Cinemas and theaters in Tehran County

Tehran's performing arts landscape features a mix of mid-century architectural landmarks and contemporary multiplexes. The collection includes the circular City Theatre, a 1970s modernist icon, alongside the award-winning Mellat Cinema Complex in Mellat Park. From historic venues near Enqelab Square to the 12-screen Kourosh Cineplex, these sites host international film festivals and domestic stage productions, reflecting the city’s deep-rooted cinematic and theatrical traditions.

Tehran Theaters and Cinemas — Map

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City Theatre

The City Theater is a performing arts complex in Tehran, the capital of Iran.

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Farhang Movie Theater

Cinema Farhang is the most famous movie theater in Tehran and also in Iran.

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Bahman Movie Theater

A two-screen cinema located near Enqelab Square, historically known for screening mainstream Iranian films.

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Mellat Cinema Complex

Modern multi-hall venue in Mellat Park featuring award-winning architecture by Catherine Spiridonoff and Reza Daneshmir.

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Kourosh Cinema

Iran's largest cinema complex, housing 12 screens with a total capacity of over 2,800 seats inside Kourosh Mall.

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Synma prdys kyan

A modern five-screen multiplex located within the Kian Center in southern Tehran.

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Pardis Gholhak

Cultural venue in northern Tehran known for screening foreign language films and hosting live theatrical performances.

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Prdys synmayy zndgy

A five-screen cinema complex in West Tehran featuring modern projection technology and an integrated food court.

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Cinama Dehkade

Local cinema serving the Dehkade-ye Olampik neighborhood in western Tehran.

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Frhngsray thran

Cultural center in District 22 that hosts community theater and regional art exhibitions.

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Khalije Fars Amphitheater

Performance venue located within the Persian Gulf Martyrs Lake complex.

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Synma tatr astad shhryar

Local cinema and theater venue named after the Iranian poet Mohammad-Hossein Shahriar.

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Frhngsray mhr

Community cultural center in southern Tehran providing space for local theatrical productions and workshops.

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Tyatr w amfy tatr msjd

Theatre

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Cinema Jey

Long-standing neighborhood cinema located in the Jey district of southwest Tehran.

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Synma bharan

Cultural and cinematic venue located in Tehran's District 17.

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Amfy tyatr park

Theatre

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Prdys synmayy raga

Modern three-screen cinema complex serving the Rey district in southern Tehran.

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Arsh

Cinema

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Prdys synmayy smrqnd

Multi-screen cinema located on the upper floors of the Samarkhand Shopping Center in Jannat Abad.

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