Yes. Visitors can attend public cultural events, though access depends on the event. For example, a 2026 Visit Iraq guide to the Halabja Pomegranate and Autumn Festival describes visitors at a festival with Kurdish folk singing and circle dancing. This example does not confirm the next event or its admission conditions.
Before going, check the date, venue, ticket or invitation requirements and any photography rules with the organiser. Confirm whether the event is open to visitors before making plans. We could not verify a current event schedule or admission details.
Check current travel advice for your route. The UK Foreign Office Iraq travel advice advises against travel to parts of Iraq and against all but essential travel to other parts, including the Kurdistan Region.
Checked on 2026-10-28.