Leading Persian and Middle Eastern Artists To Perform Across The UK In 2026.

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Artstage - the world’s premier promoter of non-mainstream Persian and Middle Eastern music – presents a series of live performances from some of the region’s most celebrated artists. Press release att

We have received the following press release;

Leading Persian and Middle Eastern Artists To Perform Across The UK In 2026

*Artstage - the world’s premier promoter of non-mainstream Persian and Middle Eastern music – presents a series of live performances from some of the region’s most celebrated artists*

Highlights for 2026 include the internationally acclaimed kamancheh virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor; a Barbican headline for 2008 Eurovision representatives for Turkey mor ve ötesi; one of the most iconic Kurdish singers of her generation Anyur; master of the baglama and one of Turkey’s most revered musicians Erdal Erzincan; and London-based Syrian oud player Rihab Azar.

ARTSAGE UK CONCERTS 2026

Full listings HERE.
https://artstage.com/

MOR VE ÖTESI
Wednesday 4th February 2026 – Barbican, London
mor ve ötesi have been a powerhouse of modern Turkish rock for the last twenty years and will perform their biggest UK show to date with a headline performance at the Barbican. The group represented Turkey in the 2008 Eurovision in Belgrade and have released eight studio albums since their debut in 1996.
https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2026/event/mor-ve-otesi

DAVID BERGMÜLLER
Friday 6th February 2026 – Kings Place, London
Austrian musician David Bergmüller brings the lute into the 21st century with his new album Know Thyself, shaped by minimalist grooves, subtle loops, and delicate electronic textures. Surrounded by effect pedals reminiscent of electric guitarists, several synthesisers and a computer, Bergmüller creates luminous, atmospheric tracks for various lutes; imbued with hints of minimal music and wistful, dreamlike melodies.
https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/contemporary/david-bergmuller/

RANA FARHAN
Saturday 28th February 2026 – World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens, London
Rana Farhan grew up in Tehran but now lives in New York where she sings in Persian and English drawing inspirations from the likes of Billie Holiday, and creating a unique cultural product of both her native Iran and adopted country, the US. She combines the rich oral traditions of Persia with traditions that originated in American culture. Rana continues to push boundaries with her latest album Persian Soul; a new 10-track collection which returns to the poetry of Rumi, weaving his timeless words into original compositions that blend blues, soul and Persian influences in Rana’s signature style.
https://worldheartbeat.org/events/rana-farhan/

ANYUR
Saturday 28th March 2026 – Birmingham Town Hall, Birmingham
Monday 30th March 2026 – The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh
Thursday 2nd April 2026 – Barbican, London
One of the biggest voices in Kurdish music, Anyur and her ensemble return to London to present her acclaimed album Rabe, a culmination of over two decades of artistic evolution. Aynur’s impressive voice and extraordinary musical narration represent the Kurdish music heritage of her cultural roots as a global genre. Her unique voice infuses traditional Kurdish folk music with the contemporary sensibility of Western music.
https://bmusic.co.uk/events/aynur-do%C4%9Fan 
https://www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/aynur-dogan-tickets-edinburgh
https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2026/event/aynur

RIHAB AZAR QUARTET
Thursday 2nd April 2026 – Kings Place, London
While deeply rooted in the authentic Middle-Eastern character of the Oud, Rihab Azar’s music possesses a uniquely rich and intimate identity of its own. The quartet will perform original works from Rihab’s debut album Dandelion, alongside compositions from Hamza El Din, Ahmad Alkhatib, Feras Charestan, Adnan Abushamat and more.
https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/contemporary/rihab-azar-quartet-dandelion-debut-album-launch/

KAYHAN KALHOR
Friday 24th April 2026 – Colyer-Fergusson Hall, Kent
A creative force in today’s global music scene, Kayhan Kalhor is an internationally acclaimed virtuoso of the kamancheh (spiked fiddle). Renowned for his evocative performances of traditional Persian music and his groundbreaking collaborations across cultures, Kalhor has played a vital role in bringing Persian music to international prominence. His artistry continues to captivate audiences worldwide, bridging musical traditions with remarkable depth and sensitivity.
https://thegulbenkian.co.uk/events/kayhan-kalhor/

ERDAL ERZINCAN
Friday 8th May 2026 – King’s Place, London
One of Turkey’s most celebrated musicians and a true master of the baglama, Erdal Erzincan is renowned for his profound interpretations of Anatolian folk music and brings to the stage a deeply expressive and technically brilliant solo performance that transcends borders.
https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/contemporary/erdal-erzincan/

AHMET ASLAN
Friday 22nd May 2026 – The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 23rd May 2026 – Kings Place, London
A passionate advocate of the culture of the Zaza people who live on the border between Iran and Turkey, Ahmet Aslan has earned admiration throughout Turkey, especially after his music was featured in the popular crime series Eşkiya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz. His success also has a European connection where he developed the Di-Tar while studying at the world music programme at Codarts in Rotterdam.
https://stollerhall.com/whats-on/ahmet-aslan/
https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/contemporary/ahmet-aslan/