The second edition of the Qeshm National Oud Festival reached its final stage, culminating in a series of captivating stage and street performances held on the evening of Wednesday, April 15, 2025 (Farvardin 27 in the Iranian calendar), just ahead of the festival’s official closing ceremony. This festival, a landmark event for Iran’s cultural landscape, […]

The second day of the Qeshm National Oud Festival marked another significant step in bridging authenticity and innovation within Iranian music. This festival, held through the dedicated efforts of the BookCity Institute and hosted by the Qeshm Free Zone Organization, continues to welcome artists and enthusiasts of Iranian music from across the country, transforming the […]

The second edition of the Qeshm National Oud Festival officially commenced on April 13, 2025 (Farvardin 25, 1404 in the Iranian calendar), filling the land, sky, and sea of Qeshm Island with the resonant tones of the oud. This significant cultural event, running until April 16, 2025 (Farvardin 28), is a collaborative effort brought to […]

As part of the lead-up to the main event, the 2nd Qeshm National Oud Festival, co-organized by the BookCity Institute and the Qeshm Free Zone Organization, embarked on a unique nationwide journey titled the “Route of Oud” (راه عود – Rah-e Oud). This initiative, symbolizing a deep homage to the revered oud instrument, traversed over […]

In a landmark step for Iran’s cultural landscape, the inaugural policy-making council meeting for the 2nd National Qeshm Oud Festival was held at the BookCity Institute, marking the official appointment of the festival’s secretary, Mohammad Firouzi, and executive secretary, Mohsen Fattahi. Organized in partnership with the Qeshm Free Zone Organization, the festival will take place on April […]