A day with the Qur’an
A gathering for the whole family to explore, connect, learn and grow closer to the Qur’an, with scholars, reciters, artists and workshops under one roof. The next one will be announced soon.
Explore, connect, learn
One day, many ways in: listen to scholars, sit in a small workshop, watch art being made, or bring the children to their own sessions.
Lectures and open Q&A with scholars from the UK and abroad, on the Qur’an and the questions it answers today.
The lecturesMore than 30 small-group sessions of 20 to 30 people, from recitation and calligraphy to family life and Qur’anic healing.
The workshopsCalligraphy, Ottoman-style illumination and Islamic art on show, with a painting made live through the day.
The artists
Living the Revelation
The International Quran Expo 2026 brought scholars, reciters, artists and families together for a day built around the Qur’an.
- When
- Saturday 11 April 2026, 10am – 5pm
- Where
- Shaw Theatre, 100–110 Euston Road, London NW1 2AJ
- With
- Human Appeal and Ziyara Tours
Highlights from the last Expo
From the April 2026 programme. The next Expo’s programme will be shared here once it’s announced.
- LectureQur’anic intelligence and AIWhat the Qur’an offers a world of thinking machines.
- LectureHeroes and villains in the Qur’anThe characters it remembers, and why.
- LectureLove in the Qur’anLove of God, of family and of one another.
- LectureSurah al-FatihaThe opening chapter, read closely.
Each lecture closes with an open Q&A.
- WorkshopCalligraphy and tezhipThe pen, and the art of gold illumination.
- WorkshopLeadership and composureLessons from the stories of the Qur’an.
- WorkshopQur’anic healingThe Qur’an as a source of healing and calm.
- WorkshopFamily lifeBringing the Qur’an into the home.
- WorkshopQadrUnderstanding destiny.
- WorkshopRecitationMujawwad, murattal and the adhan.
- WorkshopNasheedSinging together, led by the nasheed groups.
Small groups of 20 to 30, so everyone can take part.
- ExhibitionOttoman-style artWork from two master artists.
- ExhibitionCalligraphy and Islamic artPieces from exhibitors across the hall.
- LiveA painting made on the dayPainted live through the Expo, then auctioned.
- ChildrenHifdhMemorising the Qur’an, made encouraging.
- YouthJournallingReflecting on the Qur’an in your own words.
- ChildrenThe story of Surah YusufOne of the Qur’an’s most beloved stories.
Sessions made for younger visitors, so the whole family has a place.
Who joined us last time
Scholars, reciters and artists from the UK, Europe, Africa and America at the International Quran Expo 2026.
Scholars and speakers
Reciters
Artists
Nasheed
Announcing soon
The next Quran Expo is being planned and will be announced soon. We’ll share it on @thequranexpo.official first. Want to run a workshop, take a stall or book for a group? Email us.
About the Expo
What is Quran Expo?
A day-long gathering built around the Qur’an: lectures, small-group workshops, recitation, nasheed, calligraphy and Islamic art, with sessions for children too.
Who is it for?
Everyone. It’s made for families, with sessions for adults, young people and children through the day.
When is the next Quran Expo?
It’s being planned now and will be announced soon. Follow @thequranexpo.official on Instagram to hear first.
Can I run a workshop, take a stall or exhibit?
We’d love to hear from you. Email us with a little about what you do.
Do you offer group bookings?
Yes, for schools, madrasahs and community groups. Email us and we’ll help.
When was the last Expo?
The last one, the International Quran Expo 2026: Living the Revelation, was held on Saturday 11 April 2026, 10am to 5pm, at the Shaw Theatre, 100–110 Euston Road, London.