Fire of Anatolia Show at Aspendos Arena from Side

120 dancers bring Turkish culture to life on the Aspendos stage

Fire of Anatolia is a large-scale dance performance at the Gloria Aspendos Arena near Side, featuring over 120 dancers performing traditional and contemporary choreography set to live music. The experience lasts around 7 hours and includes hotel pickup from Side, entrance tickets, and a local English-speaking guide. Souvenir photos are available to purchase at the venue.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Aspendos and watch Fire of Anatolia

• Arrive at Aspendos
• Explore Aspendos Arena
• Watch Fire of Anatolia dance show

The experience

Over 120 dancers take the stage at the Gloria Aspendos Arena to perform Fire of Anatolia, a dance show built around Turkish cultural traditions and history. The performance unfolds across the ancient Aspendos site, one of the best-preserved Roman theaters on the Turkish Riviera. You'll watch arranged dance sequences that draw comparison to Riverdance, combining movement, music and costume to tell stories rooted in Anatolian heritage. The scale of the production (the number of performers, the staging, the choreography) sets it apart from smaller cultural performances you might find elsewhere on the coast.

The outing runs about 7 hours from pickup at your Side hotel through to drop-off. Your local guide travels with the group and speaks English, providing context about Aspendos and the Fire of Anatolia production itself. Entrance tickets to the arena and the show are included. If you want a souvenir photo from the performance, that's available to purchase on-site. Infants can attend if they sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Side.
• entrance tickets to the Aspendos Arena and Fire of Anatolia show.
• local guide with English-language commentary throughout the 7-hour outing.

Options for this experience

2 options

Fire of Anatolia, ticket onlyGuide in English · 21:00Tickets: This option does not include transfer. Please meet at the venue.

From Side, the Fire of AnatoliaGuide in English · 19:30Fire of Anatolia at Gloria Aspendos Arena, with pickup included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesdayDepartures at 19:30 and 21:00Last departure this season: 3 Nov

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Pick this if you're staying in Side and want hotel pickup included. Book the ticket-only option if you're based elsewhere or driving yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is Fire of Anatolia and how is it different from other dance shows?

Fire of Anatolia is a large-scale dance performance featuring over 120 dancers performing choreography rooted in Turkish cultural traditions. The production combines movement, music and costume to tell stories from Anatolian history, and is often compared to Riverdance in its scope and theatrical presentation.

Does the 7-hour experience include time to explore Aspendos itself?

The itinerary centers on the Fire of Anatolia performance at the Gloria Aspendos Arena, which sits within the ancient Aspendos site. Your local guide provides context about both the arena and the show during the outing.

What's included in the booking from Side?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Side, entrance tickets to the arena and show, and a local English-speaking guide are all included. Souvenir photos from the performance are available to purchase separately.