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Yesterday 19:48
“The Old English Baron” comes to Iranian bookstores
TEHRAN- A Persian translation of English novelist Clara Reeve’s book “The Old English Baron” has recently been published by Qoqnus Publications in Tehran.
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Yesterday 19:48
Fajr Theater Festival’s My Iran section to spotlight national resistance
TEHRAN- A new section titled My Iran has been added to the 44th edition of the Fajr International Theater Festival, the secretary of the festival has announced.
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Yesterday 19:46
Documentary on Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna wins at France’s Lumière Awards
TEHRAN – The documentary “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk” directed by Iranian filmmaker Sepideh Farsi about life in Gaza during the Israeli military actions, won the Best Documentary award at France’s 31st Lumière Awards in Paris on Sunday.
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2026-01-19 20:33
Exhibition of modern metal sculptures underway in Tehran
TEHRAN – A solo sculpture exhibition by Iranian artist Amir Hossein Jabbari is underway at Baa Gallery in Tehran.
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2026-01-19 20:33
“Iran After the Mongols” available in Persian
TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Iran After the Mongols” has been released in the Iranian book market.
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2026-01-19 20:32
Ammar Popular Film Festival grows in global reach with over 700 entries worldwide
TEHRAN- The 16th edition of the Ammar Popular Film Festival has received over 700 works from 11 countries, the secretary of the festival has announced.
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2026-01-18 19:07
Audiobook of "Be Your Own Alchemist, The Gold is Within You" released
TEHRAN- The audio version of the Iranian writer Marzieh (Shadi) Zare’s book "Be Your Own Alchemist, The Gold is Within You" has recently been released.
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2026-01-18 19:07
Milovan Djilas’s “The New Class: An Analysis of the Communist System” published in Persian
TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “The New Class: An Analysis of the Communist System” written by the Yugoslav communist politician, theorist, and author Milovan Djilas has been made available in the bookstores across the country.
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2026-01-18 19:06
Martin Crimp’s “Attempts on Her Life” on stage at Hilaj Theater
TEHRAN – Hilaj Theater in Tehran is hosting the play “Attempts on Her Life” written by Martin Crimp on its stage.
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2026-01-18 19:06
44th Fajr Intl. Theater Festival kicks off in Kerman
TEHRAN- The 44th edition of the Fajr International Theater Festival, which has been underway in Kerman since January 12, was officially inaugurated on Saturday with a formal opening ceremony. The festival will continue in Tehran following its initial events.
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2026-01-17 19:18
“Blizzard of Glass: The Halifax Explosion of 1917” at Iranian bookstores
TEHRAN- “Blizzard of Glass: The Halifax Explosion of 1917” by American writer Sally M. Walker has been published in Persian.
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2026-01-17 19:17
Namayesh Radio launches seven-episode series based on John Grisham’s "The Pelican Brief"
TEHRAN- The radio play “The Pelican Brief,” directed by the late prominent artist Sadreddin Shajareh, has recently been aired in seven episodes on Namayesh Radio, an Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)’s radio station dedicated to audio plays and performances.
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2026-01-17 19:08
Works of renowned Iranian artists on show in Tehran
TEHRAN – A group exhibition of silkscreen works by renowned Iranian artists is underway at Etemad 1 Gallery in Tehran.
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2026-01-14 17:45
Persian edition of “Smoke” republished
TEHRAN- The 11th edition of the Persian translation of Spanish author José Ovejero’s “Smoke” (Humo)has recently been published.
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2026-01-14 17:45
Tehran Theater to host English stage reading of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”
TEHRAN – Tehran Theater will host the English stage reading of the play “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” written by American writer Edward Albee on January 17.
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2026-01-14 17:44
Tehran exhibition showcases experimental drawings of walls
TEHRAN – A solo exhibition of ink and gouache drawings of walls by Javad Modaresi is underway at 009821 Projects, an art venue in Tehran.
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2026-01-13 19:00
“Who’s Mr. Schmitt?” on stage in Babol
TEHRAN- An adaptation of French writer and actor Sebastien Thiery’s play “Who’s Mr. Schmitt?” (Qui est Monsieur Schmitt?) is currently on stage at Babol's Davoud Rashidi Theater Hall.
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2026-01-13 18:59
Acrylic paintings of untouched landscape on view at Didar Gallery in Tehran
TEHRAN – A solo exhibition by the young Iranian artist Mina Moshajjari is underway at Didar Gallery in Tehran.
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2026-01-13 18:58
10th National Toy Festival continues despite unrests
TEHRAN- The 10th edition of the National Toy Festival, which is currently underway at Iran's Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA) in Tehran, will continue until the weekend despite the recent unrests.
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2026-01-12 17:55
IRIB producing films, series about martyred General Qassem Soleimani
TEHRAN – Several TV programs about the martyred General Qassem Soleimani are in various stages of production, director of Channel 1 at the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Broadcasting (IRIB) said.
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2026-01-12 17:55
Musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s “King Lear” to be restaged in Tehran
TEHRAN- Iranian director Elika Abdorrazaqi plans to restage a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play “King Lear” at Arikeh Iranian Theater Hall in Tehran on January 23.
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2026-01-11 17:01
Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s “Romulus the Great” read in Tehran
TEHRAN – Nofel Loshato Theater in Tehran hosted the reading performance of the play “Romulus the Great” written by Friedrich Dürrenmatt on Saturday.
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2026-01-11 17:01
France to host “Iran Cinema Days”
TEHRAN – A cinematic event titled “Iran Cinema Days in France 2026,” seeking to introduce new talents in Iran cinema to French audiences, has called for submissions.
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2026-01-11 16:59
Iranian director restages "The Brothers Karamazov"
TEHRAN- Iranian director Ashkan Khalilnejad has restaged an adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's renowned novel "The Brothers Karamazov" at the Iranshahr Theater Complex in Tehran.
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2026-01-10 15:29
Tehran theater to host reading performance of “The Good Doctor”
TEHRAN- Homay-e Sa’adat Theater in Tehran will be playing host to a reading performance of American playwright Neil Simon’s play “The Good Doctor” on January 17.
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2026-01-10 15:29
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” to return to Tehran’s Homa Theater
TEHRAN – The romantic comedy play “Twelfth Night” by William Shakespeare will return on the stage of Homa Theater in Tehran from January 21.
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2026-01-10 15:28
Iranian painter wins at Italian event
TEHRAN - The Iranian artist Shirin Mohseny Nasab has won an award at the international exhibition “The Temple of Dreams,” which was held in Lecce, Italy.
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2026-01-10 15:27
“Juliet & the King” hits silver screen nationwide
TEHRAN- The Iranian animated feature film “Juliet & the King” written, directed, and produced by Ashkan Rahgozar went on screen across Iran on Wednesday.
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2026-01-09 18:20
Renovated Golden Iwan of Imam Ali (AS) Shrine in Najaf unveiled
TEHRAN – The restored and renovated Golden Iwan of Imam Ali (AS) Shrine in Najaf, Iraq, was unveiled on Friday in a grand ceremony at the holy shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (AS).
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2026-01-09 15:16
Book on Martyr General Qassem Soleimani honored at Jalal Literary Awards
TEHRAN- "Qassem," a book on the life of Martyr General Qassem Soleimani, authored by Iranian resistance literature researcher Morteza Sarhangi, was honored at the Jalal Al-e Ahmad Literary Awards.