IC Nights: March - Nowruz

Come along to IC for a warm, welcoming evening celebrating Nowruz - the ancient festival celebrating renewal, reflection and new beginnings

Join Halaqa for a free community gathering at the IC as we come together to mark Nowruz, a celebration observed for over 3,000 years by many cultures, including communities from Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Kurdistan, and across Central Asia and the diaspora.

Nowruz is a time of renewal, reflection, and new beginnings. Traditionally marked at the spring equinox, it brings people together around shared rituals such as the Haft-Seen table, symbolising life, growth, health, love and hope for the year ahead.

On the night, you can enjoy:

• Live music from Iran, Afghanistan, the SWANA region, alongside Australian Country and Jewish musical traditions
• Persian poetry and storytelling
• A traditional Azeri dance performance
• Persian snacks and sweets, shared in the spirit of hospitality
• A relaxed jam session to close the evening - bring your instrument and join in, or simply listen and enjoy

Come alone or bring a friend, we look forward to seeing you there!

Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Time: 6 - 8.30pm

Location: Darebin Intercultural Centre - 350 High St, Preston 3072

Cost: FREE

Registration and Access

This is a free event however registration is highly recommended.

There is a quiet reflection room available in the IC.

If you have any access requirements to support your attendance at this event, please get in touch on (03) 8470 8440 or intercultural@darebin.vic.gov.au. For further information, please see our IC Venue Access Information.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Darebin City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Darebin stands. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and future leaders.