If Turkish music was ever part of your growing-up soundtrack, from car rides to TV music channels to those songs you still know by heart, you’ll want to be here. Tarkan, the Turkish megastar and longtime heartthrob, is finally performing live in Abu Dhabi, on April 17, and for the first time ever.
For millennials, Tarkan isn’t just a singer, he’s a whole era. His music defined the late ’90s and 2000s, mixing irresistible music hooks with Eastern rhythms and pure star energy. Songs like “Şımarık,” “Kuzu Kuzu,” “Dudu,” “Hüp,” and “Öp” weren’t just hits, they were everywhere. And they still hit.
If you’re new to his music, this is the perfect entry point. Tarkan is often called one of the greatest Turkish artists of all time, known for his charisma, smooth vocals, and performances that turn arenas into massive sing-alongs. Live, his shows feel joyful, polished, and emotionally charged, the kind where you dance, smile, and suddenly realize you know more lyrics than you thought.
Listen to Tarkan
If you’re hearing Tarkan for the first time, there’s honestly no better place to start than “Şımarık”, yes, the famous “Kiss Kiss” song. I still remember choreographing a full routine to it with my cousins, convinced we were absolutely nailing it.
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Whether you’re coming for the nostalgia or the curiosity, this is one of those concerts that feels unmissable once you hear about it. Stay tuned for the tickets!
