The Music of Iran Ensemble performs on stage. “A Day of Music” is a full-day event presented by the Gramian-Emrani Center for Iranian Music in collaboration with the UCLA Department of Music and the Department of Ethnomusicology, celebrating Iranian music and culture. The event features a wide range of programs throughout the day, including conferences, symposia, lectures, workshops, outdoor performances, and an evening concert. The event is directed by Dr. Shahab Paranj, faculty member and director of the Gramian-Emrani Center for Iranian Music. The program also features performances by Pejman Hadadi, faculty member of the Iranian Music Program, together with his students. This marks the first time UCLA has hosted an event entirely dedicated to Iranian music, with plans for it to become an annual tradition. Music of Iran – Program   The 66th Annual Spring Festival of World Music Continuing a tradition begun in 1960, the Department of Ethnomusicology draws on its incredible collection of world musical instruments to present its annual Spring Festival of World Music. It’s an opportunity for student ensembles to perform and share traditional musics from around the world as they master their instruments. The 2026 festival concert dates run from April 26th to June 3rd. The festival is free and open to the public. All concerts are in Schoenberg Hall and Lani Hall. We look forward to welcoming you to The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for our storied Spring Festival of World Music.