Discover Artstage’s upcoming events with non-mainstream Persian music and emerging Middle Eastern talent.
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Marjan Farsad - London
Experience the enchanting melodies of Marjan Farsad live at Kings Place, featuring songs from her latest albums alongside timeless classics. This captivating performance combines her music with mesmerizing animations, creating an immersive audio-visual journey.
Date: 10 May 2025
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
Location: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, UK, N1 9AG (Map)
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Screening of Grass (1925) - London
Experience the cinematic beauty of the 1925 silent masterpiece Grass: A Nation’s Battle for Life, brought vividly to life with a brand-new score performed live by acclaimed Iranian pianist and composer Peyman Yazdanian. This rare screening pairs the pioneering ethnographic documentary with Yazdanian’s powerful, atmospheric music, creating a moving intersection of film and live performance.
Date: 11 May 2025
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Location: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, UK, N1 9AG (Map)
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Olcay Bayir - London
Discover the soulful sounds of Olcay Bayir, a British-Kurdish singer-songwriter blending original compositions with the folk traditions of Anatolia. Her music, infused with Kurdish Alevi roots and cosmopolitan London influences, explores themes of survival, exile, and love.
Date: 16 May 2025
Time: 20:00 - 22:00
Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, UK, N1 9AG (Map)
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Kayhan Kalhor Ensemble - Berlin
Join kamancheh virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor and his ensemble for Songs of Hope, a powerful and poetic musical journey blending classical Persian traditions with contemporary global influences. This special concert at Passionskirche, Kreuzberg is part of Kalhor’s 2025 Europe Tour and features Kiya Tabassian (setar) and Hadi Hosseini (vocals), promising a deeply moving evening filled with intricate improvisations and emotional depth.
Date: 16 May 2025
Time: 20:00 - 22:00
Location: Passionskirche, Marheinekepl. 1, 10961 Berlin, Germany (Map)
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Kayhan Kalhor Ensemble - The Hague
Experience the mesmerizing Songs of Hope with kamancheh master Kayhan Kalhor at Nieuwe Kerk, The Hague. Joined by setar virtuoso Kiya Tabassian and rising Iranian vocalist Hadi Hosseini, this performance is a moving tribute to Iran’s rich musical and poetic traditions.
Date: 18 May 2025
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
Location: Amare, Spuiplein 150, 2511 DG Den Haag, Netherlands (Map)
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Kayhan Kalhor Ensemble - Milan
World-renowned kamancheh master Kayhan Kalhor brings his emotionally powerful new project Songs of Hope to Teatro Martinitt in Milan. Accompanied by Kiya Tabassian (setar) and Hadi Hosseini (vocals), Kalhor leads audiences through a deeply moving evening of Persian classical music, poetic expression, and soulful improvisation.
Date: 2 June 2025
Time: 21:00 - 23:00
Location: Theater Cinema Martinitt, Via Riccardo Pitteri, 58, 20134 Milano MI, Italy (Map)
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Rastak - Edinburgh
Join the acclaimed Rastak Ensemble for a soul-stirring musical journey through the folk traditions of Iran and Central Asia. Tales of Earth and Sun features music inspired by the rich cultural sounds of Kurdistan, Lorestan, Balochistan, Hormozgan, Kermanshah, and a heartfelt Afghan love song—blending deep-rooted tradition with fresh, contemporary arrangements.
Date: 5 June 2025
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
Location: The Queen's Hall, 85-89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh, UK, EH8 9JG (Map)
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Rastak - London
Experience the mesmerizing sounds of Rastak Ensemble as they return to London with their latest project, Tales of Earth and Sun. This musical journey showcases six tracks inspired by the diverse folk traditions of Kurdistan, Lorestan, Balochistan, Hormozgan, Kermanshah, and a heartfelt Afghan love song.
Blending traditional melodies with contemporary sounds, Rastak revives and reinterprets Iran’s rich musical heritage for a global audience. Don’t miss this extraordinary performance!
Date: 7 June 2025
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
Location: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, UK, N1 9AG (Map)
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Rastak - London
Experience the mesmerizing sounds of Rastak Ensemble as they return to London with their latest project, Tales of Earth and Sun. This musical journey showcases six tracks inspired by the diverse folk traditions of Kurdistan, Lorestan, Balochistan, Hormozgan, Kermanshah, and a heartfelt Afghan love song.
Blending traditional melodies with contemporary sounds, Rastak revives and reinterprets Iran’s rich musical heritage for a global audience. Don’t miss this extraordinary performance!
Date: 8 June 2025
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
Location: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, UK, N1 9AG (Map)
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Rastak - Manchester
Experience the rich sounds of Rastak Ensemble as they return to Stoller Hall, Manchester. Their latest project, Tales of Earth and Sun, takes audiences on a musical journey through the folk traditions of Kurdistan, Lorestan, Balochistan, Hormozgan, Kermanshah, and beyond, including a heartfelt Afghan love song. Blending traditional melodies with fresh, contemporary sounds, Rastak revives cultural legacies through their dynamic and immersive performances. Don’t miss this chance to witness one of Iran’s most celebrated folk ensembles live!
Date: 9 June 2025
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
Location: The Stoller Hall, Hunts Bank, Manchester, UK, M3 1DA (Map)
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Bomrani - London
After a sold-out show in 2024, Bomrani, one of Iran’s most acclaimed alternative bands, returns to London for two exclusive performances at Rich Mix. Emerging from Tehran’s underground scene, the band has gained international recognition for its unique fusion of rock, folk, and jazz.
Date: 20 June 2025
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
Location: Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, UK, E1 6LA (Map)
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Bomrani - London
After a sold-out show in 2024, Bomrani, one of Iran’s most acclaimed alternative bands, returns to London for two exclusive performances at Rich Mix. Emerging from Tehran’s underground scene, the band has gained international recognition for its unique fusion of rock, folk, and jazz.
Date: 21 June 2025
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
Location: Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, UK, E1 6LA (Map)
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Maliheh Moradi and Mina Deris - London
Experience Voices Unveiled, a powerful three-part musical composition by Ehsan Matoori, inspired by Iranian and Southern Persian folk music. This deeply moving performance tells the tragic yet hopeful stories of two women refugees, portrayed through the evocative vocals of Maliheh Moradi and Mina Deris. Blending tradition with fusion elements, this unique production takes audiences on a journey of struggle, loss, and ultimately, rebirth through music.
Date: 11 July 2025
Time: 20:00 - 22:00
Location: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, UK, N1 9AG (Map)