Fajr Film Festival

جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم فجر

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Arts & CultureTehran
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration11 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsIts Iranian-cinema awards function as the
Language["fa"]Currency: IRR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Fajr Film Festival in Tehran

Iran's premier competitive film festival, held every February in Tehran since 1983 to mark the anniversary of the 1979 revolution. Domestic through its early years, it added an international competitive section in 1997 and now runs parallel strands for Iranian and Asian cinema, first features, and a training track for young filmmakers.

The Fajr International Film Festival held its first edition in Tehran from February 1 to 11, 1983, timed to the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution and named for the Fajr, or Ten Days of Dawn, the state's annual commemoration period.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Its Iranian-cinema awards function as the country's de facto Academy Awards, and a Fajr win has historically served as the springboard for Iranian directors before their films reach festivals like Cannes or Venice

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival shares its February dating and Revolution-anniversary branding with two sibling state events, the Fajr Theater and Fajr Music festivals, run separately but under the same Ten Days of Dawn banner, and its Future Frame strand in particular has become a recognized entry point for first-time directors seeking festival attention before making a feature

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Core elements are the Ministry-supervised award ceremony for Iranian cinema

Water and renewal

Living ritual

competitive juried sections for international and Asian films

The sacred route

Living ritual

the Future Frame strand for debut filmmakers

The local code

Living ritual

and Darolfonoon

Tradition 5

Living ritual

the festival's young-filmmaker training track

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Tehran you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Modest dress in line with Iranian public dress codes is required at all venues; formal attire is common at gala screenings and award ceremonies.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Fajr Film Festival does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["fa"] · IRR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map35.69 N, 51.39 EOpen in Google Maps

Tehran, Tehran, Iran

Nearest airportTHR — Mehrabad
TransportStay close enough to the part of Tehran you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Fajr Film Festival does not become the hardest part.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Tehran via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Tehran, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearModest dress in line with Iranian public dress codes is required at all venues; formal attire is common at gala screenings and award ceremonies.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Iran and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Fajr Film Festival?

Fajr Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 1–11 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Fajr Film Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

11 days 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?

Tehran, Tehran, Iran

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
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