City Theater of Tehran

District 11, Iran

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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The City Theater of Tehran is a performing arts complex in the Iranian capital, designed by architect Ali Sardar Afkhami in the 1960s and completed in 1972. Built at the initiative of Shahbanu Farah Pahlavi during Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's reign, this concrete structure exemplifies Pahlavi-era architecture with its distinctive circular form. The complex houses multiple performance spaces—the Cheharsou, Qashqai, and Sayeh halls, along with a performance studio and main auditorium—making it a significant cultural venue. Following the 1979 Iranian Revolution, operation of the theater passed to the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance. The building is designated as part of Iran's national heritage.