Şahinbey Congress and Arts Center is one of the leading cultural and event venues in Gaziantep and the Southeastern Anatolia Region. Built by the Şahinbey Municipality in the Akkent district, the venue hosts a wide range of events, including concerts, theatre performances, exhibitions, panels, conferences, and book fairs. Featuring a 1,600-seat main hall, multiple halls of varying capacities, and an approximately 3,000-square-meter foyer, the center welcomes national and international events throughout the year, making it one of the region's premier destinations for culture and the arts.