The International Izmir Festival () is an arts festival held annually in ðzmir, Turkey and organized by the ðzmir Foundation for Culture Arts and Education (ðKSEV). It is a member of the European Festivals Association. It was held for the first time in 1987 under the name ðzmir International Culture and Arts Festival. The most recent edition of the festival was held in 2024.
The International Izmir Festival is an arts festival held in ðzmir, Turkey and organized by the ðzmir Foundation for Culture Arts and Education (ðKSEV). The foundation was established under the direction of philanthropist Nejat F. Eczacñbaà Âñ. It was held for the first time in 1987 under the name ðzmir International Culture and Arts Festival. The festival is a member of the European Festivals Association. The festival uses venues across Izmir and the ancient city of Ephesus.
The 2015 event was the 29th festival, and saw a farewell performance by the Buenavista Social Club.
The festival was held between 26 May 2018 and 7 July 2018. In 2021, the 34th festival was held, featuring the Schumann Quartet, and opera night with soprano Sabrina Sanza and baritone Guido Dazzini. Poyraz Baltacñgil and Nil Kocamangil played cello concertos with the izmðr State Symphony Orchestra as part of the Nejat F. Eczacibasi National Composition Competition.
In 2024, the festival finished with Turkish pianist and composer Fazñl Say and Ahmed Adnan Saygun in a Symphony Orchestra Concert at Bergama Asklepion.