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2 eventsTehranto's Friday Persian Dinner Party - July 17
Tehranto hosts its Friday Persian dinner party on July 17 with Persian food, live entertainment, DJ music, percussion, and dancers. The official Tehranto events page lists a $10 entertainment fee as a non-refundable table deposit, and Eventbrite is the direct reservation link for this date.
Reading Hafez for My Mother - Live Recording
A musical performance at Pamenar built around 93 couplets by the 14th-century Persian poet Hafez, reimagined as songs with English translations recited between pieces. Music is by Sina Salimi, and this is the second and final live recording of Reading Hafez for My Mother.
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Persian Calligraphy Open House at Chalipa
Chalipa Art Centre hosts a free evening open house for Persian calligraphy, inviting visitors to experience the art, ask questions, and spend time with a creative practice rooted in Persian visual culture.
Shab-e She'r (Poetry Night) CXXIII at Tranzac Club
Shab-e She'r returns to the Living Room at Tranzac Club for its 123rd poetry night, with featured poets Sneha Subramanian Kanta and Ted Landrum plus an open mic for poetry in any language. Open-mic signup starts at 6:30 PM at the venue, followed by the 7:00-10:00 PM show. Admission is $10-20 sliding scale, paid in cash at the door.
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Iranian Ethnics Festival 2026 in Little Iran
A two-day Persian cultural festival in Toronto's Little Iran celebrating Iranian and multicultural communities through music, arts, food, handicrafts, local businesses, and community partners. Councillor Lily Cheng and the Persian Fashion & Art Society are community partners. The festival runs July 25 and 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at 15 Centre Ave in North York.
Summer Threads: Persian Kilim Weaving Workshop
Toranj Art Workshops hosts a guided Persian kilim weaving workshop at Orkid Galley Collection in North York. Participants work on a summer-themed handwoven piece while learning basic kilim patterning, texture, and finishing techniques. Tickets are CA$75.88, and this date is one of two July sessions.
Tehranto's Friday Persian Dinner Party
Tehranto hosts a Friday dinner party pairing Persian cuisine with live entertainment. The evening is scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM at Tehranto on Yonge Street in Toronto.
White Party: Dahe 60 & 70 Persian Night with DJ Kourosh
A 19+ Persian old-school white party at Luna Lounge in Richmond Hill with DJ Kourosh, classic Dahe 60 and 70 dance hits, and an all-white dress code. The party runs Friday, July 31 from 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM. Admission options include C$20 early-bird tickets, C$25 general admission, C$30 door admission, and a Grey Goose package for five people.
Persian Music and Food Festival - Richmond Hill
A three-day Persian Music and Food Festival at Richmond Green Park with Persian cuisine, live music, culture, vendors, and family-friendly programming. Admission is free before 6 PM, $5 after, with kids under 12 and seniors free all day.
Fataneh Live in Toronto at Star Nation
Persian singer Fataneh performs live at Star Nation Event Centre in Richmond Hill. Doors open at 8:00 PM and the concert runs from 8:30 to 11:30 PM.
Sundown Rooftop Persian Social at Soluna
Sundown is a 19+ Persian rooftop social at Soluna on Queen Street West, with DJ Borhan, Sahab Habibi, Franky J, Aminix, Mexa, Parhami, and Yasin playing from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The event is built around a summer evening party format on Soluna's rooftop terrace, with tickets handled through the organizer's Ticket Tailor checkout.
Fataneh Live in Toronto at Star Nation - Saturday
A second night of Fataneh's Persian live concert at Star Nation Event Centre in Richmond Hill. Doors open at 8:00 PM and the show runs from 8:30 to 11:30 PM.
Navan: Kisses on the Moon Tour - Toronto
Navan brings the Kisses on the Moon Tour to Toronto for a live-band concert at The Great Hall. The show blends Persian, French, and English pop with new songs, fan favorites, and a cinematic stage feel. Doors are listed for 7:30 PM, with the show scheduled for 8:00 PM.
Persian Psychedelia: Neda Mohamadpour at Toronto Music Garden
Neda Mohamadpour performs Persian folk songs reimagined through improvisation, jazz, and collective musical exploration at Harbourfront Centre's Summer Music in the Garden. The free concert features music rooted in songs from across Iran and their journey to a new home in Toronto.
Sandy Live in Concert at Star Nation
Persian pop artist Sandy performs live at Star Nation Event Centre in Richmond Hill. Doors open at 8:00 PM and the concert runs from 8:30 to 11:30 PM.
Sandy Live in Concert at Star Nation - Saturday
A second night of Sandy's Persian live concert at Star Nation Event Centre in Richmond Hill. Doors open at 8:00 PM and the concert runs from 8:30 to 11:30 PM.
Forgotten Songs with Mojgan Shajarian at BaTo Festival 2026
BaTo Cultural Organization presents Forgotten Songs, a Persian classical and folk concert with vocalist and setar player Mojgan Shajarian, kamancheh player Mehdi Bagheri, and percussionist Farhad Fathieh. The program draws on Iranian radif, folk melodies, poetry, and the improvised saz-o-avaz tradition.
The Voice of the Voiceless: Tribute to Esfandiar Monfaredzadeh
The Voice of the Voiceless is a tribute concert honouring Iranian composer Esfandiar Monfaredzadeh, who is scheduled to attend. The program features music from films including Qeysar, Reza Motori, Dash Akol, Gonjeshkak-e Ashi-Mashi, and Toghi, performed by a symphonic orchestra, Chaam Choir, and soloist Milad Bagheri under conductor Maziar Heidari.
Duo Perse-Inca at Alliance Francaise Toronto
Duo Perse-Inca brings together Iranian kamancheh and Andean charango traditions for a world music concert at Alliance Francaise Toronto. The program features Showan Tavakol and Federico Tarazona in a concert that connects Persian and Latin American musical roots.
Moein Live in Toronto at Scotiabank Arena
Moein, one of the best-known Iranian pop singers, performs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are handled through Ticketmaster, and previously purchased tickets for earlier dates remain valid for the rescheduled show.
Black & White 10 Persian Night at Rebel
Black & White 10 is a 19+ Persian nightlife event at Rebel main room in Toronto. The program features Iranian DJs including DJ Borhan, EZZA, GIGIZAN, MOHITO, and ARIYAN, with MC Franky J, live percussion, and a performance by Sahab Habibi. The party runs Friday, October 9, 2026 from 10:30 PM to 2:30 AM, with tickets from CA$43.
Max Amini Live in Toronto at Scotiabank Arena
Iranian-American comedian Max Amini brings his live comedy show to Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The performance is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM, with tickets available through the official event page.
Milad Bagheri Live in Toronto at Aga Khan Museum
BaTo Cultural Organization presents Milad Bagheri live in Toronto at the Aga Khan Museum. The Confidant opens the Toronto date of Bagheri’s tour, with new Iranian music performed by a full band.