Sivas is rich in culture and arts and there are many cultural centers, events and museums in the city. These venues and events, which revitalize the cultural life of the city, attract the attention of locals and visitors and reflect the history and culture of the city.
One of the most important cultural centers in the city is Sivas State Theater. Hosting various plays throughout the year, this center supports local artists and organizes artistic events. Also, the Sivas Congress Center provides an ideal setting for various conferences, exhibitions and social events. This center hosts various cultural events, showcasing the modern face of the city.
Sivas also hosts many festivals and events organized throughout the year. Sivas Days, especially in September, the anniversary of the Sivas Congress, is an important event celebrating the history and culture of the city. Within the scope of these events, concerts, folk dance performances and handicraft exhibitions are organized. In addition, the International Sivas Film Festival, which is organized every year, is an important meeting point for cinema lovers by hosting many local and foreign films.
Museums in Sivas have an important role in presenting the city's history and cultural heritage to visitors. The Atatürk Congress and Ethnography Museum is housed in a historical building where the Sivas Congress was held, and exhibits artifacts from Atatürk and the National Struggle period. In addition, the Sivas Archeology Museum houses prehistoric and Roman artifacts excavated from the region, showing visitors the rich history of the region. Şarkışla Atatürk House and Museum is a museum of the house where Atatürk stayed during his visit to Şarkışla and contains his personal belongings and photographs from the period.
These culture and art centers, festivals and museums not only convey the history, culture and art of Sivas to visitors and locals, but also add dynamism to the social and cultural life of the city. These events and venues show that Sivas is not only a historical city, but also a vibrant center of cultural and artistic activities.