Rumi

About Rumi

Rumi is a New York City cultural venue named for the 13th‑century Sufi poet whose writing continues to shape Persian and mystical literary traditions. Located in Manhattan, it focuses on intimate programming that leans toward poetry readings, Sufi-influenced music, and contemporary conversations on spiritual practice and diaspora culture. The room is scaled for close listening rather than spectacle, with a small-capacity setup that keeps audiences within a few rows of the performers. The curatorial throughline is clear: language and rhythm are treated as forms of communal study.