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Frankhan Selectist venue
Karaköy · Beyoğlu

Frankhan Selectist

Live Music Venues

Opening hourson event days · Fri–Sat programmes usually 23:00–05:00
Price level$$
Entry & reservations
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Events are generally ticketed and restricted to ages 18 and over.

Google rating
3.9 / 5 · 374 reviewsGoogle Maps

EDITOR'S REVIEW

Get to know the venue before you go

Frankhan Selectist reinterprets the fabric of a historic Karaköy han as a large performance hub with advanced sound and lighting and music across several rooms. A cross-genre calendar and two rooms make it more a contemporary nightlife platform than a single-style club.

Music & programme

Electronic music, alternative acts, rap and experimental live performance rotate through the programme. Main Room and Sound Room offer distinct sonic characters. The predominantly Friday–Saturday line-up is published as concerts, label nights and DJ series; check each ticket page for door and set times.

Atmosphere

In Main Room, three-dimensional prismatic acoustic walls glow with multicoloured backlighting, while industrial beams and a broad stage frame a room for about 700 people. Sound Room is lower, darker and closer to the DJ.

Concept

A technically equipped stage in a historic han, hosting concerts, electronic nights and cultural performances in two rooms of different sizes.

Guest profile

Alternative-gig followers, electronic-music communities, creative-sector workers and adults who enjoy nights with large-scale production.

Dress code

Free-form concert and club clothes suited to the event work well; comfortable shoes and layers help during long standing programmes.

Inside the Venue

At Frankhan Selectist, coloured beams pass through the haze and reach the mirrored spheres on the ceiling. Hands rise towards the stage from among the silhouettes below. The DJ area and the audience move as one. The dark room owes its impact to the striking interplay of haze and lighting over the crowd.

Customer Review Summary

Frankhan Selectist offers a dance-focused nightlife experience, characterized by the atmosphere of a historic inn, an electronic music lineup, and a selective door policy. Visitors appreciate the stylish and safe environment—noting it is comfortable for groups of women—and value the assistance provided to those arriving by bicycle. Opinions on the sound system vary depending on the event; while some find it impressive, others criticize the bass as excessive and the mix quality as poor. Criticism has been directed at the limited beverage selection, high cocktail prices, and the practice of serving some drinks in paper cups. The abrasive attitude of the security, cloakroom, and bar staff, along with the conduct of the attendant in the women's restroom, caused discomfort. There is even a report of a patron being ejected due to an unwritten cloakroom rule. It is important to check entry requirements beforehand.

WHO IT SUITS

Is this venue right for you?

Adults following concerts, electronic nights or experimental stage work with strong acoustics and lighting production in Karaköy.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

Two distinct rooms, the high-capacity Main Room, advanced acoustic design and substantial lighting production inside a centrally located historic building.

NOTE

Before your visit

One ticket may not grant access to both Main Room and Sound Room. If you have accessibility needs, contact the venue in advance about the levels and stairs of the historic building.

GETTING THERE

Getting to the venue

At Kemankeş Caddesi No:73, a short walk from Karaköy tram and ferry stops. Allow for taxi demand around Galataport and the waterfront when leaving late.