Yalda: Celebrating the Longest Night – Leighton House

Price: £20/adults, children free 

Celebrate Yalda, the ancient Persian festival marking the longest night of the year and the return of light. Traditionally, Yalda is a night when family and friends of all generations gather together, sharing food, poetry, stories and music late into the night. For one evening, Leighton House will become a place for that gathering, welcoming everyone and all ages, whether you already celebrate Yalda or are discovering it for the first time.

Experience the warmth and atmosphere of a traditional Yalda night through live Persian music, storytelling and poetry, Yalda-inspired decorations, and traditional food and drinks. There will also be a drop-in paper craft activity for children and anyone who would like to take part, alongside a special display of contemporary Persian illustration in the Winter Studio.

This event is part of Persian Seasons at Leighton House, supported by the British Institute of Persian Studies (Image courtesy: Leighton House).

As a member, you’ll receive an exclusive 20% discount on this event. Members should have already received an email containing the discount code. If you are a member and have not received the code, please contact bipsadmin@thebritishacademy.ac.uk.

More information can be found here.