The performance complex at Ariel Sharon Park is opening the 2026 season with the return of one of Israel’s most prominent cultural hotspots - Kav Rakia, now marking its sixth consecutive season.
The venue, established in 2021, quickly became one of the country’s most sought-after locations for live performances, thanks to the combination of open-air music and the green landscape surrounding the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.
The new season will open with a performance by Berry Sakharof, followed by a long list of collaborations and special shows - including joint performances by Avraham Tal and Mosh Ben Ari, a reunion show by Shlomi Shabat and Pablo Rosenberg, a concert by Ishay Ribo, alongside Monica Sex, Hatikva 6, and Elai Botner & The New Kids. The full lineup is expected to be updated later on.
Moshik Roth Joins Kav Rakia
Alongside the music, the venue’s culinary offering is also expanding this year with a new collaboration that brings the food experience to center stage. Chef Moshik Roth is leading the culinary concept, creating a contemporary street food menu that gives familiar dishes a modern interpretation, emphasizing high-quality ingredients and food designed to complement the concert experience.
According to Roth, the idea was to create food that is “precise, accessible, and effortless - the kind that fits the moment of a live performance.”
The venue is also continuing its environmental policy this year, switching to the exclusive use of reusable cups for serving alcohol in an effort to reduce the use of disposable products.
The project is being held in collaboration with Bluestone Group Live Nation Israel, Forum Productions, and sponsored by American Express and CBC Israel.
Meni Cohen, CEO of American Express Israel, said the venue has become a highly sought-after destination in recent years: “We are proud to partner for the sixth consecutive season in an experience that combines music, culinary culture, and a unique atmosphere.”
In addition, the company’s customers will enjoy a benefit of NIS 60 off each ticket and a complimentary first drink.