2026 Lineup
October 22–25, 2026
Thursday, Oct 22 · 7:00 PM
Tsuzamen & Fugu Dugu
Indie klezmer (Tsuzamen) and Balkan brass/klezmer soul/gypsy fire punk (Fugu Dugu)
North Street Cabaret
610 North Street
FREE
Friday, Oct 23 · 7:30 PM
SoundWaves: Music and Science Together
A Wisconsin Science Festival event. The Klezmatics speak about the origins of klezmer and perform songs from their 40-year repertoire.
Collins Recital Hall
Hamel Music Center, 740 University Ave
FREE but registration required here
Saturday, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Children’s Concert with Elm Duo
Klezmer for the whole family
Lee/Kaufman Rehearsal Hall
Hamel Music Center, 740 University Ave
FREE
Saturday, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Showcase Concert with The Klezmatics
Mead Witter Foundation Concert Hall
Hamel Music Center, 740 University Ave
FREE
Saturday, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM
Dan’s World Music Fest
Dance party fundraiser for WORT celebrating world music DJ Dan Talmo, with Szászka (Hungarian/Transylvanian dance music), LuLu Quintet (French/Romany jazz) and Yid Vicious (Klezmer)
East Side Club
3735 Monona Dr
$20 Donation to WORT-FM
Sunday, Oct 25 · 4:00 PM
Nigunim Trio
The Klezmatics’ Lorin Sklamberg (vocals/accordion) and Frank London (trumpet/keyboard) with pianist Rob Schwimmer in a program of Yiddish Hasidic spiritual songs
North Street Cabaret
610 North Street
FREE
Stay in Touch
Questions, comments, or want to get involved? Email us at klezfestmidwest@gmail.com.