Discover the best Persian events in Toronto for 2024 and 2025! From Norooz celebrations and Yalda Night to concerts by Googoosh, Ebi, and more. Find out dates, venues, and everything you need to know.
Date: March 20, 2024
Venue: Various Locations
Overview: Norooz, the Persian New Year, is one of the most significant events in the Persian calendar, marking the first day of spring. In Toronto, Norooz is celebrated with a variety of activities, including traditional Haft-Sin displays, live performances, and vibrant bazaars.
Date: March 12, 2024
Venue: Various Locations
Overview: Charshanbe Suri, the traditional prelude to Norooz, is celebrated on the last Tuesday night before the Persian New Year. In Toronto, it often takes place at community centers or parks, where people gather for music, dancing, and traditional Persian food.
Date: October 2024
Venue: Marlowe Lounge, Toronto
Overview: This Persian Halloween party blends the spooky fun of Halloween with Persian music, food, and culture. Attendees come in costume to enjoy a night of dancing and entertainment.
Date: December 14, 2024
Venue: Bellvue Manor, Toronto
Overview: The legendary Persian pop singer Ebi will perform in Toronto. Known as the “King of Persian Pop,” Ebi’s powerful voice and iconic hits make his concerts an unforgettable experience.
Date: December 14, 2024
Venue: Bellvue Manor, Toronto
Overview: Sharing the stage with Ebi, Mansour, a popular Persian pop singer, will perform as well. His upbeat music and energetic performances make his concerts popular among younger audiences.
Date: January 17, 2025
Venue: TBA
Overview: Googoosh, one of the most iconic figures in Persian music, will perform in Toronto. Known for her powerful voice and timeless songs, Googoosh’s concert is expected to be one of the biggest Persian events of the year.
Date: March 20, 2025
Venue: Various Locations
Overview: As always, Norooz celebrations in Toronto will be grand in 2025, with cultural events spread across the city. Norooz is a time for family, friends, and community to gather and celebrate the arrival of spring.
Date: March 18, 2025
Venue: Various Locations
Overview: Charshanbe Suri is celebrated just before Norooz. The event involves jumping over bonfires as a way to dispel bad luck and welcome the new year with good fortune.
Date: March 31, 2025
Venue: Toronto Parks
Overview: Sizdah Bedar, 13 days after Norooz, is a beloved tradition where Persian families head outdoors to enjoy a day of fun, food, and nature. It’s an event where the community comes together to celebrate in Toronto’s beautiful parks.
Date: July 2025
Venue: Harbourfront Centre, Toronto
Overview: The Tirgan Festival celebrates Persian art, music, and culture with a diverse array of performances, art exhibitions, film screenings, and a Persian market. It’s one of the largest Persian cultural festivals outside of Iran.
Date: December 21, 2025
Venue: TBA
Overview: Yalda Night is the longest night of the year, where Persian families gather to enjoy storytelling, poetry, and traditional foods such as pomegranates and watermelons. Toronto’s Yalda celebrations blend both traditional and modern elements.
Date: December 14, 2025
Venue: TBA
Overview: Ebi returns to Toronto in December 2025 for another iconic performance. His concerts are known for their emotional depth and energy, and fans can expect an unforgettable night.
Date: Throughout 2025
Venue: Various Galleries in Toronto
Overview: Persian art exhibitions will take place across the city, showcasing works from both contemporary and traditional Persian artists.
Date: Various Dates in 2025
Venue: Cinemas across Toronto
Overview: The Iranian Film Festival and other Persian film screenings offer opportunities to explore Iranian cinema, covering a range of genres and topics relevant to both Iranian culture and the diaspora.
Toronto’s Persian events offer a deep dive into one of the world’s oldest and richest cultures. Whether it’s the tradition of Norooz or the iconic music of Ebi and Googoosh, these events bring the Persian community together and allow others to join in and celebrate Persian heritage. Persian festivals, concerts, and cultural gatherings offer a fantastic opportunity to experience music, art, food, and tradition.
From legendary music performances to cultural festivals, Toronto is set to host a series of exciting Persian events throughout 2024 and 2025. Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in the Persian New Year celebrations, attend a concert by a Persian music icon, or explore Persian art and cinema, Toronto has something for everyone interested in Iranian culture. Make sure to mark your calendars and take part in these rich cultural experiences in the heart of Toronto.