2026 Festival Schedule

Alanya Communication and Design Fest | April 27–30, 2026

Nostalgia: Memory, Design, and Homecoming

The Alanya Communication and Design Fest took place from April 27 to 30, 2026, exploring the theme of "Nostalgia" through design, art, cultural heritage, and collective memory.

Throughout the four-day festival, participants explored creative workshops, talks, exhibitions, musical performances, the opening of a drawing studio, and retro-themed activities. The program invited participants to revisit the relationship between the past and the present through creative expression.

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Official 2026 Alanya Communication and Design Fest poster

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Daily Festival Schedule

Monday, April 27 – Thursday, April 30, 2026

DAY 01 | APRIL 27, 2026 · MONDAY

Memory of Design: From Past to Present

Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue: Alanya University, Hamdullah Emin Paşa Campus

The spirit of the past is revitalized through the lens of modern design. Tracing the pathways of memory, we carry our heritage into the future. The first day invites participants to explore the creative power of nostalgia through two workshops and two talks.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Workshop
E. Muybridge & Painting Animation
Miray ÖZCAN ALTAİ

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Workshop
Video Production from Analog to Digital
Cem HAKVERDİ, PhD

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Talk
Yörük Games and Local Memory
Sedat ÇOLAK

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Talk
NOSTOS – On the Desire to Return Home
Nihat ÖZDAL

DAY 02 | APRIL 28, 2026 · TUESDAY

Cultural Heritage & Memory Stage

Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Venue: Alanya University, Hamdullah Emin Paşa Campus

The second day transforms the concept of "Nostalgia" from individual recollections into a collective memory. Through an exhibition where design manifests in form and a concert shaped by the shared resonances of Yeşilçam, the program offers a cultural journey of homecoming.

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Exhibition Opening
Traces of Time and the Memory of Design

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Concert
Yeşilçam – The Nostalgia of Sound and Image
İrem SAĞER

DAY 03 | APRIL 29, 2026 · WEDNESDAY

A House in the Park: 90's Acoustic

Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Venue: Şebnem Köseoğlu Park, Alanya

The third day transforms Şebnem Köseoğlu Park into a grand living room. Accompanied by the comforts of home and favorite 1990s melodies, participants gather in this heartwarming space to experience a sense of belonging and shared memories.

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Welcome
Host Welcome and Refreshments

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Concert
90's Acoustic Nostalgia Concert
İrem SAĞER

DAY 04 | APRIL 30, 2026 · THURSDAY

Retro Mania: From Studio to Dance Floor

Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Venue: Alanya University, Hamdullah Emin Paşa Campus

The closing day of the festival brings the "Nostalgia" theme to our production center, the very heart of creative design. Beginning with the opening of the drawing studio, the day continues with workshops where individual creativity transforms into tangible memories and concludes with a lively retro-themed celebration.

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Opening Ceremony
Drawing Studio Opening Ceremony

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Workshop
The Memory of Objects – Painting Pots and Cups

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | DJ Performance & Grand Finale
Flashback: Retro Costume Party
Suat ÜNLÜ

Dress Code: 70s, 80s, 90s... Pick your era and show up in your most iconic style!

Festival Catalogue

Explore the official 2026 festival catalogue, featuring the four-day schedule, event posters, and information about festival participants.

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