Expect electrifying music, iconic cinematic moments that will move your soul, and the best kids’ festival in town.

JFest WPG is a joyful celebration of Jewish culture, embracing a rich past, and blazing a path into a dynamic future.You don’t need to be Jewish to take part in JFest - you just need to enjoy having fun!

The festivities begin at Seven Oaks Performing Arts Centre, with a concert by Israeli star of stage and TV, Harel Skaat. From there, families will be thrilled to hear KidFest is back and better than ever. Then, enjoy an exclusive book launch, two films that brought the house down at the Winnipeg International Jewish Film Festival. Flatland Famous returns this year to keep the stories (and the music) coming with “The Jewish Soul of Rock n’ Roll - Part 2”. To close out this epic lineup, Winnipeg Folk Fest favourite Ben Caplan has designed a show just for JFest audiences that will be a grand finale you won’t want to miss.

For you Rady JCC Members, don’t forget that your 25% Rady Member discount is in full effect and, yes, it stacks with the concert bundles! Check your email for an exclusive promo code you can use at checkout. If you are a member, and do not receive your code, email Yael Freifeld to get the information.

Welcome to JFest WPG - we can’t wait to show you what’s in store!

Israeli Star Harel Skaat

Saturday, November 14 | 8:00 p.m.
Seven Oaks Performing Arts Centre | 711 Jefferson Avenue
$50 Premium Ticket (First four rows) | $40 General Ticket
Add on a ticket to the Post-Concert VIP Meet & Greet for just $15

Youthful energy and music that transcends borders.

One of Israel’s best loved pop singers makes his Winnipeg debut at JFest 2026. Harel Skaat is an award-winning singer songwriter who’s been entertaining audiences since the age of six. 

From his professional breakthough on Israeli TV competion, “A Star is Born’ (Kochav Nolad), where he finished in second place, to multiple gold albums, to a memorable appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest with his song, Milim, Harel Skaat is sure to delight audiences of all ages this November.

Make sure to plan a little extra time and take part in the meet & greet event!

The Floaters (‘Best of the Fest’ featured film)

Monday, November 16 | 7:00 p.m.
Rady JCC | Berney Theatre 
$14 General Admission 

Steve Guttenberg, Seth Green, and Sarah Podemsky head up a feel-good comedy with a huge helping of summer camp nostalgia.

Freshly ousted from her rock band on the eve of a European tour, Nomi takes a last-resort job from her best friend Mara at their childhood Jewish summer camp. While camp director Mara deals with a busted septic system, she tasks Nomi with supervising a group of misfit teens called “The Floaters.”

This film was a fast sell-out at the Winnipeg International Jewish Film Festival. Now’s your chance to catch this audience favourite on the big screen again.

Share the laughs and emotion as we take you back to Camp Daveed in this encore performance.

The Jewish Soul of Rock ‘N’ Roll with
Flatland Famous

Wednesday, November 18 | 7:30 p.m.
Rady JCC | Berney Theatre 
$35 General Admission

Back by popular demand - the rock ‘n’ roll ‘n’ storytelling returns!

The powerhouse band that keeps the Winnipeg Jets games rocking return to the Berney Theatre this November. Flatland Famous presents the second part of their epic journey through legendary pop and rock music while sharing the stories of Jewish culture that informed these iconic performers.

Expect hits from Barbara Streisand to P!nk, from Simon and Garfunkel to Amy Winehouse, and so many more acts and artists that created the soundtrack of generations.

Join us for a night of music and storytelling that’s all favourites, no filler that will have you dancing in your seat!

Family Shabbat Dinner with Anat Kriger

Friday, November 20 | 6:00 p.m.
Rady JCC | Multi-Purpose Room
$25 Adult Admission 
$15 Child Admission  (Ages 3+)
Children under 3 free (registration still required)

JFest is a full week of celebrating Jewish culture, so of course we’ve got a fantastic Shabbat planned!

Bring your family and join us for a warm and joyful evening filled with music and joy. Enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner and blessings, along with creative crafts for the kids, and a few special surprises along the way.

We are so excited to welcome Anat Kriger, an Israeli-Canadian musician, actor, and children’s performer for a special evening that will have everyone singing along and enjoying the joyful magic of Shabbat. 

Make memories that last a lifetime while sharing laughter and tradition with your loved ones.