Chanukah - Pillars of Light 2025

Rooted in the spirit of Chanukah yet reaching far beyond it, the Pillars of Light festival invites people of all backgrounds to come together, celebrate, and connect. Now entering its seventh year, Pillars of Light continues to shine as one of Victoria’s most uplifting community events.

Hosted by The Ark Centre, this weeklong celebration brings Melbourne’s rich cultural and faith traditions into a shared space filled with music, dance, art, and story. Each evening highlights a different community, creating a living tapestry of customs, voices, and creative expression.

The Ark Centre extend their sincere gratitude to Principal Partners: Fed Square, Gandel Foundation, the Victorian Government, Pratt Foundation,  Jack and Robert Smorgon Family Foundation, and the Erdi Foundation, whose support makes this event possible.

The Program

Sunday 14 December | 5pm – 8pm

• Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier
• Fifth of Nisan
• Lazr Bees

Monday 15 December | 7pm – 9.30pm

• Simon and Adam Starr and Band
• Joshua Batten
• Karen Felman and Amy Zakar Banner

Tuesday 16 December | 7pm – 9.30pm

• Drew Howell
• Issi Dye
• Ha’Lev Choir
• Osha Rubenstein-Slesenger

Wednesday 17 December | 7pm – 9.30pm

• Simon and Adam Starr
• Vocal Vibes Choir
• Cantor Dov Farkas
• Andy Swann with Simon and Adam Starr

Thursday 18 December | 7pm – 9.30pm

• Ivor Jeffy
• Ostralishe Kapelye with Elisa Gray
• Melbourne Klezmer School with Amy and Adam Starr

Friday 19 December | 4pm – 6.30pm

• Brett Kaye and friends
• Melbourne Djembe, African Dance
• Byase Vietnamese Dance Crew
• Segal & Glass, Easy Melbourne Shul Choir

Sunday 21 December | 5pm – 8pm

• DJ Rabbi Rhythms

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