Jeremy Sassoon to perform at JW3 Finchley as autumn arts season opens
The Jewish community centre’s 13th-anniversary programme includes piano recitals, talks and a pantomime running from December
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Finchley’s JW3 will open its autumn arts season with a piano recital by Jeremy Sassoon on 24 September 2026. The performance marks the start of a programme celebrating the community centre’s 13th anniversary, featuring music, talks and family events.
The season includes a return of the centre’s annual pantomime, *Dick Whittingberg Gets Into a Pickle*, which runs from 6 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. The show is billed as a family-friendly adaptation of a classic story, featuring Jewish theatre-makers.
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What’s on at JW3 this autumn
Following Sassoon’s recital, pianist Boris Giltburg will perform on 30 September 2026, presenting a programme of classical works. The music strand continues with additional performances later in the season, though dates and artists have not yet been announced.
The talks programme begins on 9 September 2026 with author Catherine Ostler discussing her book *The Renoir Girls*. Other topics include Jewish history in the West End, geopolitics and refugee stories, alongside an exclusive UK book launch.
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Family events include a Friday night dinner, a Modern Ashkenazi Cooking series and the Young JW3 Pickle Party, aimed at younger audiences. William Galinsky, JW3’s director of programming, described the season as a way to connect all generations through Jewish culture.
“At 13 it feels like we are only getting started!”
William Galinsky, director of programming at JW3
How to attend
JW3 is located at 341-351 Finchley Road, London NW3. The centre describes itself as open to everyone, regardless of background. Tickets for all events are available through the JW3 website, with further details on the full autumn programme.
Galinsky told the *Ham & High* that the centre’s Bar Mitzvah year, marking its 13th anniversary, had brought together world-class artists and new Jewish theatre-makers. He added that the venue remains a welcoming space for the community.
What happens next
The autumn season runs until early January 2027. JW3 has not yet released details of its spring 2027 programme, but residents can sign up for updates via the centre’s newsletter or check the website for announcements.
Questions this report answers
+When is Jeremy Sassoon performing at JW3?
Jeremy Sassoon will perform at JW3 on 24 September 2026. The recital is the opening event of the centre’s autumn arts season, marking its 13th anniversary with music, talks and family activities.
+What is the JW3 pantomime this year?
The pantomime is *Dick Whittingberg Gets Into a Pickle*, running from 6 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. It is described as a family-friendly show featuring Jewish theatre-makers, part of JW3’s annual festive programme.
+Where is JW3 located?
JW3 is at 341-351 Finchley Road, London NW3. The centre hosts arts, music and community events throughout the year, with its autumn season open to all residents regardless of background.
+How can I book tickets for JW3 events?
Tickets for JW3 events, including the Jeremy Sassoon recital and pantomime, are available on the centre’s website. The full autumn programme, with dates and booking details, is listed online.
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