ZumerFest UK. Summer Yiddish Festival, London

ZumerFest UK is a five-day Summer Yiddish Festival in London (17-21 August 2026) offering language classes, klezmer music and dance workshops, Yiddish song, film screenings, literature talks, puppetry and more. Mornings focus on language and youth classes (three language levels and a Klezmer Youth programme for under-18s), with instrumental music, singing and cultural sessions in the afternoons and selected evening events.

Participants can mix and match sessions across the programme; Friday finishes earlier (by 3pm). The festival features a faculty of language leaders and renowned klezmer musicians and tutors. There is an evening programme including a faculty concert and Grand Ball (public, ticketed with participant discounts), film nights, and participant-only jams and cabarets.

Sessions are largely participant-led and designed to welcome a broad range of ages and abilities. The programme takes place in London N2 (near East Finchley underground station). Booking is via the festival booking link; the organisers request donations/supporter rates to help cover costs.

For questions contact martingkaye@gmail. com.