Edinburgh Iranian Festival

Edinburgh Iranian Festival Celebrating Iranian culture and integrating communities. Registered Scottish Charity, SC044795. This festival is organised by volunteers.

The Edinburgh Iranian Festival is a non-political showcase for world-class Iranian culture, as well as for bands and artists working both in and outside Iran. We aim to introduce the tremendous breadth of Iranian history and culture to adults and children in Scotland, and to integrate the two communities through a broad range of interactive events spanning numerous art-forms.

**Fringe 2025: Iranian Act**There's Something Seriously Wrong With Cyrus
22/08/2025

**Fringe 2025: Iranian Act**

There's Something Seriously Wrong With Cyrus

A heartfelt and uplifting one-man show about an Indian-Persian gay man navigating the complexities of his identity. Born to immigrant parents, Cyrus takes audiences on an intimate journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Through dynamic multi media and the celebration of Madonna and Taylor Swift's....

**Fringe 2025: Iranian Act**Patrick Monahan: The Good, the Pat and the Ugly
22/08/2025

**Fringe 2025: Iranian Act**

Patrick Monahan: The Good, the Pat and the Ugly

Cancel culture is fast approaching. What can/can't you say? What is there left to say? And everything in between. Stand-up comedy, in a sit-down world! 'Monahan is somewhat of a legend in Fringe terms.. A loveable, likeable comic.... he loves to entertain and make his audience laugh. And he always s...

**Fringe 2025; Iranian Act**Journey to Stolen Identity by Shirin Majd
22/08/2025

**Fringe 2025; Iranian Act**

Journey to Stolen Identity by Shirin Majd

Journey to Stolen Identity is a multi-art performance that explores women’s rights through a blend of musical genres, starting with classical but evolving into jazz and rock. The performance is delivered in Farsi, English and Italian, giving it a multicultural and dynamic feel. Additionally, aeria...

**Fringe 2025: Iranian Act:**Saria Callas by Sara Amini (Theatrical comedy, with a political twist)
22/08/2025

**Fringe 2025: Iranian Act:**
Saria Callas by Sara Amini
(Theatrical comedy, with a political twist)

This sexy, camp, pop-filled tragicomedy unpacks aspirations of becoming a singer while growing up where it is forbidden for women to sing. Already a bottle of red in, Sara reminisces about her experiences from childhood to womanhood. Tehran, the school bus parties, the wannabe prayer-caller and the....

26/03/2025

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