Japanese metal phenomenon BABYMETAL played the Lifepark Concert Area on the evening of Wednesday 1 July 2026, organised by Neo Events. About 10,000 metal fans came to the forest of Bahçeköy, Sarıyer. According to Daily Sabah, the band played a 90-minute set.
How the night went
According to Gazete Oksijen, the night began with a DJ set instead of a support band, and some fans came in cosplay. Singer Su-Metal greeted the crowd in Turkish: “Merhaba İstanbul, nasılsın?” (“Hello Istanbul, how are you?”). Opening with “BABYMETAL DEATH” at around 21:00, the show lasted about 90 minutes, Daily Sabah reports.
The songs
Songs named in the coverage:
- BABYMETAL DEATH (opener)
- PA PA YA!!
- METALI!!
- Monochrome
- RATATATA
- Headbanger!!
- Gimme Chocolate!!
- Road of Resistance (closer)
Thousands of phone lights rose during Monochrome, and Gimme Chocolate!! was one of the moments the whole crowd sang along.
Big production, pyro and choreography
The night used synchronised choreography, lighting design, pyro, CO2 blasts and a large LED system. The aftermovie shared by Lifepark shows the same energy.
Who is BABYMETAL?
Born in Japan, BABYMETAL blends J-pop energy with metal riffs. SU-METAL on vocals is joined by MOAMETAL and MOMOMETAL, who add a “scream & dance” delivery. Their journey began with the self-titled Babymetal (2014) album and went global with “Gimme Chocolate!!”. The group is known as the first Japanese metal band to sell out Wembley Arena, and their collaboration with Electric Callboy, “RATATATA”, reached a wide audience.
The aftermovie
What’s next at Lifepark
Details of the show are on the BABYMETAL event page. Follow new announcements on the Istanbul Concerts and Festivals Calendar or browse the Past Events page.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where did BABYMETAL play in Istanbul?
BABYMETAL played on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at the Lifepark Concert Area in Bahçeköy, Sarıyer, Istanbul. The show was organised by Neo Events.
How many people attended the BABYMETAL Istanbul concert?
About 10,000 music fans were reported to have attended.
How long was the BABYMETAL concert?
According to Daily Sabah, BABYMETAL played a set of about 90 minutes; the show started around 21:00.
Which songs did BABYMETAL play in Istanbul?
Coverage names BABYMETAL DEATH, PA PA YA!!, METALI!!, Monochrome, RATATATA, Headbanger!!, Gimme Chocolate!! and, as the closer, Road of Resistance.
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