About Atatürk Orman Çiftliği
Atatürk Orman Çiftliği (Atatürk Forest Farm) is a historical and massive natural life, recreation, and event area established by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in the early years of the Republic, located in the Yenimahalle district (Gazi Neighborhood, Çiftlik Cd.) of Ankara. Being a giant green oasis in the heart of the capital, this deep-rooted area also serves as one of Ankara's largest open-air gathering and event centers today.
With its expansive green areas and massive capacity, AOÇ hosts large-scale open-air concerts, enthusiastic national holiday celebrations, youth festivals, and various cultural organizations throughout the year. It is one of the most iconic venues where the people of Ankara enjoy art and music events together with massive crowds while spending time intertwined with nature.
How to Get to Atatürk Orman Çiftliği?
Access to the farm, which spreads over a large area quite close to the city center, is extremely practical, especially thanks to the developed rail system network.
By Public Transportation:
- Commuter Train (Başkentray): It is the fastest and traffic-free transportation. Using Başkentray serving on the Sincan-Kayaş line, you can get off at the Gazi or Gazi Mahallesi stations and easily reach the event areas with a short walk.
- Bus: The region can be comfortably reached using EGO buses (e.g., numbers 220, 542) departing from central points like Kızılay, Ulus, Sıhhiye, or Yenimahalle and going towards the Çiftlik Kavşağı, Gazi Neighborhood, or AOÇ direction.
By Private Vehicle:
- You can easily reach the event area by connecting to Çiftlik Avenue via Alparslan Türkeş Boulevard, Anadolu Boulevard, or Silahtar Avenue from the city center with your private vehicle.
- On event, concert, and national holiday celebration days, there are massive parking areas allocated around the area and within the farm grounds for the use of visitors.
Where to Buy Atatürk Orman Çiftliği Event Tickets?
Tickets for ticketed concerts, festivals, and special events taking place at Atatürk Orman Çiftliği are on sale at iTicket.com.tr, Turkey's most reliable ticket sales platform.
