Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

May Enginar (artichoke) comes into season and takes pride of place on meze trays across the city. Days start to heat up, although evenings can still be chilly. 2 Chill-Out Festival Featuring a concept stage, cultural and artistic activities, yoga programs and plenty of music, this two-day event (www.chilloutfest.com) at Life Park on the Bosphorus has a growing profile. 3 Parkfest A relatively new addition to the events circuit, this one-day music festival is held in KüçükÇiftlik Park in Maçka. Check its Twitter feed for details.