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Live at Babylon in Istanbul: Brooklyn Funk Essentials
Saturday, 12 December 2026 at Babylon, Istanbul
About this event
On Saturday, 12 December 2026, the Brooklyn Funk Essentials concert comes to Babylon in Istanbul.
Brooklyn Funk Essentials take the Babylon stage on Saturday, December 12! With a career spanning more than 30 years, Brooklyn Funk Essentials have built their distinctive sound by blending funk, soul, hip-hop, jazz and disco. Emerging from New York’s vibrant club scene in the early ’90s, the band made a strong impact with their 1994 debut album Cool & Steady & Easy and became known for their electrifying live performances. The band also shares a special connection with Türkiye, having recorded their 1996 album In the BuzzBag in Istanbul with Laço Tayfa, bringing together their funk-driven sound with Turkish musical traditions and earning a Grammy nomination. Following the release of their 2026 album Black Butterfly, Brooklyn Funk Essentials return to Babylon on December 12 for a night of funk, soul and irresistible grooves.
About Brooklyn Funk Essentials
Funk
Brooklyn Funk Essentials are an American band formed in 1993 by musicians Arthur Baker and Lati Kronlund. The band are known for their eclectic sound; blending funk, hip hop, jazz, poetry, reggae, and disco music sometimes accredited to acid jazz. In the 1990s, the group became a staple of the New York City club scene.
Event details
- Date
- Saturday, 12 December 2026
- Time
- 21:30 local time
- Venue
- Babylon
- Address
- Babylon. Bomontiada. Tarihi Bomonti Bira Fabrikası Birahane Sokak No:1, 34384, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts
Venue & getting there
Babylon. Bomontiada. Tarihi Bomonti Bira Fabrikası Birahane Sokak No:1, 34384, Istanbul
How to get to Babylon
- DIAMONDBus stop480 m
6 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 280 m away.
Hotels near Babylon
- Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center40 mCheck prices
- Bomonti Hilton Şantiyesi100 mCheck prices
- Bomonti Arjaan by Rotana100 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Babylon
- Date
- Saturday, 12 December 2026
- Starts
- 21:30
- Getting there
- DIAMOND (bus stop), 480 m – about 6 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 280 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center (40 m)
Every upcoming Brooklyn Funk Essentials date
- Brooklyn Funk EssentialsL'Usine - Scènes et Cines, Istres
Also at Babylon that week
Good to know
When is the Brooklyn Funk Essentials concert?
The Brooklyn Funk Essentials concert takes place on Saturday, 12 December 2026 at 21:30 local time.
Where is the Brooklyn Funk Essentials concert held?
Venue: Babylon, Babylon. Bomontiada. Tarihi Bomonti Bira Fabrikası Birahane Sokak No:1, 34384, Istanbul, Türkiye.
How much are tickets for the Brooklyn Funk Essentials concert?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for the Brooklyn Funk Essentials concert?
Tickets are sold by Ticketmaster. The ticket button on this page takes you straight to the official listing, with live availability and the final price.
How do I get to Babylon by public transport?
The closest stop is DIAMOND (bus stop), 480 m from Babylon – roughly 6 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Babylon?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 280 m away.
Where else is Brooklyn Funk Essentials performing?
Brooklyn Funk Essentials also has one more date coming up, for example Istres (28 Mar 2027).
