Events
Iranian and Persian community events in the Toronto area
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All Toronto events12 events past paid or ticketed
Shab-e Tehran: Persian Night at Koochini
Koochini hosts Shab-e Tehran, a Saturday night party with Persian hits, Latin grooves, and club anthems by DJ Kourosh. The event runs late at Koochini Restaurant & Bar in Markham and requires tickets through Eventbrite.
Moonlight Cruise 2026: Persian Boat Party
Moonlight Cruise returns as an annual Persian boat party aboard the River Gambler in Toronto, with DJ Borhan, two floors, and a late-night Persian party on the water.
Persian Media & Writing Academy in Richmond Hill - July 9
Silver Screen Academy is offering Persian-language training for Persian-speaking creatives, students, newcomers, and media enthusiasts in Richmond Hill. The workshops cover filmmaking, screenwriting, creative writing, journalism, media literacy, and storytelling, with a focus on learning and connecting in a Persian-speaking media community.
Persian Media & Writing Academy in Richmond Hill - July 2
Silver Screen Academy is offering Persian-language training for Persian-speaking creatives, students, newcomers, and media enthusiasts in Richmond Hill. The workshops cover filmmaking, screenwriting, creative writing, journalism, media literacy, and storytelling, with a focus on learning and connecting in a Persian-speaking media community.
Nostos by Mohammad Yaghoubi at Toronto Fringe
Nowadays Theatre presents the world premiere of Nostos, a 75-minute dark comedy written and directed by acclaimed Iranian Canadian playwright Mohammad Yaghoubi, as part of the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival. Performances begin with the July 2 show and continue through July 11.
House of Persia: Persian Night at Mademoiselle
House of Persia is an immersive Persian-inspired nightlife event at Mademoiselle Raw Bar + Grill, featuring DJ Borhan, Sahab Habibi, and a late-night cultural party atmosphere.
Dahe 60 & 70 Persian Party at Luna Lounge
A nostalgic Persian night at Luna Lounge with DJ Kourosh, classic 60s and 70s Persian hits, dancing, and an upscale Friday-night crowd.
Persian Comedy Night at Society Clubhouse
A Persian stand-up comedy night in Toronto presented by Big Boner Comedy, with professional comics and an 8 PM to 11:30 PM show window at Society Clubhouse. Performers have credits from Netflix, Just For Laughs, Crave, Prime Video, CBC Radio, and other stages. Tickets are sold through Eventbrite.
Persian Food Tour: North York and Richmond Hill
A guided Persian food tour through North York and Richmond Hill, returning for its fourth year with stops focused on Persian food and local neighbourhood flavour.
Shab-e She'r (Poetry Night) CXXII
Shab-e She'r is Banoo Zan's multilingual poetry reading and open mic series, featuring Lara Bozabalian and Surveyor Efik at Tranzac Club.
Persian Luxe: Persian Club Night at Koochini
Persian Luxe brings DJ Kourosh, upscale Persian nightlife, birthday celebrations, and Saturday-night dancing to Koochini Restaurant & Bar in Markham.
Nastaliq Calligraphy Workshop at Orkid Gallery
A two-hour Nastaliq calligraphy workshop hosted by Orkid Gallery Collection in North York. The class introduces participants to the flow, balance, and visual rhythm of Persian calligraphy in a small in-person studio setting.