Ghostly Kisses Bring Their New Album to Paribu Art in Istanbul

What does distance do to our relationships, our memories and our sense of belonging? These are the questions behind Across the Pond, the latest album by Canadian dream-pop project Ghostly Kisses.

Released in August 2026, the record marks a new chapter for singer Margaux Sauvé and composer and musician Louis-Étienne Santais. On Friday, 20 November, the Québec City-based duo bring it to Paribu Art in Terminal Kadıköy.

If you are new to them, expect Sauvé’s voice over understated electronics, delicate melodies and orchestral arrangements. If you already know them, this is a return: they have played Istanbul several times, most recently at Zorlu PSM in October 2024.

From Québec to an International Audience

Ghostly Kisses began as the musical project of Margaux Sauvé. With a background in classical violin, which she started playing at the age of five, Sauvé brings a strong musical foundation to her songwriting.

The name Ghostly Kisses was inspired by William Faulkner’s poem “Une ballade des dames perdues.” It reflects the delicate and slightly otherworldly character that has become part of the project’s musical identity.

The project developed into a creative partnership with Louis-Étienne Santais. Together, they have shaped a sound that combines Sauvé’s expressive voice with electronic production, piano and orchestral textures.

They have since toured widely, from North America and Europe to Asia and the Middle East.

Rather than relying on conventional pop structures, their songs often develop gradually, allowing melodies and arrangements to build their own momentum.

Three Albums, Three Chapters

Their debut album, Heaven, Wait, came out in 2022.

In 2024, they followed it with Darkroom, a record built on an unusual project called the “Box of Secrets.” After touring their debut, the duo invited fans to share personal stories anonymously, and those accounts became the starting point for the album’s songs, connecting individual experiences with emotions shared across different lives and cultures.

Across the Pond turns inward. Written over years of travel and touring, it explores distance in several forms: physical, emotional and personal. Its themes include separation, longing, relationships, home and the passage of time.

New to Ghostly Kisses? Start Here

If you have not listened to the project before the concert, these two tracks provide a useful introduction:

• “Heaven, Wait”: the title track of their debut album, and a gentle introduction to their sound and Sauvé’s vocals.

• “Empty Note”: an early song from their first EP, What You See, and a good example of their approach to melody and emotional songwriting.

For a sense of their latest direction, explore Across the Pond in full, starting with “Ordinary, Extraordinary,” one of the singles released ahead of the album. It shows how their sound and songwriting have developed.

What to Expect in Istanbul

Ghostly Kisses are not a conventional high-energy concert act. Their appeal lies in musical detail, expressive vocals and carefully constructed arrangements. The songs have a cinematic character, although their appeal ultimately rests on the songwriting rather than spectacle.

Fans of London Grammar may find some common ground: Sauvé has said she first learned to sing by imitating the band’s Hannah Reid, although Ghostly Kisses have their own identity.

The exact Istanbul setlist and live arrangements have not been announced, so the best approach is to discover the recordings beforehand and experience the performance as it unfolds.

Make an Evening of It in Kadıköy

The concert takes place at Paribu Art, located inside Terminal Kadıköy. New to the venue? Our guide to Paribu Art covers its stages and what else is on this season.

Söğütlüçeşme station, on both the Marmaray and the Metrobus, connects directly into Terminal Kadıköy; from there, follow the signs to Paribu Art. İETT buses also serve the area: get off at the Belediye stop and walk about three minutes. New to the city? Start with our Istanbulkart guide.

With doors at 20:00, there is time for an early dinner nearby. Our Kadıköy guide has places to eat and drink within reach of the venue.

Getting home should be easy. The concert is on a Friday night, when Marmaray runs extra late trains, and the Metrobus runs around the clock. It’s still worth checking last-train times before you travel.

Event Information

• Artist: Ghostly Kisses

• Date: Friday, 20 November 2026

• Venue: Paribu Art – Main Stage, Terminal Kadıköy, Istanbul

• Doors open: 20:00

• Concert starts: 21:00 (about 90 minutes)

• Age restriction: 18+. Bring ID, as it may be checked at the door.

• Admission: General admission, standing

• Tickets: From ₺2,100, with a 10% discount in the Paribu Pass app. Prices and availability may change, so check the official ticket page before making plans.

Please note the event rules: latecomers are not admitted once the concert has started, and the venue asks guests to arrive an hour early. Photography and video recording are not allowed during the performance, and backpacks and large bags are not accepted at standing shows.

Buy tickets on Paribu Pass

Before the Night

Give Across the Pond a listen beforehand. The songs build slowly and reward close attention, which suits a show where phones stay in pockets.

Prefer smaller rooms? Our guide to independent live music in Istanbul covers the city’s jazz bars and band venues.

Cover photo: courtesy of Paribu Art.