Tehran’s Vahdat Hall

By: Mohammad Moheimani

37th Fajr Intl. Theater Festival award ceremony

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Curtains fell on the 37th edition of Iran’s major theater event, Fajr International Theater Festival, during an award ceremony on Saturday evening at Vahdat Hall in downtown Tehran. The event's grand prix went to ‘(Fore)named’ directed by Ali Asghar Dashti from Iran.
2019-02-24 10:25
By: Shahab Ghayoumi

First night of 34th Fajr Music Festival

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – The 34th Fajr Music Festival kicked of on Wednesday with the performance of Iran's National Orchestra led by Fereydoun Shahbazian at Tehran's Vahdat Hall. The 34th edition of the annual event will continue until 19 February. The event is Iran's most prestigious music festival, which is affiliated with UNESCO and includes national and international competition sections.
2019-02-13 23:15
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

37th Fajr Intl. Theater Festival kicks off with lukewarm lineup

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 – Iran’s major theater event, Fajr International Theater Festival, stepped into its 37th year of existence last night, with a lineup that looks, at least on the surface, less exciting than the previous runs.
2019-02-12 15:58
By: Behnam Tofighi

'The House of Bernarda Alba' on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Ali Rafiei is staging his rendition of 'The House of Bernarda Alba', a play by the Spanish dramatist Federico García Lorca, at Vahdat Hall in Tehran.
2019-01-23 09:18
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

Funeral ceremony of actor Hossein Moheb Ahari

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Hossein Moheb Ahari who starred in numerous memorable TV series, movies and plays such as “T for Tickle” and “Off Limits”, passed away at a Tehran hospital on Wednesday after a lengthy battle with lymphoma. He died at 67. The funeral ceremony took place Thursday at Tehran's Vahdat Hall.
2019-01-17 16:40
By: Asghar Khamseh

Namira Choir stages concert at Vahdat Hall

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MAN) – Namira Choir, lead by Farhad Harati, staged a concert called ‘The Season of Silence’ at Tehran’s well-known Vahdat Hall on Sunday.
2019-01-14 09:03
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Where borders divide, music unites: Poland celebrates national day in Iran with music

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The Polish Embassy in Tehran celebrated the centenary of Poland regaining independence with a concert of classical music on Sat. in Vahdat Hall, welcoming diplomatic figures with various nationalities as well as the Iranian music lover community to a few hours of sharing common sentiments.
2018-11-18 16:29
By: Mohammad Khodabakhsh

Iran's National Orchestra commemorates Ashura

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Iran's National Orchestra staged a performance Mon. night at Vahdat Hall in downtown Tehran, in commemoration of Ashura.
2018-11-06 11:37
By: Majid Haghdoust

Iran’s National Orchestra performance

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) –Iran’s National Orchestra performed on Saturday at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall under the baton of Fereidun Shahbazian. Vocalist Mohammad Esfahani accompanied the orchestra.
2018-10-14 12:09
By: Masoud Saki

Health Films Festival concludes in Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – The third edition of the Festival of Health Films concluded in Tehran with a closing ceremony at Vahdat Hall on Tuesday evening, featuring Iranian Health Minister Hassan Ghazizadeh Hashemi.
2018-08-29 13:24
By: Behnam Tofighi

Closing ceremony of folklore section at National Festival of Youth Music

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – The folklore section of the National Festival of Youth Music of Iran was wrapped up with a closing ceremony late on Friday at Vahdat Hall in Tehran where the best were named and awarded.
2018-08-25 09:48
By: Behnam Tofighi

Iran's National Orchestra

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Conducted by Esmaeil Vaseghi, Iran’s National Orchestra performed on Monday at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall.
2018-08-21 12:19
By: Asghar Khamseh

Tehran Orchestra performs 'Victory Symphony'

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – On the occasion of the anniversary of Iranian captives' release from Iraq on August 17, 1990, Tehran Symphony Orchestra performed 'Victory Symphony' on August 15, 2018 in Tehran's Vahdat Hall. The symphony was composed by Majid Entezami and conducted by Nader Mortezapour.
2018-08-17 11:24
By: Asghar Khamseh

Violinist Ghafari performs in Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Iranian violinist Amin Ghaffari performed a concert in Vahdat Hall on Tuesday, led by Vahid Alipour, and accompanied by the Baku-based Azerbaijani Philharmonic Orchestra.
2018-08-15 10:47
By: Saeed Razavi

