Festival

Idan Amedi to perform near Gaza border after wartime injury

Fauda star and singer Idan Amedi will headline the Sderot Beer Festival, returning to the Gaza border region after his wartime injury.

Israeli musician, Idan Amedi.
Dancers perform at the first annual Thai Festival in central Israel. June 12, 2026.

Israel holds first annual Thai Festival as two nations celebrate 72 years of diplomatic relations

OLD WEST End Festival 2010.

Several wounded in Ohio shooting near festival, police seeking suspect

Police Commissioner Danny Levy meets LGBTQ+ representatives ahead of Pride Month.

Israel Police chief meets with members of LGBTQ+ community ahead of Pride Month


The Gipsy Kings – Gipsy Reyes to headline Meridiano Festival in Ashdod

Known for Spanish flamenco/pop hybrids like “Bambeleo” and its frantic rendition of “Hotel California,” the band is one of the few foreign artists willing to venture to Israel since the war started.

 Gipsy Reyes to headline at Meridiano Festival in Ashdod

Israel Festival to extend beyond Jerusalem for the first time

The theme of the festival will be 'A Dream of Healing Within a Reality of War.'

 Hermon mountain ridge covered with snow during 2022 winter, with the town houses of Majd al Shams.

From pre-army program to festival: Three young women revive the feminine spirit of the Galilee

Doron, Gali, and Ella joined a Mechina in Sde Nehemia, felt the region’s trauma, and chose to act. They’re launching a women’s festival with workshops, a fair, and dancing to revive the Galilee.

 Initiators of the "Returning to the Galilee" Festival

A dream of recovery, amid reality of war: Israel Festival goes to the periphery

The festival’s two opening performances will take place in a specially built open-air amphitheater in the Jerusalem Theater Plaza.

 ‘COMING HOME’ and ‘Brothers’ are two of the featured performances of this year’s Israel Festival.

An October 7 hero: The story of Nova music festival's Janusz Korczak

From his perch amplifying the trance music on October 7, Matan Lior took charge and saved dozens of lives.

 OPHER AND Sara’le Lior give a talk at the site of the Supernova music festival in front of a display honoring their son, Matan

The hidden flavors of the Galilee: 3 experiences you shouldn’t miss at the Ba Li Galil festival

The Beit Hakerem culinary fest is back May 29–June 2, 2025, with family fun: Folklore shows, magical tours, and a festive Shavuot at Lotem. Here’s your guide to savoring every moment!

 Western Galilee "Ba Li Galil" Festival

From cherries to wine: The Golan Wine Festival’s month of flavors and fun

Eifo Hayeled, Jimbo J, and Hasmchot Band perform at Golan wineries with wine workshops, star gazing, and cherry picking. Join 21 wineries’ big celebration from May 23 to June 30.

 Har Odem Winery

Baby Days: Top baby experts arrive at the Meex Sharonim complex

The first-ever parenting festival at Meex Sharonim (May 26–28) features top experts, lectures, and brands. Entry (NIS 30) includes a gift bag and is refunded as a shopping voucher.

 Meex Sharoneem Complex

Jerusalem highlights: May 16 – May 22

 ‘A Bachelorettes’ Apartment’ (see Sunday) at Aspaklaria Theater.

Musrara Mix: Covering artistic, philosophical, and social divides

In terms of the programmatic content, the main man this year is Roy Menachem Markovich, who devised the lineup that takes place over three days, starting on May 6.

 Puppeteer Moti Brecher.