Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı)
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Commemoration of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye in 1923.
Events
Most events are for members only. Each event is announced as members-only or open to all Queen's students and faculty.
Upcoming events
8Nov
Bonsoir Merhaba: QTSA x QFC Pool Night
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM · The Grizzly Grill, 395 Princess St, Kingston
Billiards at The Grizzly Grill, with a chance to practise your French. All skill and language levels are welcome. This event is 19+ only, and tickets must be reserved in advance through Zeffy.
14Nov
Potluck
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · Time TBA · Venue TBA
Details to be confirmed19Nov
Aroos & Damat
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM · Renaissance, 285 Queen St, Kingston
A fake wedding ceremony with the Iranian Association of Queen's University, bringing together Iranian and Turkish traditions with a henna night and dancing.
28Nov
Dinner Night
Saturday, November 28, 2026 · Time TBA · Venue TBA
A ticketed event.
Details to be confirmed9Jan
TurkMas @ Yellow
Saturday, January 9, 2027 · Time TBA · Venue TBA
A festive end-of-term and new-year cultural celebration with Turkish food.
Details to be confirmed23Jan
Welcome Back (Winter)
Saturday, January 23, 2027 · Time TBA · Venue TBA
Start-of-term welcome.
Details to be confirmed6Feb
Winter Sports & Hot Chocolate
Saturday, February 6, 2027 · Time TBA · Venue TBA
Details to be confirmed6Mar
Toronto Inter-TSA Career Fair
Saturday, March 6, 2027 · Time TBA · Venue TBA
Held with Turkish Student Associations from other universities. Members travel on their own, by carpool or transit.
Details to be confirmed27Mar
End of the Year Meeting and Anatolian Night
Saturday, March 27, 2027 · Time TBA · Venue TBA
Our flagship formal cultural night: Turkish cuisine, music and performing arts.
Details to be confirmedFlagship events
Highlights of the year
Anatolian Night
Our biggest night of the year, held at Le Jardin Mayla in spring. A formal cultural celebration with traditional Turkish cuisine, music and performing arts.
TurkMas
A festive cultural celebration that brings everyone together around authentic food and good company.
Toronto Inter-TSA Career Fair
Networking and industry contacts with Turkish Student Associations from across Ontario and Canada.
Republic Day, October 29
We mark Turkish national days and commemorations.
Past events
Bowling Night
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM · Splitsville Bowl, Kingston
Wear sport shoes; shoe rental is optional. Tickets are sold through Zeffy.
Members only
Fall Rooftop Social
Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 6:15 PM · Geo Central Rooftop
Members onlyWelcome Back
Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Lake Ontario Park
Start-of-year welcome event.
Members onlySushi Night
March 2026
Anatolian Night 2026
Saturday, March 28, 2026 · 8:30 PM · Le Jardin Mayla, Kingston
The first edition of our flagship night.
Members onlyBowling Night
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Sunday Coffee
Sunday, January 25, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Unity Place
Members only
Grizzly Night
Saturday, January 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM · The Grizzly Grill
Very First Gathering
Friday, October 24, 2025 · 5:30 PM · Ellis Hall 333, Queen's University
The club's launch event, attended by more than 20 students.