Ozcan Ates

Spirit of SWANA - Dance, Music, Film & Food
2026-05-04 13:00 - 21:00 UTC | Trinity Centre, Trinity Road, Bristol, BS5 7An
1pm: Doors Open
1:15pm: Family Song & Dance Workshops (Chalguh Chengi)
2:15pm: Adult Song & Dance Workshops (Chalguh Chengi)
2:30pm: Taste of SWANA + DJ’s
4pm: Ayse Roza (Live)
5pm: Özcan Ateş (Live)
6pm: Vilk Collective (Live)
7pm: Dunya (DJ Set)
7:45pm: Short Films from Iran, by Vilk Collective + Q&A
9pm: Finish
This is a free entry event as part of Diaspora festival.

Ozcan Ates and Charlie Groves
2026-04-16 19:30 - 21:30 | El Rincon, 298 North Street Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1JU, United Kingdom
About the show
We’re really excited about this one. Turkish-born Ozcan Ates is a rare master of the baglama, a long-necked lute central to Turkish and Kurdish folk traditions, as well as an accomplished singer.
He has performed across the UK, and is a key member of Dovetail Orchestra, Bristol’s creative music group for refugees & asylum-seekers. His music blends traditional Turkish and Kurdish folk songs, Anatolian melodies, and his own compositions.
“A unique voice in the UK’s folk landscape, Ates invites audiences into a musical world both ancient and deeply personal” (Bristol Beacon).
Tonight he’ll be performing with acoustic guitarist, and member of Bristol Ensemble, Charlie Groves.

Ozcan ATES solo concert at St. Stephen Church - Bristol
2026-01-05 00:00 - 13:00 | St. Stephen Church, 21 St Stephen's Street, Bristol, BS1 1EQ, United Kingdom
https://www.saint-stephens.com/concerts

Dovetail Orchestra at Cotham Club
2025-12-19 07:30 - 21:00 | Cotham Paris Church, Cotham Parish Church Cotham Road, Bristol, BS6 6DR, United Kingdom

Dovetail Orchestra Trinity
2025-11-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Trinity Centre, Trinity Road, Bristol, BS5 7An

Dovetail Orchestra
2025-11-04 19:00 - 21:30 | St. Ambrose Church, 7 Stretford Ave, Whitehall, Bristol, BS5 7An

Özcan Ateş Singer Lantern Hall
2025-09-28 07:00 - 23:00 | Lantern Hall, Colston Street, Bristol, BS15AR, United Kingdom
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Join us for a magical night of Anatolian melodies as Özcan Ateş takes the stage at Lantern Hall on 28 September.
Experience the soulful sound of the bağlama, the heartbeat of Turkish folk music, in a unique concert filled with emotion, tradition, and passion. Whether you’re a lover of world music or discovering Anatolian sounds for the first time — this night will stay with you.
