Honar Hall restored after Ramadan War, soon to resume activities
Honar Hall, known as a specialized center for children and youth theater in the capital Tehran, after completing its post-war renovation, is ready to host artists, performances, and children and youth enthusiasts of performing arts once again, according to IRNA.
The cultural and artistic complex, which suffered damages due to a missile attack in its vicinity on March 16, 2026, was quickly restored and repaired through the efforts and dedication of officials and experts.
“We are committed to enhancing a safe and inspiring space for future generations,” said Amir Mashhadi Abbas, the head of Tehran’s Honar Hall.
“The successful renovation of Honar Hall, in areas such as replacing the hall's windows, refurbishing the waiting room furniture, upgrading the electrical post, and repairing damaged doors, reflects the spirit of sustainability and love for art among our colleagues, as well as the supportive attitude of cultural and artistic enthusiasts.”
The Honar Hall manager said it is actually during times of war that we should pay attention to arts like theater.
“Our only recommendation is to keep children away from the war's atmosphere; in other words, to shield them from news. Instead of having them sit down to watch the news and constantly be stressed, let's encourage them to watch theater. It would be better to take them to cinemas and libraries.”
Mashhadi Abbas underlined that Honar Hall, with its specialized spaces, will continue to host diverse theatrical performances, educational workshops, and special cultural events for children and teenagers, welcoming esteemed and discerning artists and audiences for children's and youth theater shows.
Built around 1960 for artistic performances, Honar Hall initially focused on traditional theater and shadow plays. In the last decade, it has become a hub for puppet shows, children's and youth theater, and puppet and children's festivals. The hall has a capacity of 244 spectators across two sections, ground floor and balcony, and operates under the Department of Performing Arts of the Islamic Cultural and Guidance Ministry.
The US-Israeli aggression against Iran began on February 28 with airstrikes that assassinated senior Iranian officials and commanders, including Leader of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Iran’s Armed Forces responded by launching daily missile and drone operations targeting locations in the Israeli-occupied territories as well as US military bases and assets across the region.
Forty days into the war on April 8, a Pakistan-brokered temporary ceasefire between Iran and the US took effect.