Israeli Music Festival

Reshet Gimel co-founder, Kol Yisrael veteran Gilad Ben-Shach passes away at 85

In his work, he helped shape the station's musical sound at a time when radio had an enormous influence on musical tastes in Israel and on how songs and artists became hits.

Gilad Ben-Shech.
Noa Kirel speaks during a press conference in Ra’anana on February 17, 2026, ahead of her upcoming concert at Park HaYarkon.

‘Bring back joy’: Noa Kirel leads KKL-JNF’s ‘Forest of Stars’ summer festival, amid several artists

A STREET IN Jerusalem’s Talpiot neighborhood is taken over by music fans for the Israel Music Showcase Festival, last month.

The Israel Music Showcase Festival brings industry professionals to scout new talent

PABLO BARRAGÁN

Jerusalem International Chamber Music Festival: A feast for the senses


Israeli-run music festival in Portugal forced to cancel following intense BDS campaign

The team confirmed that the festival faced a well-funded and orchestrated BDS campaign "built on lies and hatred" over the last few months.

An image in Portugese calling to boycott the Anta Gathering music festival.

Is this the last rung for Jacob's Ladder? Israel's folk festival could see its last performance

Jacob’s Ladder Festival is back for what may be its final year, celebrating 47 years of folk, country, and community in Israel.

THE ABRAMS and Black Velvet will be among those appearing at this fall’s Jacob’s Ladder Festival.

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

A classical-jazz fusion concert in Ra’anana showcases remarkable talents of a musical family

Yaron Gottfried, a distinguished composer and conductor, leads the program, which blends beloved classical works with iconic jazz compositions from the 20th century.

 YARON GOTTFRIED.

Stars line up for Eilat's Red Sea guitar festival

From Eviatar Banai to Sarit Hadad, Israel's top performers will bring their guitar-driven sounds to the seaside for three days of musical variety this March.

 EVIATAR BANAI will bring his new show 'Sihot Shalom' to the Eilat fray.

Jerusalem's Tzama festival unites through music amid war

In these challenging times, the Tzama Music Festival continues to strengthen connections and elevate spirits through the power of Jewish music.

FROM LEFT, Avraham Fried, Amir Dadon, and Ishay Ribo entertain the Jerusalem audience.

Desert Sounds Festival brings new notes to the Negev - opinion

The 27th edition takes place down South December 24-28 and features several spanking new works.

 THE ATAR Trio will be performing for free on Wednesday.

Voice of Galilee revisited: The annual Voice of Music Festival decamps for now

With that refreshing breath of adventurous air, along with a deep respect for the roots of the music, Ofra Yitzhaki seems to have her programming skills finely and sensitively honed.

PIANIST OFRA YITZHAKI is artistic director of the Voice of Music Festival, temporary relocated from the Upper Galilee to Tel Aviv this year.

Abu Gosh Festival in Israel to intertwine tradition with innovation 

The upcoming festival offers a diverse and rich program.

 BRAZILIAN SINGER Elisete will appear at the Abu Ghosh Festival.

Intimidbar makes it a Negev dozen: Mitzpe Ramon hosts popular music fest. for 12th time

This year’s rollout, which takes place in the Spices Quarter near the western entrance to Mitzpe Ramon September 18-20, should deliver the perennial goods with an intriguing spread of bands.

 HADAG NAHASH at least year’s Intimidbar Festival.