Shpilkis Klezmer Concert and Dance Party!

Part of The Portland Jewish Music Festival 2026!

Shpilkis is Seattle’s slammin’ klezmer brass band bringing you old-school Yiddish grooves with tuchus-shaking energy. Shpilkis is a high energy klezmer brass band who play thoughtful arrangements of old-school tukhes-shaking grooves. They bring a unique sound to celebrations, shows, and festivals all around the Pacific Northwest, Founded in 2017, Shpilkis’ raucous sound is influenced by modern brass band culture while rooted in an old tradition of Yiddish music. This event will have a dance leader so bring your dancing shoes!

All Ages, $22/Adv, $25/Door

Kids Ages 6-12 $11 (kids under 6 free).

Since forming in 2017, Shpilkis transforms potential into kinetic energy on dance floors at simkhas, festivals, clubs, holiday events, and block parties. Shpilkis creates a soundscape that is chaotic, loose, and raucous, while also being organized and thoughtful. Every instrument intertwines around the melody, pushing and pulling at the rhythm, and kicking tukheses out of their seats to dance! A fixture in the Yiddish music scene of the Pacific Northwest, Shpilkis brings the party to the local klezmer scene and Yiddishkayt to the party music scene alike.