The Bova Jazz Club has been going strong for almost a decade. It is located on Mis Sokak, which leads off İstiklal Caddesi between Taksim Square and the Hüseyin Ağa Mosque.

The club regularly hosts some of Turkey’s finest jazz musicians, and is especially strong on modern and improvised jazz. However, the performance space on the first floor is small, to say the least, and advance booking is definitely advised (sitting on a crowded staircase isn’t particularly comfortable). I have found the staff to be friendly and helpful, even in the face of unreasonable requests.

Their programme for the coming month is usually released on Instagram (@bova_sahne). I have asked them to put it on their website as well, but so far no joy. (We live in hope.)