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Iranian music, with the Santour at its heart, carries centuries of emotion, poetry and cultural identity. Through music, the player aims to create dialogue, understanding and unity in a world that needs deeper human connection. In this way, art becomes a shared language beyond borders. The voice of the Santour, an ancient Persian dulcimer played with mallets, represents not only Iranian heritage, but also a universal bridge to bring people closer together across cultures, reminding us of our shared humanity.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Behnam Ghazanfaripour – The Music of the Santour is by Behnam Ghazanfaripour – Persian Classical Music, listed under Music in the Fringe programme. It plays at C ARTS | C venues | C alto, Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, above Victoria Street, EH1 2JL, 5 August to 30 August.
The show runs 30 minutes and is suitable for ages 0+. Tickets from £6.