Concert

French Jewish DJ Barbara Butch defiant after concert disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters

Butch has also drawn support from Jewish activists who demonstrated outside the office of the far-left party whose top Grenoble official called for her performance to be canceled.

|ByKELLY HARTOG/JTA
French DJ and artistic director Barbara Butch poses during a photo session in Paris on March 5, 2026.
Beyond his musical mastery, Levit stands out as one of today’s most politically engaged artists. ‘I wanted to use my craft to raise money for organizations that combat antisemitism and educate young people in schools regarding the roots and history of antisemitism.’

'It means the world to me': Igor Levit returns to perform in Israel - interview

Before returning to Tel Aviv for his first full recital since the war began, pianist Igor Levit speaks about solidarity with Israel, fighting antisemitism, and using music as a force for change.

|ByLIRAN GURKIEWICZ
Scene from ‘Köln 75,' directed by Israeli Ido Fluk.

'Köln 75': The unlikely story behind Keith Jarrett's iconic concert - review

Köln 75, directed by Israel-born, New York-based Ido Fluk, is a little like The Big Short at times, in that it features moments when various characters stop the action and break the fourth wall.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
US rapper Ye performs on stage at the GelreDome venue in Arnhem, eastern Netherlands on June 6, 2026. Ye, formarly known as Kanye West, has sparked controversy with statements and songs glorifying Adolf Hitler as well as antisemitic diatribes, which he blamed on his bipolar disorder.

Kanye West concerts at public Tampa stadium locked in despite fierce backlash over Nazi praise

“Why on Earth would we use tax dollars to fund someone who has called himself a Nazi and praised Adolf Hitler?” Senator Rick Scott asked at a news conference.

|ByNINA MOSKE, GABRIELLE CALISE/TAMPA BAY TIMES/TNS

Efrat Gosh on music, healing, and her upcoming anniversary show

“Music has always been my anchor.” Efrat Gosh opens up about her career, struggles, and what’s next.

FEBRUARY 16, 2025ByINBAL AHARONI
EFRAT GOSH in concert: ‘In certain performances, there’s a kind of connection between people, between people’s souls.’

Asaf Avidan delivers intimate, soulful performance at Tel Aviv Port - review

In a candlelit show at Hangar 11, the Israeli singer-songwriter moved between piano and guitar, sharing raw emotions and musical mastery in a moving two-hour performance.

FEBRUARY 16, 2025ByMICHAL TORKIA
ASAF AVIDAN performs in Tel Aviv on Thursday night.

Jerusalem highlights: February 14-20

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

FEBRUARY 14, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Bass-baritone Alex Esposito as Dulcamara.

Grapevine February 12, 2025: Not forgotten

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

FEBRUARY 12, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Hostage posters at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv

Jerusalem highlights: February 7-13

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

FEBRUARY 7, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Orna the fortune teller

NancyKarin Vardi: A songstress with a stage presence of sincerity, charm - review

NancyKarin Vardi is a songstress with a stage presence of sincerity and charm who deftly shares her message in a way that fascinates her audience.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025BySARAH HERSHENSON
NANCYKARIN Vardi in performance.

The Sixteenth Sheep reunion concert casts a magic spell

As soon as the reunion was announced last year, the concert’s became the hottest tickets in Israel, with the shows selling out in minutes. More shows were added and most of those sold out, too.

JANUARY 26, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
THE CAST of 'Keves Hashisha Asar' rehearses for the show. Front row from left: Yoni Rechter, Gidi Gov, Yehudit Ravitz, and David Broza

Israeli Opera revives Verdi's 'Otello'

If theater-goers are left to wonder whether Iago hates Otello because he is a racist or because he was skipped for promotion, opera patrons are rewarded with his aria.

JANUARY 23, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN
A REHEARSAL this week of Verdi’s Otello at the Israeli Opera.

A tribute concert for musical icon Dan Biron

Dan Biron’s legacy as both a television innovator and cultural icon is deeply tied to our orchestra.

JANUARY 9, 2025ByNERIA BARR
DAN BIRON: Beloved television director and cultural figure.

Alma Gov stands out at Piano Festival in Eilat

The three-day program has a whole host of A-listers lined up including Yardena Arazi, Rami Kleinstein, Aviv Guedj, Shlomi Shaban, Ilanit and Shalom Hanoch to mention but a few.

JANUARY 1, 2025ByBARRY DAVIS
ALMA GOV