NOWRUZ 2026 ★ Sangar Suhail & Band ~ SOLD OUT!

Let yourself be carried away by an Afghan concert in which contemporary sounds blend seamlessly with the rich musical traditions of Afghanistan.
Singer Sangar Suhail opens the evening with his unique voice and sound, accompanied by Timor Zahiri on rabab, Sorosh Moheb on tabla and dholak, and Farid Ramez on keyboard.

Sangar Suhail brings modern Afghan music that remains deeply rooted in the folkloric heritage of his country. Although his music sounds contemporary, it clearly carries the colour and emotion of Afghan tradition. All the pieces he performs are his own compositions.

The band consists of:

Sorosh Moheb – a percussionist on tabla and dholak, a young yet experienced musician who has accompanied Afghan artists across Europe for many years.

Farid Ramez – a keyboardist who adds a modern, fresh touch. Trained in both Afghan and Indian classical music, he enriches each piece with his versatile style.

Zabi Hanif – who started playing drums at the age of ten and his music is deeply rooted in traditional Afghan musical styles.

Together, they create a beautiful blend of modern and traditional Afghan music — a musical journey that both moves and surprises.

Before the concert, you can enjoy a traditional Afghan dish, included in the ticket price.

Nowruz (literally “new day”) is celebrated around the spring equinox, usually on March 20 or 21. The festival is of Persian origin and deeply rooted in Zoroastrianism, one of the oldest religions in the region.

Although Nowruz is largely celebrated in a secular way today, it remains an important religious holiday for certain communities — such as Zoroastrians, Bahá’ís, and Bektashi.

Nowruz is an official holiday in many countries, including Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, India, Pakistan, Iraq, and Turkey, as well as across large parts of Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Balkans. It is also celebrated by Kurds in Iraq, Syria, Iran, and Turkey, along with numerous communities within the global Persian diaspora.

At its core, Nowruz celebrates the return of light, the rebirth of nature, and the idea of a new beginning. It is both a spring festival and a New Year celebration, marking the first day of the new year.

In addition, Nowruz symbolizes purification, reconciliation, hope, and renewal. These themes appear in various traditions, such as extensive spring cleaning and rituals meant to symbolically leave the old year behind.