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Iranian and Persian community events in the Toronto area
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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.
Sofreh Tisch: Ladom Ensemble at Toronto Music Garden
Ladom Ensemble brings Sofreh Tisch to Harbourfront Centre's Summer Music in the Garden series. The free concert features pianist Pouya Hamidi, originally from Iran, with cellist Beth Silver and the ensemble in a program connecting Persian classical influences, Eastern European Jewish traditions, and new music commissioned for the 2026 season.
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.
Persian Music and Food Festival - Vaughan
The Persian Music and Food Festival brings Persian cuisine, live music, culture, vendors, and family-friendly programming to Assembly Park in Vaughan. Admission is free before 6 PM, $5 after, with kids under 12 and seniors free all day.
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.
Simorgh Pride March 2026
Simorgh Iranian Queer Community is gathering for the Pride Toronto 2026 march. The group meets at Bud Sugarman Park on Yonge Street for an in-person community march; registration is free through Eventbrite.
Persian Festival Night
A free Persian community evening at Newmarket's Multicultural & Asian Harmony Festival, with live Persian music, DJ Iraj, Sara Dance Academy, food vendors, and a marketplace.
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.
Delshodegan Film Screening and Discussion at Pichak Cafe
Pezhvak Performing Arts Club hosts its second musical-film gathering with a screening of Ali Hatami's classic Iranian film Delshodegan, followed by a conversation about the film's artistic, musical, and cultural layers. The evening is led by Atosa Moshaashai in an intimate community setting for Persian cinema lovers.
Neda Mohammadpour: Persian Folk Reimagined
Toronto-based vocalist Neda Mohammadpour performs Persian folk songs reimagined through improvisation, jazz, and experimental music, with Chris Pruden, Caleb Klager, and Mack Longpre. Part of Sounds Like Toronto - Sounds Like the World.
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.
Bijan and Manijeh Shahnameh Reading with Pezhvak
Pezhvak Performing Arts Club presents the second session in its Shahnameh and Persian literature series, focused on the story of Bijan and Manijeh. Speaker Fariba Raeisi will guide a reading and discussion of this romantic episode from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh for Persian literature, Shahnameh, and Iranian culture audiences in Richmond Hill.
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.
Iranian Family Spring Market
A daytime community market with food vendors, handmade goods, and family-friendly programming for the spring season.
Persian Poetry Evening
A community poetry evening featuring contemporary Persian readings, open mic moments, and tea after the program.
Persian Spring Cultural Night
An evening program with live music, dance, and community gathering to celebrate the arrival of spring in Toronto.
Nowruz Toronto Gathering
An evening gathering for the Persian community in Toronto with music, conversation, and a shared celebration of Nowruz.