Sami Yusuf returns to Türkiye with ‘Roots’ concerts celebrating music
Internationally acclaimed composer and singer Sami Yusuf will perform in Ankara and Istanbul this September with his new "Roots" concert series, blending spiritual music, cultural heritage and message of compassion
ISTANBUL (MNTV) – Composer, songwriter and singer Sami Yusuf will return to Türkiye in September with a concert series that combines music, spirituality and a message of shared humanity, bringing performances to Ankara and Istanbul under the theme “Roots.”
According to the organizers, Yusuf will perform at ATO Congresium in Ankara on Sept. 23 and 24 before taking the stage at Harbiye Auditorium inside the Istanbul Congress Center on Sept. 27 and 28.
The concerts have been created exclusively for audiences in Türkiye and will present a newly designed program following Yusuf’s widely attended “Between Two Seas” performance at Istanbul’s Yenikapi event area last year.
Along with many of his most recognized compositions, Yusuf will perform works spanning different stages of his career, accompanied by new arrangements and an immersive visual production.
The performances are designed to highlight both the artistic and spiritual dimensions of his music while encouraging reflection, compassion and cultural connection.
Yusuf personally chose ATO Congresium and Harbiye Auditorium because of their acoustics and intimate atmosphere, saying the venues allow for a stronger connection between performer and audience.
Having sold more than 45 million albums and surpassed one billion digital streams worldwide, Yusuf has built an international following through a musical style that blends Sufi traditions, classical Eastern melodies and symphonic orchestration.
Fans from Türkiye and around the world, including visitors from the United States and across Asia, are expected to attend the concerts. Tickets are available through Biletix, Biletinial and Bubilet.
Beyond his music, Yusuf has earned international recognition for using his platform to promote humanitarian causes and solidarity with people affected by war and displacement, particularly in Gaza.
Through songs such as Forever Palestine and Try Not to Cry, he has expressed support for the Palestinian people and drawn attention to the human cost of Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.
In 2025, he also donated part of the proceeds from his concerts in Istanbul and Amman to humanitarian relief efforts for civilians in Gaza under Israeli onslaught, reinforcing his long-standing commitment to compassion through both music and action.
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