Once the center of Byzantine culture and always a flower of the east, Istanbul will once more be the center of attention, this time in the musical world as a series of November events brings performances from around the world including the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and Thin Lizzy.

Istanbul will welcome a range of global music stars this month, with visits scheduled from artists who run the gamut from pop to metal to classical.

On Nov. 10 the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra will be on stage at Haliç Congress Center, followed a day later by Thin Lizzy at Küçükçiftlik Park as part of the Avea Music Concert. W.A.S.P. continues the lineup at Maçka Küçükçiftlik Park on Nov. 25, while Sting will conclude the month of music with his long-awaited concert at Ataköy Track and Field Hall.

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