop / telefon gibi gereçlerin kullanımı yasaktır. Eğer kopya çekerken yakalanırsanız takımınız diskalifiye olur.
- Giriş ücreti 200 TL’dir. (Sadece nakit.)
- 18 yaş altı katılamaz.
- Para ödülümüz yoktur.
- Kapılar 19.00’da açılır ve oyun saat tam 20.00’da başlar. Geç kalmamanızı rica ederiz.Address: Hüseyinağa, No: 11, 34, Nevizade Sk., 34435 (Beyoğlu)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Attendees must be 18+. Tickets are non-refundable. // Katılımcılar 18+ olmalıdır. Biletler iade edilmez. Trivia Nights regularly feature a photographer, with photos being posted online afterward.Discount tickets: https://biletino.com/tr/u-3pj6/yabangee-reklam-organizasyon-aracilik-ve-dan-ltd-sti/ (Note: Make sure you choose the correct date.)
NOTE: We promote events on multiple platforms. Even if attendance is low on Meetup, there will likely be several attendees. You can see photos from our events here.
