Rafet El Roman

Rafet El Roman—one of the most beloved voices in Turkish pop—returns to London on Sunday 1 February 2026. Since his 1995 debut, he has released 13 solo albums and numerous singles. His 2004 album Sürgün broke sales records in Turkey with 730,000 copies. In 2008 he won Best Duet of the Year at the Kral TV Music Awards with Aşk-ı Virane. Hits such as Senden Sonra topped the charts, while Kalbine Sürgün (with Ezo) became a fan favourite. His 2018 duet Unuturum Elbet surpassed 334 million YouTube views and continues to resonate across the Turkish-speaking world. Don’t miss an evening of classics and new favourites at Islington Assembly Hall

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*All tickets to shows at Islington Assembly Hall are subject to a Venue Levy of £1.50 + VAT. As a Grade II listed building, this levy will be reinvested into Islington Assembly Hall and its services, meaning the customer experience can continue to be enhanced.*

Presented by CEFTUS (Centre For Turkey Studies).

This is a 16+ event – you may be asked to prove your age and if you are not able to show valid ID, you may be refused entry. Valid ID includes passports, driving licences, over 16+ zip oyster photocard and citizen cards. Photocopies will not be accepted.