Limmud Festival 2026

Limmud is for everyone. We work hard to create an experience that as many people as possible can take part in, and we put accessibility at the heart of how we plan. We can’t guarantee every need can be met, but we want to hear about yours as early as possible so we can do our best to support you. Full information is on the accessibility page.

Festival takes place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, with additional rooms available at the nearby Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC, both bookable as part of your Festival ticket. If you’d rather sort your own accommodation, you can book a non-residential ticket and stay at another nearby hotel instead. Full details, including room types and any information, are on the accommodation page. You can also just join us for one day of brilliant programming and connection!

Limmud Festival is a genuinely great place to bring the family. Catering, childcare and entertainment are all included, and there’s dedicated programming for younger participants: Crèche for pre-school age children, and Young and Teen Limmud (YTL) for school age children and teens. YTL is led by volunteer madrichim (leaders) who organise a variety of sessions throughout the day, rooted in Limmud’s values. Full arrangements are on the families and YTL page.

Festival tickets include breakfast, lunch and dinner, all prepared by our caterer, plus water, tea and coffee through the day. You can also buy snacks and drinks at the Coffee Shop and Limmud Bar at set times. All food provided at Festival is kosher certified. Our caterer, Eighteen Events, are under the supervision of the Sephardi Kashrut Authority. For more details, see the food and drink page.

“Everyone should be a student and anyone can be a teacher” is a core Limmud principle, and we mean it. The majority of sessions at Limmud Festival are presented by participants. Whatever your experience level, if you have something to share, we want to hear from you. We will aim to give everyone who requests to present at least one scheduled session. Sessions should contain Jewish content/themes that relate to Jewish life or culture. Find out how to propose a session on the presenting page.

The programme is the heart of Festival. Across just a few days, you’ll find hundreds of sessions running side by side, covering Jewish text and thought, arts and culture, current affairs, wellbeing and much more. Sessions will be led predominantly by participants just like you, along with some invited experts from around the world, and the UK, including top academics, virtuoso musicians, titans of Jewish thought, major political thinkers, and much more.

There’s genuinely something for everyone, and no two people’s Festival will look quite the same. Read more about what’s on offer on the programme information page where you can see last year’s programme.

The full Festival Programme will be shared around a month before the event and we will share updates of confirmed presenters in our emails and social media channels over the next few months.

Shabbat at Festival is a unique and vibrant start to the week: a chance to slow down, catch up with old friends and take part in a massive, immersive Shabbat experience unlike any other. Whatever your background or level of observance, there’s a place for you. There are participant-led services to suit the needs of people from a variety of communities. More details on what Shabbat looks like on this page.

The Festival takes place at Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1PP

By Plane/Train: Limmud Festival is within walking distance of Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham International Station. There are also cabs often available at the station.

By Car: There is parking on-site at the Hilton hotel. We also offer a rideshare forum to offer lifts to each other.

By Coach: Limmud runs coaches to and from Festival from London and Manchester (subject to demand), which you can book on the application form.

For more details see the getting to Festival page.

Limmud Festival is created and powered by volunteers and it’s a brilliant way to participate in the event and meet new people. We run a Yad (helping hand) volunteering scheme empowering people to volunteer 4 hours per day at the event. You can also volunteer in a more ad-hoc way for less hours. If you’ve never been to Festival before, volunteering is a wonderful way to connect with new people and provide some structure to your day. It’s also a way to come to Festival at a discounted rate.

Check out the different ways to volunteer here.

Prices for Limmud Festival start at £130 for a day, £779 for the full Festival and £605 for a short stay (Sun-Wed). These prices are based on our Early Release ticket prices and once they’re gone, the ticket prices will go up. Details of the fees can be seen by clicking on the pricing page. This page also shows the discounts for volunteers taking part in the Yad scheme.

We are committed to making Limmud Festival affordable and accessible to everyone, especially during the current cost of living crisis. If the ticket price is the only thing stopping you from joining Limmud Festival, the Limmud Access Fund is there to lower the financial barrier. Check out more details here.

Limmud will be running its fifth Young Leaders Programme and offers a unique, subsidised pathway for emerging UK-based Jewish leaders aged 20 – 32 to immerse themselves in the magic of the Limmud Festival, for just £150. Accepted applicants will take part in a curated programme during Limmud Festival, connecting with other Jewish leaders, learning more about what they care about, and see how Limmud can support them to make an impact.

Applications for this programme should be made before applying for your Festival place – see Young Leaders Programme. You can apply here by Sunday 25th October