We are hosting a month-long cultural festival for Nowruz - also known as Persian New Year - with talks from incredible speakers, a 'Haft-sin' Trail, a bazaar, art exhibitions and more!
Nowruz Festival 2025
Wednesday 5 March - Thursday 3 April
Join us for our Nowruz Festival, returning for the second year to Lauderdale House! We are hosting a month-long celebration for Nowruz - check out all of the events here.
Between Worlds
Wednesday 5 March - Monday 31 March
Part of our Nowruz festival, experience a captivating showcase of visual storytelling as four UK-based Iranian illustrators bring their unique artistic perspectives to Lower Gallery.
Written Wonders
Wednesday 5 March - Monday 31 March
Come and enjoy the beauty of Persian calligraphy as three UK-based Iranian artists bring their visions to Upper Gallery.
Nowruz by the Women of Yaran
Monday 10 March - Thursday 3 April
We are delighted to exhibit paintings and artificial flowers crafted by Yaran Women's Club members in celebration of Nowruz.
Haft-sin Trail 2025
Wednesday 12 March - Thursday 3 April
Head into Waterlow Park and help us search for the Haft-sin eggs!
Nowruz Private View & Festival Launch
Wednesday 12 March, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
We are delighted to welcome you to the private view of three unique exhibitions and the launch of our Nowruz Festival on Wednesday 12 March from 7.30 to 9.30pm.
Jazz in the House: Kourosh Kanani & Matt Davies
Thursday 13 March
Kourosh Kanani and Matt Davies bring ancient traditions to the modern soundscape in this special Jazz in the House concert for our Nowruz Festival.
Nowruz Bazaar
Saturday 15 March & Sunday 16 March, 11am - 5pm
Explore the vibrant world of arts and crafts at the Nowruz Bazaar, where creativity meets culture in a celebration of the Persian New Year.
Manuscripts, Miniatures and Marketing Through Art
Saturday 15 March
Explore the worlds of Persian art and advertising in this free talk.
A Tale of Two Journeys
Saturday 15 March
Join us for a talk on two journey: Lois Pryce's recent journey across Iran and, more than 200 years before, Mirza Saleh Shirazi's journey from Iran to England
Nowruz Family Day
Sunday 16 March, 11am - 3pm
Fun for all ages, come and learn more about Nowruz with Persian inspired crafts!
