Festival
The best end-of-summer events across Israel
With one week left of summer break, explore the best free and budget-friendly events, parks, and outdoor screenings across Israel for the final stretch.
Metula's Israeli Poets’ Festival returns to Jerusalem with all disciplinary guns blazing
August with the kids: When the desert comes alive after the sun disappears
North awakens: 7,000 attend opening of Summer Festival in the Galilee
Jerusalem’s Food Truck Festival: Good food with better prices
From salted butter cheesecake to an enormous veal hot dog, Jerusalem’s Auto Ochel offers affordable bites and a welcome taste of normal after more than 1,000 days of war.
After two difficult years: The festival bringing life back to the Western Galilee
The July Art festival in the Western Galilee celebrates its ninth year with dozens of artists, galleries, and small businesses inviting visitors to rediscover this beautiful, recovering region.
Jerusalem highlights: July 17-23
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United in art: Jerusalem's Manofim Festival returns with art, music, and performance
The 18th edition of the Manofim arts festival maintains its inclusive take on local life.
Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to the Negev after three-year hiatus
Night Glow, sunrise balloon flights, fire and light shows, circus acts, camping and family activities take place Aug 13–14 at Eshkol Park in the Negev as the event returns after a break.
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.
Israel holds first annual Thai Festival as two nations celebrate 72 years of diplomatic relations
“We’re bringing the Thailand festival here because you are special.," Thai Ambassador to Israel Boonyarit Vichienpuntu said. "It’s going to be an annual event for Israel."
Several wounded in Ohio shooting near festival, police seeking suspect
The shooting occurred near the Old West End festival, a two-day event featuring live music and home tours in the city's historical district.
Israel Police chief meets with members of LGBTQ+ community ahead of Pride Month
Police and LGBTQ+ community leaders discussed security preparations as Pride Month events get underway across Israel, with the Tel Aviv Pride Parade returning to its traditional format.
Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns
West has faced a wave of cancellations across Europe this summer following years of antisemitic remarks, with Britain denying him entry in April.
