Kermanshah Tanbur Festival

جشنواره تنبور کرمانشاه

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MusicSahneh/Kermanshah
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe tanbur is a pear-shaped, long-necked
Language["fa"]Currency: IRR
CategoryMusicFestival type
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Kermanshah Tanbur Festival in Sahneh/Kermanshah

The Kermanshah Tanbur Festival in Sahneh celebrates the long-necked tanbur lute, the sacred instrument of Yarsani devotional music rooted in the Guran region of Kermanshah province. Master players and students perform the tradition's maqam repertoire, drawing on a lineage of tanbur masters central to this living spiritual music tradition.

Sahneh lies in Kermanshah province in western Iran, within the Guran region long recognized as the historical center of tanbur music.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The tanbur is a pear-shaped, long-necked lute strung with two or three strings, central not as background music but as a sacred instrument within Yarsan, or Ahl-e Haqq, devotional practice, played during communal jam gatherings to accompany a repertoire organized into dozens of maqams

02

The mystery stays covered

Sahneh and the surrounding Guran districts of Kermanshah province form the historical heartland of this tradition, home to generations of tanbur masters whose playing is treated as inseparable from the religious content it carries

03

The city starts moving

The festival gathers performers and students of this lineage in one place, giving outsiders rare access to a musical tradition that functions primarily as sacred practice within its own community rather than as public entertainment

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The tanbur repertoire is organized into a system of maqams tied to Yarsan devotional practice

Water and renewal

Living ritual

transmitted master to student over generations in the Sahneh and Guran region

The sacred route

Living ritual

and performances retain the seated

The local code

Living ritual

focused playing style used in religious jam gatherings

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

For Kermanshah Tanbur Festival, plan transport around the exact Sahneh/Kermanshah venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Modest dress as required across Iran; given the tradition's spiritual context, understated, respectful clothing is appropriate.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Kermanshah Tanbur Festival, stay near the part of Sahneh/Kermanshah you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["fa"] · IRR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map35.69 N, 51.42 EOpen in Google Maps

Sahneh/Kermanshah, Kermanshah, Iran

Nearest airportKSH — Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani
TransportFor Kermanshah Tanbur Festival, plan transport around the exact Sahneh/Kermanshah venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Kermanshah Tanbur Festival, stay near the part of Sahneh/Kermanshah you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Kermanshah Tanbur Festival?

Kermanshah Tanbur Festival is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Kermanshah Tanbur Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Sahneh/Kermanshah, Iran. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Sahneh/Kermanshah, Kermanshah, Iran

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

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