Dilan Balkay Live in London

Gigue Production presents: Following her sold out Live in London show, Istanbul based multi instrumentalist and trumpet player Dilan Balkay returns on June 12, 2026, at The Victoria Dalston, after the release of her second album Tavsan Uykusu. Expect a night of genre blending sounds and powerful live energy.

After Dilan Balkay's live set, the night shifts into full club mode. SHEB takes over with a high energy DJ set blending break beat, UK garage, and queer dance sounds.

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Who is Dilan Balkay?

Dilan Balkay is an Istanbul-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and

producer. She began playing the trumpet at the age of nine and has

been actively involved in Turkey's alternative music scene since 2016,

contributing trumpet and vocals to numerous concert and album projects

by prominent artists. 

Since 2018, she has been performing with Dolu

Kadehi Ters Tut, accompanying the band with trumpet, keyboards, and

backing vocals.

Since releasing her own music in 2019, Dilan has put out several singles

and collaborations, and drew wider attention with her debut solo album

KUYU, released in 2021. Following the album, she performed at various

venues and festivals across Turkey. She has appeared internationally at

the Jerusalem Jazz Festival in July 2022, the Enjoy Jazz Festival in

Mannheim in October 2023, and performed in London in February 2025.

With her second album Tavsan Uykusu, released in November 2026,

Dilan Balkay further deepened her narrative-driven and genre-crossing

approach. She continues to produce new work and perform live on an

international scale.