Justin Timberlake returns to Istanbul after 11 years for sold-out show

ISTANBUL, TÜRKİYE -JULY 30: American pop superstar Justin Timberlake performed in Istanbul on Wednesday night, marking his return to the city after more than a decade. The Grammy and Emmy award-winning artist took the stage at Istanbul Technical University Stadium as part of his 2025 world tour, organized by Stagepass in collaboration with Biletinial. Opening the night with his hit single “Mirrors,” Timberlake thrilled thousands of fans with a setlist that blended tracks from his latest album, "Everything I Thought It Was," with crowd favorites spanning his career. “Thank you so much for coming to see us,” Timberlake told concertgoers. He said this show turned out to be absolutely beautiful. The concert marked Timberlake’s first performance in Istanbul in 11 years. (Footage by Melik Fırat Yücel /Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)