Türkiye’s first and largest family and children-themed nature camping festival, Midterm Camp Fest, took place on April 23–24–25–26, 2026, at Life Park Istanbul. Organized across a 240,000 m² festival area, the event brought together thousands of participants and hundreds of families through nature, camping, music, workshops, and experience-focused activities.
The festival program started each day at 10:00 AM and continued until the end of the evening concerts. Activities throughout the day created diverse experience areas for both children and parents, positioning the festival as a comprehensive and safe gathering point where families could spend quality time together.
Going beyond being just a concert event, Midterm Camp Fest introduced a multi-dimensional festival model with camping experiences, children’s theater, stand-up shows, stage performances, workshops, Color Run, wellness content, and outdoor sports.
Throughout the festival, workshops such as ceramics, chocolate making, mixology, percussion rhythm, voice-breath training, and canvas painting were held daily across all four days. In addition, wellness and movement-focused activities like yoga, meditation, stretching, zumba, and zumba kids were included in the daily program.
All workshops, sports activities, and events designed for children and families were not offered as one-time sessions, but as recurring programs available throughout all four days. This allowed participants to access the same experiences on different days and explore the festival area at their own pace.
One of the most popular areas of the festival was the outdoor sports zone. Each day, an average of 750 to 1,000 children participated in activities across 7 different courses, enjoying movement, play, and discovery-focused experiences.
In the festival’s concert lineup, Zeynep Bastık performed on stage, while ongoing daytime activities provided diverse experiences for children, parents, and young attendees. Hundreds of families also stayed in the camping area, enjoying a festival experience immersed in nature.
More than 700 people were involved in bringing Midterm Camp Fest to life. A large organizational structure—including operations, stage, security, technical teams, workshop facilitators, site management, brand experience teams, and festival staff—ensured the smooth execution of the event throughout the four days.
With the support of brands such as Chery, Burger King, Popeyes, Haribo, Hasbro, Jumbo, Sunny, Sharge, and Pupple Bubble Tea, the festival also offered rich brand experiences tailored for families and children.
The founder of the festival, H. Enes Toprak, commented on the event:
“We designed Midterm Camp Fest not just as a festival, but as a next-generation nature camping experience where families can safely, joyfully, and meaningfully spend time with their children. In Türkiye, we have created a unique concept at this scale that brings together camping, concerts, workshops, sports, wellness, stage content, and brand experiences with a focus on families and children. Reaching thousands of people and hundreds of families in our first year, and bringing this experience to life across a 240,000 square meter area, is extremely valuable for us. In the coming years, we aim to grow this experience further and build a strong festival culture where families can create unforgettable memories with their children.”
Transforming the excitement of April 23 into a comprehensive four-day experience, Midterm Camp Fest positioned itself as a unique platform where urban families connect with nature, music, play, sports, wellness, and a culture of creating together.
Midterm Camp Fest plans to continue its journey in 2027, aiming to expand these meaningful and joyful moments for families and their children.