Tehran Symphony Orchestra rehearsal

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Tehran Symphony Orchestra rehearses for a special performance, named 'Symphony of Piruzi [Victory]'. Composed by Majid Entezami and conducted by Nader Mortezapour, the symphony will perform on August 15 in Tehran's Vahdat Hall. The event is held on the occasion of the anniversary of Iranian captives' release from Iraq on August 17, 1990.
2018-08-14 14:13
By: Mohsen Hajibabaei

Fakhreddini conducts 'Culture and Art Orchestra' in Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Maestro Farhad Fakhreddini conducted 'Culture and Art Orchestra' on Thursday at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall. The orchestra was organized to celebrate 50 years of Fakhreddini's efforts to promote Iranian music.
2018-08-04 11:51
By: Mohammad Moheimany

Richard III adaption staged in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Vahdat Hall in downtown Tehran is currently staging an adaption of William Shakespeare's Richard III, written and directed by Hamireza Naeemi, with Hamed Komeili and Shaghayegh Farahani playing the lead roles.
2018-07-25 14:35
Intl. ‘Group B Nights’ concerts staging in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – As Iran has been drawn in the Group B of 2018 Russia World Cup along Spain, Portugal and Morocco, Sazzbuzz cultural group is going to hold special concerts in which Iranian, Spanish and Portuguese musicians will perform.
2018-06-12 11:33
By: Haghdoust, Tofighi

FIFF36 awards ceremony

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Vahdat Hall hosted on Thu. the awards ceremony for the 2018 Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF36), attended by Iranian and international filmmakers and guests. The event was held on 19-27 April in Tehran.
2018-04-28 09:42
Pres. Rouhani opens Book of the Year Award ceremony

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – The closing ceremony for the 35th Book of the Year Award and the 25th World Award for Book of the Year of Iran has kicked off at Vahdat Hall in the presence of President Rouhani.
2018-02-07 09:52
36th Fajr Theater Festival names winners

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Winners for the 36th Fajr International Theater Festival (FITF36) were announced and awarded during a closing ceremony on Mon. evening in Tehran.
2018-01-29 22:16
Fajr Theater Fest. announces nominees for FITF36 awards

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The 36th Fajr International Theater Festival (FITF36) has announced the list of nominees in various national and international categories.
2018-01-29 12:04
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Breaking chain of hierarchy and routine in ‘Package’

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Theatergoers from Tehran gathered at Vahdat Hall on Sun. night to watch ‘Package’ directed by the Japanese choreographer Shusaku Takeuchi, as part of the competition section of 36th Fajr Theater Festival.
2018-01-22 14:11
By: Maryam Kamyab

10th Jalal Al-e Ahmad Literary Award honors winners

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – The tenth edition of Jalal Al-e Ahmad Literary Award was closed late on Saturday at Vahdat Hall of Tehran honoring the winners of this edition. Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi addressed the guests and participants present at the ceremony.
2018-01-06 18:59
By: Mehran Riazi

Navaye Khorram Music Festival honors winners

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Winners of the 4th Navaye Khorram Music Festival, an event dedicated to child and young adult musicians, were honored at the closing ceremony in Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Dec. 15. The festival is named after Homayun Khorram, a prominent Iranian composer and violin virtuoso who died in January 2013.
2017-12-16 12:25
By: Behnam Towfighi

Oliver Twist musical on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – A group of Iranian theater artists staged a musical edition of Charles Dickens’ renowned classic, Oliver Twist, in Tehran.
2017-12-09 18:57
By: Behnam Towfighi

Farshchian’s works unveiled in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – At a ceremony, seated by renowned Iranian cultural figures and senior politicians, three printed conundrums of paintings of Master Mahmoud Farshchian were unveiled in Tehran on Thursday. The Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi was also present at the event in Vahdat auditorium.
2017-09-22 14:30
By: Lachin Rezaian

Fado star Zambujo displays pronounced show at Fajr Music Fest.

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Antonio Zambujo, an internationally acclaimed Portuguese guitarist and singer of fado with his quintet gave an appreciable performance at the 32nd Fajr International Music Festival at Vahdat Hall on Wednesday.
2017-01-20 11:00
VIDEO: 'Gipsy Kings Family' brings 'Amor Mio' to Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Popular group of flamenco, salsa and pop musicians, Gispy Kings Family, widely known in Iran for their 1991 song 'Amor Mio', gave a concert at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall for the first time, on August 13-14. All performances were sold-out and warmly received by Iranian music lovers.
2016-08-15 21:11
By: Masoud Saki

Kalhor performs in Tehran

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iranian Kamancheh player, composer and master of classical Kurdish and Iranian traditional music, Kayhan Kalhor, performed during a concert at Vahdat Hall in Tehran, Iran.
2016-05-23 10:22