Must-see entertainment in Iran

  • Iranshahr Theatre

    Tehran

    One of Tehran’s oldest theatres, this beautiful building in peaceful Park-e Honar Mandan typically has four different shows playing in its complex with…

  • Traditional Persian Night

    Yazd

    The Kohan Traditional Hotel offers an evening of classical entertainments over a Persian dinner in the fine setting of its beautiful courtyard garden. The…

  • Zurkhaneh

    Mashhad

    While the chamber is less exotic than the equivalent at Yazd, this regular zurkhaneh meet is a very real – and surreal – Iranian experience, with well…

  • Koshti Bachukeh

    Iran

    A local form of wrestling, koshti bachukeh is popular across the region, but every year, two weeks after Noruz, the year's championship comes to a…

  • Teatr-e Shahr

    Tehran

    Opened in 1968, this circular building covered in beautiful tiles is, visually, Tehran’s most impressive playhouse. Come here to see Iranian stage actors…

  • Vahdat Hall

    Tehran

    The centrally located Vahdat is a beautifully designed traditional horseshoe-shaped theatre venue dating from 1967. Look out for classical or pop music…

  • Azadi Sport Complex

    Tehran

    The home stadium of the Iranian national football (soccer) team as well as location for games by Tehran teams Persepolis and Esteghlal, with capacity for…

  • Horse Racing

    Iran

    On Thursday and Friday afternoons in spring and autumn, the hippodrome at the northeastern edge of town holds horse-racing meets. Predominantly watched by…

  • Azadi Cinema Center

    Tehran

    There are seven large cinemas at this famous multiplex, all screening Iranian movies.

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