Iran music tour package in 14 days

From Shiraz to Tehran – A Journey Through Iran’s Living Soundscape

This two-week music program explores Iran’s diverse regional traditions — from nomadic melodies and coastal rhythms to Kurdish maqams and Turkmen epics — concluding with a live performance by Rastak Ensemble in Tehran. The route moves gradually from the south to the capital, featuring authentic local performances, instrument heritage, and intimate musical gatherings.

🎻 Shiraz – Qashqai & Persian Classical Roots (Day 1–2)

• Private performance of Qashqai nomadic music featuring kamancheh, sorna, and daf.
• Optional visit to nearby Qashqai communities with local cultural guide.
• Evening Persian classical session inspired by masters such as Mohammad Reza Shajarian.

🥁 Bushehr – Bandari & Gulf Rhythms (Day 3–4)

• Live Bandari performance featuring ney-anban, dammam, and percussion ensembles.
• Cultural introduction to Zār ritual music traditions.

🎼 Lorestan – Luri Epic Music (Day 5–6)

• Traditional Luri music performance with sorna and dohol.
• Evening local concert in Khorramabad highlighting epic storytelling traditions.

🌄 Hawraman (Oramanat), Kurdistan – Kurdish Spiritual Sound (Day 7–8)

• Evening Kurdish music gathering featuring tanbur and daf ensembles.
• Experience sacred and Sufi-inspired Kurdish maqams rooted in Hawrami tradition.
• Cultural discussion of Kurdish musical poetry and epic storytelling.

🎻 Isfahan – Instrument Heritage (Day 9)

• Guided visit to Isfahan Music Museum.
• Live demonstration of traditional Iranian instruments.
• Evening classical Persian performance in a historical house.

🎶 Turkmen Sahra – Dutar Traditions (Day 10–11)

• Experience Turkmen dutar music and epic oral traditions.
• Meet local musicians preserving Turkmen musical heritage.

🎵 Torbat-e Jam – Khorasani Music (Day 12)

• Attend a traditional dotar performance.
• Explore Eastern Iranian rhythmic and vocal traditions.

🎤 Tehran – Grand Finale & Rastak Concert (Day 13–14)

• Attend a full-stage concert by Rastak Ensemble.
• Suggested venue: Vahdat Hall.
• Recap discussion covering regional styles experienced during the tour.

🎵 Musical Coverage Overview

• Qashqai nomadic music (Shiraz region)
• Persian classical vocal tradition
• Southern Bandari & Gulf rhythms
• Luri epic ballads
• Kurdish Hawrami maqam & tanbur
• Instrument heritage (Isfahan)
• Turkmen dutar traditions
• Khorasani dotar music
• Grand regional concert finale in Tehran

Who This Tour Is For

This program is suitable for music scholars, ethnomusicology enthusiasts, performers, and cultural travelers seeking structured access to Iran’s living musical traditions through private gatherings, museum visits, and confirmed concert experiences.