Welcome to the Mehregan Persian Autumn Festival 2025!
FREE ENTRY

Live Performances | Music | Food | Market | Book Reading | Film Screening

Join us for an afternoon filled with music, dance, food, and fun, celebrating the ancient Persian tradition of Mehregan. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and rich culture of Persia as we come together to celebrate Autumn. Whether you're a seasoned Mehregan enthusiast or new to the festivities, there's something for everyone to enjoy at this lively event.

Film Screening and Sneak Peak with Director Bita Ghassemi (Austin, TX)
Book Reading by Author Arsia Rozegar (Washington DC)
Live Music by Sermed Mahmud and Ali Esfahani
Persian Traditional Dance by Louchia's Dance Ensemble (Houston, TX)
Live Art Creation by Hori
Art Exhibit by Parnian Khadivfard
Persian Calligraphy by Sheida Asgari
Poetry Reading by Parastoo
Music by Akram Hanna, Layali Entertainment

Free & Paid parking available nearby. - Parking structure located next to the library, offers 3 hours of free parking, we highly recommend CARPOOL.

This event is made possible by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture Events Grant and The San Antonio Central Library and Frost Bank.

Mehr Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpolitical and nonreligious organization.

Theme: “Persian Mythology.” Persia (Iran) has a history rich in literature and history. The lands were home to many great writers and poets whose works helped shape the history, future, and present day lives of Iranians. The festival will highlight some of these works of literature by highlighting the many mythological characters of Persian literature along with food, live performances and a vendor market.