Sunday 7 June 2026.
Harrow, West London.
A full day of poetry, performance, and community. Ticketed event — doors open 3:00 pm.
The voices of the night
The programme at a glance
Loose timings — every part of the day is worth being there for.
The bazaar opens for trading and the room fills. A warm, unhurried start to the day.
Trilingual welcome from the MC, Quran recitation, anthem, and a keynote address. The festival opens with ceremony and intention.
Community voices and a welcome to our partners.
The poetry showcase opens. 7 poets in Dari, Pashto, and English. Five minutes each. Live links to diaspora poets performing from abroad.
7 poets. The showcase deepens — voices from across the diaspora.
7 poets — verse in Dari, Pashto, and English. A 25-minute break follows.
7 poets. Including women's voices and emerging voices from the diaspora.
The final phase. 7 poets closing the Mushaira. The room is full, the energy is high.
Two headline performers take the stage in turn — Latif Nangarhari followed by Hashmat Sahar. The Atan dance circle forms at the close. Everyone is welcome to join.
Programme subject to change. Specific timings not published in advance.
Who you will see on stage
Afghan Eid Bazaar
Afghan food, crafts, fashion, jewellery, and books. Free tea station all day.
Bolani, mantu, kabuli pulao, aushak, and more. Halal throughout.
Free tea station throughout the day. The place to sit, rest, and talk.
Traditional Afghan clothing, fabrics, jewellery, and handmade crafts.
Byron Hall, Harrow Leisure Centre
Christchurch Avenue, Harrow, HA3 5BD
Sunday 7 June 2026
Doors 3:00 pm · Close approx 10:30 pm
Ticketed event.
Limited availability. Buy tickets →
Tube (Metropolitan & Jubilee)
National Rail · Multiple bus routes
Fully accessible venue.
Wheelchair access throughout.
Halal throughout.
Afghan Eid Bazaar open all day.