Turkey was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1983 with the song "Opera", composed by Buğra Uğur, with lyrics by Aysel Gürel, and performed by Çetin Alp & the Short Wave.

The Turkish participating broadcaster, Türkiye Radyo ve Televizyon Kurumu (TRT), selected its entry through a national final.

Türkiye Radyo ve Televizyon Kurumu (TRT) held the national final on 4 March 1983 at its studios in Ankara, hosted by Başak Doğru.

[1][2] On the evening of the contest Alp performed 6th following Italy and preceding Spain.

Turkey did not receive any points at the Eurovision Song Contest 1983.