Kanye West draws 118,000 to Istanbul concert, touts record-breaking show

Aerial view of Ataturk Olympic Stadium during Kanye West's concert in Istanbul, Türkiye May 30, 2026. (IHA Photo) T he Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West drew a crowd of 118,000 to Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium on Saturday, setting a new record for the largest stadium concert attendance in history.

Kanye West draws 118,000 to Istanbul concert, touts record-breaking show. Aerial view of Ataturk Olympic Stadium during Kanye West's concert in Istanbul, Türkiye May 30, 2026. (IHA Photo) T he Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West drew a crowd of 118,000 to Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium on Saturday, setting a new record for the largest stadium concert attendance in history. The concert began at 9 p.m. local time (GMT+3) and drew fans from across Türkiye and abroad, including visitors from Russia, Kazakhstan, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States and Poland. West's appearance drew intense interest in the days leading up to the event, culminating in one of the largest crowds seen at the venue. Drone footage captured the scale of the gathering as tens of thousands packed the stadium. The artist emerged on a specially constructed pla...