Discover Artstage’s upcoming events with non-mainstream Persian music and emerging Middle Eastern talent.
Events - 2025
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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)
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Niyaz featuring Azam Ali - London
Join the globally acclaimed electro-acoustic group Niyaz, featuring the ethereal vocals of Azam Ali, for a powerful live performance blending Sufi mysticism, Persian poetry, and modern electronic rhythms. Known for fusing ancient spiritual traditions with contemporary music, Niyaz offers a transcendent concert experience that bridges East and West.
Date: 12 July 2025
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
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: 17 October 2025
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
Location: Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, UK, E1 6LA (Map)
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Hossein Alizadeh - London
Experience a captivating fusion of Persian classical music and European jazz as legendary Iranian maestro Hossein Alizadeh joins forces with the acclaimed Rembrandt Trio. As part of the EFG London Jazz Festival 2025, this unique collaboration blends the intricate beauty of Iranian tradition with the improvisational energy of jazz, promising an unforgettable night of cross-cultural musical dialogue at Cadogan Hall.
Date: 14 November 2025
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
Location: Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace
London, UK, SW1X 9DQ (Map)
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Arsen Petrosyan, Mehdi Rostami and Adib Rostami - London
Join renowned Armenian duduk virtuoso Arsen Petrosyan at the National Centre for Early Music for an evocative evening of music rooted in the ancient traditions of Armenia. Accompanied by Mehdi Rostami on setar and Adib Rostami on tombak, the trio weaves a rich tapestry of sound that bridges Persian and Armenian musical worlds. Expect haunting melodies, intricate improvisation, and a deeply spiritual performance celebrating cultural dialogue and timeless artistry.
Date: 17 November 2025
Location: National Centre for Early Music
St. Margaret's Church, Walmgate, York, UK, YO1 9TL (Map) -
Arsen Petrosyan, Mehdi Rostami and Adib Rostami - London
Immerse yourself in an evening of soulful musical storytelling as Armenian duduk master Arsen Petrosyan joins Iranian musicians Mehdi Rostami (setar) and Adib Rostami (tombak) for an intimate performance at Rich Mix. Blending Armenian and Persian classical traditions, this trio explores the shared emotional depth and improvisational spirit of their musical heritages—offering a rare and moving cross-cultural experience.
Date: 18 November 2025
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Location: Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, UK, E1 6LA (Map)
Events - 2026
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Kayhan Kalhor & Erdal Erzincan - Vienna
Experience the mesmerizing fusion of Persian and Ottoman classical music with Grammy Award-winning kamancheh virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor and renowned Turkish baglama player Erdal Erzincan. Their spiritual and emotional performances blend ecstatic rhythms with improvisational melodies, creating a trance-like atmosphere.
Date: 6 February 2026
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
Location: Theater Akzent, Theresianumgasse 18, 1040 Wien, Austria (Map)