Simcha on the Square is London's largest public celebration of British Jewish Culture, connecting London's diverse and vibrant Jewish Communitites to the life of this great multi-cultral city.

Simcha (a hebrew word meaning celebration) on the Square is a showcase for Jewish Culture in the UK. It is a chance for the Jewish Community to show people from all backgrounds, ages and nationalities, what is happening in Jewish Culture right in the heart of London.

There will be lots that you can do on the day. You will be able to:

• see performances of lots of different types of Jewish Music on a large stage (see performers for more information)
• browse a selection of stalls bearing wonderful, quality Jewish arts and crafts
• view the work of several Jewish Cultural organisations
• taste some really great Jewish food
• blow a shofar (click here to register to blow the shofar)

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Simcha on the Square was initiated in 2006 by a group of Jewish Culture organisations and supported by the Mayor of London, to mark the 350th Anniversary of Jewish settlement in England. The party was enjoyed by an estimated 25,000 people and is set to become a regular feature on London's calendar

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The event is officially organised by the JCUK - the Jewish Culture UK which comprises many of the Jewish Cultural organisations operating in the UK including: Jewish Music Institute, Jewish Museum, London Jewish Culture Centre, Jewish Community Centre, Spiro Ark, Ben Uri and many more. For a full list of JCUK members please visit the JCUK website.

In addition a number of Jewish press and media organisations have sponsored and assisted Simcha on the Square including: Jewish Renaissance, Jewish News, Something Jewish

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Simcha on the Square welcomes everyone regardess of age, religion or ethnic background.

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Simcha on the Square is a Jewish culture event for people of all ages. Its main features are music and dance on the main stage and stalls of Jewish arts and crafts around the Square.

The Jewish Museum is presenting some workshops for children including writing with a quill and ink, creating spice pouches and Havdalah candles and even face painting!

As its a large public space with many people - parents should keep their children close to them at all times.

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You will be able to browse a range of stalls on the square selling Jewish arts and crafts as well as promoting Jewish cultural and community organisations.

The Jewish Museum will be running workshops for children including writing with a quill and ink, creating spice pouches and Havdalah candles and even face painting!

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There is no parking in or around the Square so it is not a good idea to bring your car. The nearest tube stations are Charing Cross and Leicester Square.

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