Rasane Honar Symphony Orchestra to perform Bach works at Rudaki Hall 

TEHRAN- Rasane Honar Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Amir Pedram Taherian, will perform works by Philip Emanuel Bach on December 1 and 2 at Tehran’s Rudaki Hall.  

What’s in Tehran art galleries

Paintings by Azadeh Nikoo are currently on display in an exhibit at Jaleh Gallery. Entitled “Stitches Align for Harmonious Song”, the exhibition runs until December 9 at the gallery located at No. 3, Noshahr Alley, Iranshahr St., Karim Khan Ave.

43rd FIFF presenting 18 films in Future Frame, Broken Olive Branch sections

TEHRAN – The 43rd Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) is underway in Shiraz, Fars Province, featuring two competitive sections highlighting innovative cinema from around the world.

International photo exhibition of Muharram opens in Semnan

TEHRAN- The 18th edition of the International Photo Exhibition of Mehr-e Muharram was inaugurated in the central Iranian city of Semnan, in the presence of provincial cultural officials on Saturday.

21 short, mid-length films from 19 countries will compete in Cinema Verite

TEHRAN – Twenty-one short and mid-length documentary films will compete in the international competition section of the 19th Iran International Documentary Film Festival “Cinema Verite,” set to be held from December 10 to 16 in Tehran.

Majid Majidi receives award for outstanding contribution to cinema in Moscow

TEHRAN – Globally-renowned Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi received an award for outstanding contribution to cinema at the first Diamond Butterfly Open Eurasian Film Award in Moscow, Russia, on November 27.

Melodies from Persia: Iranian music builds bridges of soul at Vietnam's cultural festival

TEHRAN- An Iranian musical ensemble graced an international cultural festival in Hanoi, Vietnam, a prestigious event featuring participants from over fifty nations. The prominent Vietnamese broadcasting channel VTV3, owned by the Vietnamese Television, dedicated a segment to this celebrated group, showcasing Iran's profound artistic heritage.

Veteran Gilan folk music singer Nasser Masoudi passes away at 90

TEHRAN- Nasser Masoudi, a legendary figure in Iranian folk music, particularly the traditional music of the northern province of Gilan, died on Thursday at the Arya Hospital in Rasht after months of illness and advancing age. He was 90. 

“One Battle after Another” goes on screen at Tehran cultural center

TEHRAN- “One Battle after Another”, a 2025 action thriller film by American filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson, went on screen at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday. 

Fajr International Film Festival kicks off with 14 films competing for Crystal Simorgh awards

TEHRAN – The 43rd Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) kicked off on November 26 in Shiraz, Fars Province, with 14 films vying for Crystal Simorgh awards in the international competition section.

Persian-speaking poets from around the world invited to participate in Fajr Intl. Poetry Festival

TEHRAN- The call for the 20th edition of Fajr International Poetry Festival has been announced, aiming to introduce and recognize young poets of our beloved homeland and to foster empathy and solidarity among Persian-speaking communities worldwide.

Saqqez Kurdish Theater Festival to showcase indigenous culture

TEHRAN- The 20th edition of the Saqqez International Kurdish Theater Festival will be held with a focus on the Kurdish language and indigenous customs, the organizers have announced. 

Iran National Orchestra to perform in Vahdat Hall

TEHRAN- Iran National Orchestra, conducted by Homayoun Rahimian, will present its latest concert titled “Now It Has Reached Our Ears…” over two nights on December 7 and 8 at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall. 

Iranian short film “Sheep” wins at Asian World Film Festival

TEHRAN – Iranian short film “Sheep,” written, directed, and produced by Hadi Babaeifar, won a prize at the 11th annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF), which was held in California, the U.S.

New cultural facilities to open on Iran’s strategic islands, enhancing youth engagement

TEHRAN- Two new cultural and artistic centers along with a cinema hall of Iran's Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults – Kanoon are set to open simultaneously on November 30, coinciding with the Persian Gulf Trio Islands National Day. 

19th Cinema Verite reveals line-up for Gaza Competition section

TEHRAN – The 19th Iran International Documentary Film Festival “Cinema Verite” has announced the line-up for the Gaza Competition section.

IAF cinematheque to screen “National Theater Live: All About Eve”

TEHRAN- The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) is scheduled to screen a recorded stage performance of the Royal National Theater's “All About Eve” on Wednesday.

Persian version of Dostoevsky’s “The Idiot” republished

TEHRAN- The fifth edition of a Persian translation of the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky’s 1869 novel “The Idiot” has recently been released by the Kharazmi Publications in Tehran. 

Duncan Macmillan’s “People, Places, and Things” on stage at Homa Theater

TEHRAN – The play “People, Places, and Things” written by the British playwright Duncan Macmillan is on stage at Homa Theater in Tehran.

Iranian theater director Hadi Marzban passes away at 81

TEHRAN – Renowned Iranian theater director Hadi Marzban passed away on Sunday at a hospital in Tehran.

Iranian short named best at Southampton Film Week

TEHRAN- Iranian director Mikaeel Dayani’s short film “School Principal” received the Best Fiction Award at the 18th edition of the Southampton Film Week: Shorts 2025, which was held in Southampton, UK, from November 14 to 23. 

Iranian movie “Ropewalker Memories” wins at Rojava International Film Festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian film “Ropewalker Memories” directed by Hamed Rajabi won an award at the 5th Rojava International Film Festival, which was held from November 13 to 20 in Qamishlo, Syria.

"On the Shoulders of Tears” photo exhibition celebrates Iranian martyrs

TEHRAN- The "On the Shoulders of Tears" photo exhibition, a visual narrative depicting Iran’s national ceremonies honoring and mourning its martyrs, including their funerals, is currently being held at the Palestine Museum of Contemporary Art in Tehran.

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Avaye Mahan Orchestra performs Malaysian composer P. Ramlee’s songs in Tehran

TEHRAN – The Embassy of Malaysia in Tehran organized the program “Irama Malaysia,” an orchestral rendition of selected P. Ramlee’s songs, on November 20 and 21, at the Nemaud Performing Art Center.

Payman Maadi selected for jury panel at Marrakech International Film Festival

TEHRAN – Iranian actor Payman Maadi will serve as a member of the jury at the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival which will take place from November 28 to December 6.

Tom Stoppard’s “After Magritte” on stage at Tehran Theater Complex

TEHRAN – The play “After Magritte” written by Tom Stoppard is on stage at the Medea Hall of the Tehran Theater Complex.

Mehrdad Oskouei’s “A Fox Under a Pink Moon” wins top award at IDFA

TEHRAN – The documentary “A Fox Under a Pink Moon” by Iranian filmmaker Mehrdad Oskouei won the top award of the 38th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), which was in the Netherlands.

Persian edition of “Tistou of the Green Thumbs” republished

TEHRAN- The 12th edition of the Persian translation of French novelist Maurice Druon’s 1957 book “Tistou of the Green Thumbs” has recently been published.

Elly Griffiths’ “The Postscript Murders” published in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “The Postscript Murders” written by Elly Griffiths has been released in the bookstores across Iran.