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!
Haft-sin Trail 2025
Saturday 8 March - Thursday 3 April
Head into Waterlow Park and help us search for the Haft-sin eggs!
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.
Myths of Shahnameh: Storytelling with Zahra Afsah
Friday 28 March
Join us as storyteller Zahra Afsah, with the help of Reza Eslami on percussion and Kaveh Khamooshi on tanbur, brings the myths of Shahnameh to life in an evening of storytelling and poetry.
An Evening with Rumi
Monday 31 March
String of Pearls Ensemble invite you to a magical evening of poetry, stories and song woven together from the teachings of the 13th century poet Rumi.
