Justin Timberlake Performs in Istanbul, Turkey, After 11 Years
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Fatima Saif
- . July 31, 2025
- . Update: August 1, 2025 12:59 am
Global superstar Justin Timberlake returned to Istanbul after 11 years to perform a sold-out concert. With his first performance in Turkiye since 2014, Timberlake put on an exciting and memorable performance at Istanbul Technical University (ITU) Stadium. Organised by Stagepass, along with Turkish partner Biletinial, the Istanbul concert was part of Timberlake’s ongoing 2025 world tour and did not disappoint the thousands of fans that flocked to see a concert that had been over 11 years in the making.
A Night to Remember
The night started with the powerful opening song “Mirrors”, which energized the audience immediately. Timberlake delivered an exhilarating setlist that included a mix of songs from his latest album Everything I Thought It Was, as well as songs from his two decades of commercial hits as a solo artist.
From Boy Band Star to Global Superstar
Justin Timberlake began his music career in the mid-90s as the youngest member of the boy band NSYNC. He began his solo career in 2002 with the release of Justified and quickly earned his place as one of the world’s most successful artists.
- Honors: 10 Grammy awards, 4 Emmy awards, plus dozens of awards from Billboard, Brit Awards, and MTV
- Sales: Over 54 million albums sold and 63 million singles as a solo artist
- Success in film: In 2017, he earned an Oscar nomination for his song “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” from the movie Trolls
His Most Recent Album: A New Era
In March 2024, Timberlake released his sixth studio album titled Everything I Thought It Was with 18 brand new songs. In particular, tracks like “Selfish” and “No Angels” have been well received by fans and critics! Nothing is clearer than that Everything I Thought It Was with “timberlake-ness” infused, and it is a marvelous evolution after over 20 years in the music industry.
