Festival

ALEPH festival to celebrate Hebrew, from ancient roots to modern expressions

Taking place simultaneously in Berlin, London, Stockholm, New York, Boston, and Hollywood, Florida, the festival spotlights Hebrew not only as an ancient language, but as a living, evolving tongue.

JANUARY 18, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Ronen Shapira adapts his Cultural Piano to numerous genres and styles.

Boundless Bach at the 12th rollout of the Jerusalem Piano Festival

The 'Bach for Two and Three Pianos' concert makes for one helluva evening’s entertainment, but Shapira takes the presentation offering and listening experience a step or two further.

DECEMBER 28, 2025|ByBARRY DAVIS

‘King Solomon's Legend’ at the ANU Museum of the Jewish People.

Hanukkah lights up Israel with festivals, tours, shows and family fun

Israel is glowing this Hanukkah with shows, tours, theater, films, and family-friendly events across the country.

DECEMBER 14, 2025|ByBARRY DAVIS

Freed hostage twins Gali and Ziv Berman attend an Israeli soccer match, Tel Aviv, November 9, 2025; illustrative.

Freed hostages Gali, Ziv Berman return to Festigal stage after 738 days in captivity - N12

Freed hostages Gali and Ziv Berman return to the Festigal stage after 738 days in captivity, honoring fellow hostages and expressing hope for Ran Gvili's return.

DECEMBER 11, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Spirit Festival to help reflect on troubled times

This year, it will present an unusually rich lineup of international and Israeli films that explore the intersection of consciousness, healing, nature, and compassion.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

‘BEES FOR PEACE,’ by Yossi Or, documents an initiative in which women from different faiths and communities learn beekeeping together, building trust.

From India and the world with love: The superb offerings at the Jerusalem Oud Festival

This year’s Jerusalem International Oud Festival offers a broad sweep of ethnic and other music genres for our listening uplifting entertainment.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025ByBARRY DAVIS

Chitravina N. Ravikiran plays the chitravina, one of the lesser-known Indian string instruments.

Desert, love, and everything in between: The festival everyone’s talking about returns

The Tamar Regional Council invites you to a family festival on Nov 6-7 at Nahal Amatzia Park with Jimbo J, workshops, tours, attractions, and a stunning desert backdrop. Tickets at a symbolic price.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV

Fattal Rock Festival 11: Who will Perform, when, and how to buy tickets

Fattal Hotels launches Fattal Rock Festival 11 in Eilat, March 12-14, 2026. Among the artists: Monica Sex, Aviv Geffen, Ethnix, Shlomi Shabbat, and Miri Mesika. The sale for club members has opened.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025ByMAARIV TOURISM DESK

Punch comedy festival: Laugh lines in Tel Aviv coming in December

Punch, Tel Aviv’s first-ever stand-up and comedy festival, will take place December 11-13.

OCTOBER 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

YONATAN BARAK will be doing stand up in English.

Wild and wonderful animated films at AniNation

The international animated film festival will return to the Jerusalem Cinematheque for its ninth edition November 4-8.

OCTOBER 28, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

‘JINSEI’ WILL be one of the international films at AniNation.

Sderot to light up in blues for Music, Soul, Cinema and Resilience Festival

The Music, Soul, Cinema and Resilience Festival is coming to the Sderot Cinematheque in December.

OCTOBER 27, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

EHUD BANAI (right) with guitarist Nushi Paz.

The festival that conquered Europe comes to Jerusalem – this time with a massive production

Winter Dreams II comes to Jerusalem Botanical Garden by DEAG. From late Nov to Jan: 1.5 km route with 30 light displays, 22 giant sculptures, and a festive winter market.

OCTOBER 22, 2025ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV