Ordu attracts attention as a province rich in culture and art activities. There are many culture and art centers in the city and they host various events throughout the year. Especially Ordu Culture and Art Center and Ordu Metropolitan Municipality Art Gallery meet the cultural and artistic needs of local people and tourists by organizing exhibitions, theater performances, concerts and various cultural events.
Among the events organized every year in Ordu are the Hazelnut Festival, the Traditional Arts Festival and various music festivals. The Hazelnut Festival is usually held in August and celebrates the hazelnut harvest with music performances, folk dances and various competitions. The traditional arts festival is an event where local artists exhibit their handicraft products and folk dances are performed. Music festivals are held especially in the summer months and host a wide range of musicians, from local bands to nationally recognized artists.
The museums in the city present Ordu's history and cultural heritage to visitors. The most well-known museum, the Ordu Ethnography Museum, displays artifacts of local history and culture, providing visitors with information about the region's past. There is also a Maritime Museum, which tells the maritime history of Ordu and displays old maritime equipment. These museums are important stops, especially for visitors interested in local history and culture.
As a result, Ordu is a vibrant city with cultural and artistic events. Festivals, concerts and art exhibitions organized throughout the year enrich the cultural life and enliven the social life of the city. Museums, on the other hand, provide educational and learning opportunities by conveying Ordu's rich history and cultural heritage to visitors and locals. This diversity provides cultural satisfaction for the people of Ordu and visitors to the city and makes Ordu a cultural center in the Black Sea Region.