Fajr Visual Arts Festival

جشنواره هنرهای تجسمی فجر

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Arts & CultureTehran
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
DurationWinterEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe Fajr festivals form a coordinated
Language["fa"]Currency: IRR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Fajr Visual Arts Festival in Tehran

The Fajr Visual Arts Festival is part of Iran's Fajr festival series, held annually around the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, showcasing painting, sculpture, photography, calligraphy and graphic design by Iranian artists. It runs alongside the better-known Fajr Film Festival and Fajr Music Festival as one strand of the national event.

The Fajr festivals occupy a defined place in Iran's national cultural calendar, held each year during the Ten Days of Fajr, the period from February 1 to 11 commemorating the return of Ayatollah Khomeini and the 1979 Islamic Revolution that ended the Pahlavi monarchy.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The Fajr festivals form a coordinated national cultural program held during Iran's Ten Days of Fajr, the period commemorating the 1979 Islamic Revolution, organized under the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance and spanning film, music, theater and visual arts as separate but simultaneous events

02

The mystery stays covered

The visual arts strand gives Iranian painters, sculptors, photographers and calligraphers a government-supported national platform comparable in scale to the internationally recognized Fajr Film Festival, though it receives far less international attention

03

The city starts moving

Because the festival sits within a state-organized cultural calendar tied to a specific political anniversary, its programming reflects both artistic ambition and Iran's official cultural priorities

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival follows the Fajr festivals' established juried exhibition and award format

Water and renewal

Living ritual

timed each year to the Ten Days of Fajr commemorating the 1979 Islamic Revolution

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

For Fajr Visual Arts Festival, plan transport around the exact Tehran venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Wear comfortable shoes and clothes suitable for standing, walking, weather, and crowded public space.

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Fajr Visual Arts Festival, stay near the part of Tehran you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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, 51.42 EOpen in Google Maps

Tehran, Tehran, Iran

Nearest airportTHR — Mehrabad
TransportFor Fajr Visual Arts Festival, plan transport around the exact Tehran venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Fajr Visual Arts Festival, stay near the part of Tehran you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Fajr Visual Arts Festival?

Fajr Visual Arts Festival is listed for February · Winter. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Fajr Visual Arts 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?

Winter 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
Source statusOfficial source linked
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