3rd
Iranian Music Festival:
TOGETHER
6 - 8 March 2026
Leichhardt Town Hall
Who performed at the 3rd Iranian Music Festival Australia?
[For performance videos, click on the names]
Eishan Ensemble.
Zela Margossian Quintet.
Sama Ensemble.
Dela Ensemble.
Magic Music.
Pouya Abdi.
3rd IMFA
The Third Iranian Music Festival took place from 6 to 8 March 2026, presenting six performances across three days.
The 2026 festival was artist-led and volunteer-driven, with a focus on supporting Iranian-Australian artists creating original music across a wide range of practices. The program spanned traditional forms, contemporary composition, experimental approaches, and cross-genre work, reflecting the diversity of Iranian musical expression in Australia.
In 2026, the festival also introduced a new stream, Intercultural, exploring shared musical histories across the region. Through this initiative, the festival invited audiences to listen across long-standing cultural connections while engaging with both similarity and difference. As part of the program, the Zela Margossian Quintet brought Armenian musical traditions into dialogue with Iranian musical practices.
The Third Iranian Music Festival provided a platform for listening, exchange, and artistic development, shaped by the artists who led it and the cultural context in which it took place.
In light of the ongoing and devastating events in Iran, we acknowledge the profound impact this is having within our community. The courage of the Iranian people who are seeking freedom has compelled us to reflect deeply on how we move forward with the 3rd Iranian Music Festival Australia (IMFA).
We have been reflecting on the role of cultural and artistic practice, and on what it means to continue artistic work while remaining attentive to what is unfolding around us.
After extensive consultation with participating artists, the 3rd Iranian music festival will be held in recognition of music as a way of gathering, listening, and remaining connected at a time when connection itself carries weight.
As an independent, artist-led festival, we want you to know that we are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and creative environment rooted in our musical heritage. We believe this work is stronger, more meaningful, and more honest when it is done TOGETHER.
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Artistic Director: Shervin Mirzeinali
Operations Manager: Ehsan Kachooei
Graphic Designer: Reza Taghipour
Public Relations: Hamed Ebrahimi
Sound Engineer: Mason Ostad
VOLUNTEERS
Fereshteh Mehrnia
Alireza Sadeghi
Behdad Delavari
Samira Ostad
Reza Dadashi
Taba Ostad
Ali Yarmohammadi
Maryam Shahabikargar
Parham Aghdam
Nooshin Krp
Farin Naad
Pedram Heshmati
Frequently Asked Question
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The Iranian Music Festival Australia takes place from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 March 2026 at Leichhardt Town Hall, Sydney.
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If the event does not sell out online, a limited number of tickets may be available at the door. Follow our social media for real-time updates.
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The festival is open to all ages; it is best suited to ages 7 and above. The program is designed as a focused listening experience, and younger children may find the length and atmosphere challenging.
We kindly ask parents and carers to consider the nature of the performances when attending with children, to help maintain a respectful and immersive environment for artists and audiences.
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Yes. Leichhardt Town Hall is wheelchair accessible, with step-free entry and accessible restroom facilities. Accessible seating can be arranged—please contact us ahead of time if you have specific access requirements so we can assist.
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Yes. There is ample parking behind Leichhardt Town Hall, as well as street parking available in the surrounding area. We recommend allowing extra time during peak hours.
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Tickets are non-refundable except in the case of event cancellation or significant rescheduling. Full refund details are outlined in our ticketing terms & conditions.