What's on

Festivals, events & experiences

From book fairs in Baghdad to torch-lit Nowruz in the mountains — see what's happening across Iraq.

October 2026

Oct

Concert

The classical chalghi ensemble performs the Iraqi maqam.

15 October 2026

Baghdad Cultural Centre, Baghdad

Oct

Exhibition

Hundreds of publishers from across the Arab world, author talks and poetry evenings.

20–30 October 2026

Baghdad International Fairground, Baghdad

Oct

Local Event

Crafts, street food and live music under the citadel walls.

26–28 October 2026

Erbil Citadel, Erbil

Nov

Festival

Music, theatre and dance performed among the ruins of the ancient city.

10–15 November 2026

Babylon archaeological site, Babylon

Nov

Seasonal Experience

Guided sunrise boat trips during the winter migration season.

30 Nov – 23 Feb 2027

Central Marshes, Chibayish

Mar

Cultural Event

Torches light the mountainside as Kurdistan celebrates the new year.

20–21 March 2027

Akre old town, Akre, Duhok