Turkish Republic Day Celebration in Texas 2026 – Aşkın Nur Yengi & Ümit Ortaç

The Turkish community in Texas is preparing to celebrate the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye with a special Republic Day gala organized by the Turkish Society of Texas (TURKSOTX).

The celebration will take place on Friday, October 23, 2026, at The Westin Dallas Southlake in Southlake, Texas. Reception and guest check-in are scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM.

The evening's entertainment program will feature live performances by acclaimed Turkish singer Aşkın Nur Yengi and musician Ümit Ortaç, bringing Turkish music and Republic Day spirit to the Turkish-American community in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

More than just a concert, the event is designed as a gala bringing members of the Turkish community together for an evening of music, dinner, entertainment and celebration. Dinner options include beef, chicken and vegetarian selections.

Guests are expected to follow a Black Tie or Business Attire dress code. According to the organizer's event information, jeans and flip-flops are not permitted.

The celebration will be held at The Westin Dallas Southlake, 1200 East State Highway 114, Southlake, TX 76092, conveniently located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area.