Shtetl Berlin - Berlin’s grassroots festival of Yiddish music, art and culture presents its biggest, most yiddishest festival yet. Rooted in sweaty jam sessions, long jokes and an ever-evolving group of rootless cosmopolitans who really care about art, life, community and the beauty of a really good song, this festival is a heartfelt tribute to the rich heritage of Jewish Eastern Europe; a forward-looking gathering to share, study and present progressive Yiddish culture; and a celebration of Berlin’s diverse community and its historical ties to Yiddishkayt. This year, we’re thrilled to expand our offerings to include
• three full concert evenings June 12, 14 & 15
• A festival-closing dance ball June 15
• A secular community-focused free Sabbath gathering June 13
• multiple official jam sessions
• a theatrical premiere
• a brand new lecture series,
• special Saturday sessions for kids ages 3-8 and 8-12
• and 2 full days of workshops in klezmer music, Yiddish songs, and dance.
All of the details are of course available at
http://www.shtetlberlin.com As not everyone can attend all 6 days of events, we offer a variety of ticketing packages. Each has three price levels: standard, discount, and supporter. Please choose the one that best suits your needs and abilities, no questions asked.
Please don’t worry about the labels of these price levels and simply contribute what you can to help us keep Yiddish culture accessible and thriving, and allow us to offer more lower-price options. Thank you for your support!
Snag a weekend pass for access to all the incredible events at UfaFabrik on June 14 and 15 - concerts, jam sessions, workshops, lectures, etc. Or purchase separate tickets for the daytime and evening activities on either day. If you want to join for a single workshop please simply come to our info point at the festival and pay what you can.
For more details and info on the rest of our program, which includes a theatrical premiere June 10, jam session June 11 and concert with Daniel Kahn on June 11, please visit
http://www.shtetlberlin.com We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
-Shtetl Berlin Team!
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The Shtetl Berlin Festival – June 10 to 15, 2025
Shtetl Berlin – the independent festival for Yiddish music, art and culture – presents its largest and most Yiddish edition yet. Born from sweaty jam sessions, long jokes, and an ever-growing group of cosmopolitan artists who care about art, life, community, and the joy of a really good song, this festival is a loving tribute to the rich Jewish Eastern European cultural heritage.
At the same time, it is a forward-looking meeting for conveying, further developing, and presenting progressive Yiddish culture – and a celebration for Berlin's diverse community and its historical connection to Yiddishkayt.
This year we are excited to expand our program with the following highlights:
• Three major concert evenings on June 12, 14, and 15
• A raucous dance ball to close the festival on June 15
• A secular, community-focused, and free Sabbath gathering on June 13
• Several official jam sessions
• A theatrical premiere
• A new lecture series
• Special Saturday sessions for children aged 3–8 and 8–12
• And two full days of workshops on klezmer music, Yiddish songs, and dance
You can find all further information on
http://www.shtetlberlin.com.
Since not everyone can attend all six days, we offer various ticket packages – each with three price levels: standard, reduced, and supporter. Please simply choose the option that best fits your means, we will not ask questions.
Just give what you can to keep Yiddish culture alive, accessible, and diverse. Your contribution also helps us to continue offering lower-priced tickets. Thank you for your support!
Secure a weekend pass now and enjoy the full program at UfaFabrik on June 14 and 15 – concerts, jam sessions, workshops, lectures, and more. Alternatively, you can also purchase day and evening tickets separately.
If you only want to participate in a single workshop, please come to the information point at the festival – and pay what you can.
For more details on the entire program – including a theatrical premiere on June 10, a jam session, and a concert with Daniel Kahn on June 11 – please visit
http://www.shtetlberlin.com.
We look forward to seeing you!
– Your Shtetl Berlin Team
Box office opens at 10:00 AM