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.

HEBREW POET Leah Goldberg.
Ronen Shapira adapts his Cultural Piano to numerous genres and styles.

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

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

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

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


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.

For the first time: The Israeli Jazz Festival in Lehavim

The jazz club in the southern town of Lehavim, operating with the support of the Lehavim Council and Lehavim Community Center, will host an Israeli jazz festival for the first time.

 The Jazz Festival in Lehavim

45th Acco Festival kicks off with dynamic line-up of performances

Held in the historic alleys and courtyards of Old Acre, the festival offers a dynamic lineup of dozens of original productions.

Acco Festival

Series of free events to be experienced at 'Live at the Lake Festival' in Israel's North

A blend of music, food, and culture, the two-day event on April 16 and 17 will feature afternoon children’s shows and evening concerts.

 MONFORT LAKE in Ma’alot-Tarshiha.

From ice baths to yoga classes: Everything to expect at Israel's largest wellness festival

Three movement areas, 50 health booths, and a free alternative therapy zone: Wellfest returns for its fifth year at Kfar Maccabiah. The event will take place on May 29-30.

 Wellfest

Postponed by war, Acre Fringe Festival to highlight resilience and art

Israel’s Acre Fringe Festival is back this April with bold, thought-provoking performances.

 ‘EVERYTHING REMAINS Alive’ offers a poignant and touching exploration of post-traumatic stress disorder through the eyes of a loving wife.

Ashdod to launch Meridiano festival, celebrating music, theater, cinema

The festival, taking place June 14-22, will be spread across the city, with venues including the 7,000-seat Ashdod Amphitheater and the 1,000-seat Ashdod Performing Arts Center.

 SPANISH FLAMENCO guitarist El Amir will be one of the main attractions.

Ninth annual Bach Festival kicks off throughout Israel

The ninth edition takes place March 17-24, opening at the YMCA in Jerusalem (March 17, 7 p.m.) before moving on to Rehovot, Haifa, and Tel Aviv.

  British conductor Andrew Parrott