About this Event
Step into a night of music, culture, and connection.
This special Sıra Gecesi brings the vibrant spirit of Southeastern Turkey and the greater Mesopotamian region to California — an unforgettable evening where music is not just performed, but shared.
Led by Mardin Ensemble, this concert recreates the atmosphere of a traditional courtyard gathering, where songs, stories, and emotions flow naturally between musicians and audience.
🌍 What makes this night unique
These beloved folk songs will be performed in five languages, reflecting the shared cultural roots of Turkish, Kurdish, Armenian, Assyrian, and Arab traditions.
🎶 Repertoire highlights
- Fincanın Etrafı Yeşil
- Nemrud’un Kızı
- Urfalıyam Ezelden
- Diyarbakır Yoluna
- Kar mı Yağmış Şu Harput’un Başına
- Bahçada Yeşil Çınar
- Mektebin Bacaları
- Antebin Hamamları
…and many more timeless sıra gecesi favorites.
Each piece carries its own emotional journey — from joy and celebration to longing and nostalgia.
🎼 Live Ensemble
- Ertuğrul Erkişi – oud & vocals (former TRT artist, academic, composer)
- Eren Erdoğan – kaval & zurna
- Aslıhan Erkişi – qanun
- Ali Yilmaz– darbuka & davul
- Gülru Erkişi – kemençe
- Ömür Topcu– keyboard
- Mehmet Bayram – guitar
✨ This is more than a concert — it’s a living cultural experience bringing communities together through music.
🍽 During intermission, enjoy complimentary traditional treats including çiğ köfte and baklava.
🎟 Seats are limited — reserve early.
📍 Venue
Cubberley Theater
4120 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(Cubberley Community Center)
🚗 Parking
Parking is free and abundant.
A large, dedicated open-air surface lot is located directly at the Cubberley Community Center.
- Access from Middlefield Rd and Sutherland Dr
- Accessible parking available
- No permit required
🚶♂️ Directions
- Enter the Cubberley Community Center campus
- Follow signs to Cubberley Theater
- The theater is located within the central courtyard area
- Please allow a few extra minutes to walk from parking
🎯 Important
Doors open 30 minutes before the concert.
Arrive early for best seating.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cubberley Theatre, 4120 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, United States
USD 23.18 to USD 65.87
