

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Voice of Roma Herdeljezi Romani Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 11:45 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the 25th Herdeljezi Romani Festival, Voice of Roma’s annual springtime celebration of Romani music, dance and culture.  The festival culminates in a concert featuring Ismail Lumanovski with our Festival Band and an opening set by Balkan Ensemble Meraklii. Doors open at 5:30 pm with a free panel discussion featuring festival artists and covering the human rights of Romani communities amidst shifting political climates, followed by a free Romani dance workshop at 7 pm.

Tickets: https://www.ashkenaz.com/#/events/175863
Website: http://www.voiceofroma.com/culture/HDZ-26.html

The Herdeljezi Festival Band highlights the traditional music of Balkan Roma as well as contemporary innovations. The Festival Band features star clarinetist Ismail Lumanovski, with Chris Bajmakovic, Hristina Ilioska, Benji Rifati, Rumen Sali Shopov and Janie Cowan.  The opening evening set features local favorites Ensemble Meraklii with Rumen Sali Shopov.  

1:00 - 2:15 PM: Drum Workshop with Rumen Sali Shopov
1:00 - 2:15 PM: Accordion and Multi-instrumental workshop with Chris Bajmakovic
2:30 - 3:45 PM: Balkan Singing Workshop with Hristina Ilioska
4:00 - 5:15 PM: Balkan Romani Melody workshop with Ismail Lumanovski
5:30 - 7:00 PM: Panel discussion begins; Doors open for evening concert ticket holders 
7:00 - 8:00 PM: Romani Dance Workshop
8:00 PM: Concert and Dance Party
8:00- 9:00 PM: Balkan Ensemble Meraklii
9:30 - 12:00 PM: Herdeljezi Festival Band 

Tickets and festival pass sales open in mid-March 2026 at ashkenaz.com

Ticket prices:
General - evening concert: $35/$30 adv
Students - evening concert: $30 adv
General Workshop registration (per session): $25/$20 adv
Student Workshop registration: $20
All workshop pass general: $65/$60 adv
All workshop pass student: $55/$50 adv

Contact festival production manager Peter Bonos, berkeleybalkanbacchanal@gmail.com for further information, including volunteer opportunities.

The Festival is presented by Voice of Roma, co-presented by Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal and hosted by Ashkenaz Music and Dance Center. 
The Festival is funded by Berkeley Civic Arts and the National Arts Relief Fund. 
Graphic design by Jenette Sellin.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/berkeley/voice-of-roma-herdeljezi-romani-festival/200029804052230
- **Event Categories**: festivals, entertainment, workshops, music, concerts, business, dance, art, parties, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 85

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://www.voiceofroma.com/culture/HDZ-26.html?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=berkeley-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Berkeley
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Ashkenaz
- **lat**: 37.88013
- **long**: -122.29533
- **full address**: Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702-1021, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Voice of Roma (https://allevents.in/org/voice-of-roma/2090734)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702-1021, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Voice of Roma
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, entertainment, workshops, music, concerts, business, dance, art, parties, music-festivals
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Voice of Roma Herdeljezi Romani Festival ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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