FRANKHAN

Frankhan is a multi-purpose live performance venue that opened its doors in 2023. Located in the most rising area of Istanbul, Frankhan aims to bring vivacity into the nightlife of the city. With two distinct stages of Frankhan, MAIN ROOM and ((SOUND ROOM)), Selectist brings together local and international communities for unforgettable experiences. This venue has been thoughtfully transformed into a multi-layered and enigmatic project, perfectly aligned with Karaköy’s unique character, to serve both artists and art enthusiasts.

MAIN ROOM

Equipped with a customizable dynamic stage system and specialized acoustic and lighting setups, main room provides an exceptional atmosphere for different type of entertainment. The main room not only ensures experiencing the finest details of quality music but also operates with the vision of becoming a global brand.

CAPACITY

650-700 PEOPLE

ROOM SIZE

190M2

STAGE DIMENSIONS

7X4 METERS

STAGE HEIGHT

40CM OR 80CM

L-ACOUSTICS KARA II (6+6 LINE ARRAY)

x 12

L-ACOUSTICS SB 18 (ON THE GROUND)

x 6

L-ACOUSTICS LA4X POWER AMP

x 5

MIDAS M32 DIGITAL MIXER

x 1

MIDAS DL32 STAGE BOX

x 1

HISTORY

The 19th century witnessed many technological and industrial changes that completely changed the lifestyle of the world, especially Europe. Of course, Istanbul could not escape this change. With these developments, the ship traffic that intensified on the Galata coast made the Karaköy line more active than ever. Towards the end of the century, Karaköy was filled with new buildings, new shipping agencies, and suppliers’ offices. Karaköy was the door through which Istanbul opened to the world and brought the world to Istanbul.

20TH CENTURY

The story of Frankhan began at the beginning of the 20th century, when Istanbul was closing the eventful 19th century and preparing for the new millennium. It took its name from the building’s first owner, the Frenkyan family. For years, Frankhan hosted shipping companies and offices of Turkish distributors of foreign companies. Just as Karaköy became synonymous with maritime activities, Frankhan also became synonymous with Karaköy.

TODAY

Today, Frankhan is opening a new page as a performance center befitting Istanbul’s vibrant, unique and sophisticated aura. Having nurtured a unique story with people from all over the world for decades, Frankhan now connects Istanbul to the world through music. It represents a global vision with its artists, the music lovers it touches and its texture. With its program curated by Selectist, it hosts all kinds of musical styles from around the world, while bringing together niche and refined tastes, bringing together discovered and undiscovered artists with Istanbul. It offers a musical experience that goes beyond its boundaries and is far from ordinary.

Pino D'angio Frankhan @thevolcanic-19
Mobb Deep - Frankhan @thevolcanic1
Islanman Frankhan @thevolcanic-20

Selectist takes care of it all, delivering flawless events designed to exceed expectations.

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We’d love to explore what we can achieve together.