About the fest
Philadelphia is home to dynamic Jewish musicians and a diverse Jewish community.
While individual organizations and synagogues might hire an artist for a one-off Shabbat service or weekend residency, there are few opportunities for the Jewish community to come together to appreciate and celebrate the broad range of genres and styles that are represented by Jewish performing artists.
Philly Jewish Music Festival seeks to fill that gap, providing a venue for the Philadelphia Jewish and non-Jewish community to come together to experience and celebrate the breadth and depth of music made by Jews.
Creating community through the universal language of music — where melody transcends prejudice and rhythm builds connection.
What is PJMF?
PJMF is a day-long festival with multiple stages featuring:
- Local, regional and national Jewish performing artists from a broad range of musical genres and styles
- An evening performance by a well-known headline performer
- Children’s programming featuring music from local Jewish children’s musicians and age-appropriate activities
Who we serve
While the primary market for the Festival is Philadelphia’s Jewish community, PJMF will engage the broader Philadelphia community through a high-profile headlining artist and a focus on local artists and partner organizations.
The Festival also provides an opportunity for local Jewish artists to raise their profile in the community and support their work through ancillary sales (CDs, download cards, and swag) as well as a performance fee.
DATE
May 17, 2026
location
Philadelphia, PA
Support the Festival
Help us make the festival a success! Your donation supports fair wages for all performers, high-quality programming for adults and kids, and outreach to make the festival more accessible to all. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
