Florentia Village Grand Opening Show I Istanbul

An immersive celebration of culture, creativity and connection in the heart of Istanbul.

For its Grand Opening, Florentia Village Istanbul became a living stage, with performances unfolding throughout its streets, courtyards and porticoes.

Inspired by Istanbul and the Mediterranean as timeless crossroads of cultures, the show invited guests to move beyond the role of spectators and become part of the experience, encountering music, performance and unexpected moments as they explored the destination.

At the heart of the experience was a diffused immersive show, a site-specific format that transformed Florentia Village’s architecture into an integral part of the performance. Rather than unfolding on a single stage, the show came to life simultaneously across the destination, creating a constellation of experiences celebrating exploration, human connection and cultural exchange.

Music became the thread connecting the journey. Turkish and Italian influences were woven into a contemporary musical narrative, bridging tradition and modernity while reflecting the cosmopolitan energy of Istanbul and the Mediterranean identity of Florentia Village.

Creative Direction & Executive Production: Balich Wonder Studio
Project Leader: Simon Merico
Head of Production: Alessandra Rossetti
Creative Director: Antony Kevin
Artistic Director: Monica Maimone – Festi Group
Project Manager: Dilhan Gungor
Technical Director: Serol Agazat
Lighting Designer: Jvan Morandi
Costume Designer: Ayse Gulru Sarpel Rovelli
Music and Sound Direction: Dasdur
Hair Team: Sabit Akkaya
DJ Set: Mehmet Aslan
Make Up: MAC Cosmetics Türkiye